Financial Analyst-AFRP

Job Summary:

The Accounting & Finance Rotation Program (AFRP) is a full-time high potential rotational program designed to provide college graduates a cross-functional, enterprise-wide learning experience within the Controllership and Finance departments at The Walt Disney Company. AFRP Analysts will participate in four distinct rotations designed to build key technical and leadership skills needed to succeed within the many businesses of Disney. Rotations are available in California and Florida. Analysts will set goals for their program experience allowing them to develop, grow, and enhance the necessary skills to become strong accounting and finance professionals. Upon successful completion of the program, participants will be considered for various opportunities in the accounting organizations within The Walt Disney Company.

What You Will Do

• Diverse Experiences: Participate in four 6-month rotations throughout the Controllership and Finance organizations, gaining exposure to the many different businesses of The Walt Disney Company and the Entertainment Industry. Rotations are available in the following areas: Corporate, Disney Entertainment, and Disney Experiences.
• Building Your Expertise: Strengthen your Accounting and Financial Planning skills through concentrated work in the areas of: Operational/Transactional Accounting, Financial Reporting, Corporate Tax & Audit, and Finance.
• Work Towards Your CPA: AFRP provides the necessary resources and tools to study and take the parts of the CPA exam and will satisfy work-hour requirements to become licensed by the California State Board of Accountancy.
• Professional Development: Analysts will follow specialized curriculum to build communication, leadership, presentation, writing and other professional and leadership skills.
• Expanding Your Network: Opportunities to meet with peers and senior leaders from the many different businesses within the company and the industry.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Candidates demonstrate a combination of academic proficiency, quantitative skills, personal motivation, and advanced written and oral communications skills. We are specifically looking for individuals who have the following background:

• A desire to become licensed as a CPA
• Business experience through internships, part-time work, and/or on-campus involvement
• Dedication to building a career in accounting
• Proven track record to take on leadership positions and significant responsibility
• Willingness to permanently relocate to Burbank, CA if not local
• Available to begin full-time by February 2027 or August 2027

Preferred Qualifications

• Meet all credit-hour qualifications to sit for the CPA exam prior to starting with the program

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics or related, with a focus on Accounting; must have degree completed by February 2027 or August 2027 depending on start date.

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $79,100-$96,500 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.