About the Role & Team

At Disney, we’re storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, television programs, parks and resorts, and consumer products. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world.

What You Will Do

The Manager will be responsible for leading teams of financial, technology and operational audit professionals in performing audits in the areas of design, efficiency and effectiveness of internal controls. The position schedules and plans audits, monitors fieldwork progress and communicates the results to senior management. Managers are typically assigned responsibility and act as the primary contact for one or more business units within the Disney Media Entertainment Distribution, including Studio, General Entertainment, Sports and Direct to Consumer, and Parks, Experiences and Products segments, as well as International Operations and our Corporate functions.

 

Responsibilities:

• Assist in development of the annual plan, including linking strategic initiatives of the segment to the key audit risks.  Understand business changes and adapt audit plan throughout the year
• Plan, conduct and supervise engagements with a focus on analysis and assessment of the control environment associated with the financial reporting, technology, operational and compliance processes
  • Identify and maintain leading edge knowledge and audit techniques to improve the audit process and results
  • Analyze the relationships between business processes, systems and databases
  • Manage the testing of key technology controls within business and operational processes
  • Formulate well-written, concise and clear audit reports
  • Perform a regular, periodic follow-up on significant audit findings and recommendations to evaluate the adequacy of corrective actions
• Develop and maintain relationships with external auditors
• Coach, train and mentor audit managers and staff in improving audit skills
• Investigate and research technical accounting, technology and auditing matters
• Participate in various company-wide initiatives, such as system implementations and reviews of policies and procedures
• Lead department initiatives
• Quickly develop and understanding of Disney’s culture and company structures
  • Gain and apply historical knowledge of the department’s audit work in order to leverage internal department experience in future audits

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years work experience in auditing and/or accounting
• Willingness to travel up to 25-40% (domestic and international) upon business travel resumption
• Possesses executive presence, excellent communication skills both oral and written (must be able to tailor their communication style as the candidate will interface with employees of all levels)
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills combined with solid business and financial acumen
• Superior knowledge in technical accounting and technology auditing, internal controls and control environments
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast paced environment and handle multiple assignments simultaneously
• Charismatic, dynamic leader and effective manager, who leads by example and mentors a team to meet high profile and dynamic objectives
• Strong relationship building skills and a highly professional “client service orientation”
• Excellent team player, who possesses solid interpersonal and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional experience within the Media and Entertainment industry
• Leadership experience at a top accounting firm or the internal audit function of a reputable public company
• Experience with databases, Tableau or other data / analytical tools
• Experience analyzing large sets of data
• Entertainment industry experience

Required Education/Licenses:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or related business field
• CPA (or other accounting certificate), CIA, CISA, CISSP or other relevant professional certifications

 

The hiring range for this position in Lake Buena, Florida is $127,000- $164,300 and in Burbank, California is $141.300 to $172,500 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.