Sr Manager, Accounting (Assistant Controller) (San Francisco) Job at The Walt Disney Company, San Francisco, CA

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  • The Walt Disney Company
  • San Francisco, CA

Job Description

Sr Manager, Accounting (Assistant Controller)

Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10124111 Location San Francisco, California, United States Business Industrial Light & Magic Date posted 6. 18, 2025

Job Summary:

We are looking for a candidate who reflects the innovative spirit, creative talent, production excellence, collaborative mindset and passion for great filmmaking that defines ILM.

The Senior Accounting Manager will assist the Controller in driving all of ILM's accounting processes, including month-end close, and leveraging Oracle Cloud and related business systems for efficiency. This role involves coordinating with ILMs global studios and ensuring efficient financial operations.

ILMs finance and accounting managers are expected to be hands-on ---not just managing other peoples work but also performing processes with either primary responsibility or as back up, as necessary.

This role is considered Hybrid, which means the employee will work 2-3 days onsite at our San Francisco location and occasionally from home.

What Youll Do

  • Assist with month-end and quarter closes, including reconciliations, reporting, and analysis, covering all five ILM global studios.

  • Manage the Accounting Manager as well as the Oracle Cloud business systems team which includes related analysts and contractors.

    • Ultimately responsible for accounts payable and fixed assets functions.

    • Identify and prioritize Oracle maintenance and optimization projects for the ILM enterprise.

  • Maintain the general ledger in partnership with the Controller.

  • Drive the company-wide revenue recognition process.

  • Manage the transfer pricing process including preparing documentation, engaging with external consultants, reviewing and updating transfer pricing fees, and working with legal to establish agreements for new activities.

  • Partner closely with ILM production accounting and financial planning across ILM studios. Provide data and insights to analyze financial performance.

  • Drive process improvements and documentation.

  • Establish and maintain internal controls and manage and support internal and external audits.

  • Liaise with foreign subsidiaries and assist with studio integration.

What Were Looking For

  • Bachelors degree in Accounting/Finance.

  • 8+ years of finance/accounting experience, including team management

    • Experience as a Controller or Assistant Controller in a dynamic company a plus

  • CPA/public accounting audit experience preferred.

  • Strong skills in organization, communication, and attention to detail.

  • Proficiency in MS Office and Excel; Oracle Cloud experience highly preferred.

  • Knowledge of US GAAP (books maintained in accordance with US GAAP for Walt Disney Consolidated reporting.).

  • Experience with financial reporting tools (TM1, Discoverer) a plus.

  • Nice to have :

    • Project Accounting and/or prior entertainment industry experience.

    • Experience with SAP (ILM financial activity regularly interfaces with Disneys SAP system)

The hiring range for this position in San Francisco, CA is $164,800 to $201,400 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidates 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.
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Founded in 1975 by George Lucas, ILM is the leading effects facility in the world, serving the motion picture, commercial production, and attraction industries. ILM has created visual effects for over 325 feature films and has played a key role in seven of the top 10 worldwide box-office hits of all time and has contributed to 25 of the top 50. ILM has set the standard for visual effects, creating some of the most stunning images in the history of film. At the forefront of the digital revolution, the company continues to break new ground in visual effects, VR, AR, and Immersive Cinema.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disneys stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Lucasfilm Ent Co Ltd, LLC Payroll Svc , which is part of a business we call Industrial Light & Magic .

Lucasfilm Ent Co Ltd, LLC Payroll Svc is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

Disability Accommodation for Employment Applications

The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, visit the Disney candidate disability accommodations FAQs . We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.

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