The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Looking for Manager, Financial Systems at Orlando, FL Full Time

The Manager, Financial Systems will be responsible for leading the Plan to Consolidate (PTC) Team supporting the DPEP segment (Parks, Experiences and Products) and implementation of new systems directly related to GL Accounting system configuration.

The ideal candidate should have a strong general accounting or finance background with experience in SAP and finance system implementations at Enterprise, Segment or Business Unit level. This candidate should have experience leading projects, be familiar with financial process best practices, be comfortable communicating with and presenting to all levels and have a demonstrated ability to develop relationships and strategic partnerships.

Responsibilities :

• Lead strategic initiatives, responsible for: executive sponsorship, partner collaboration, scoping, planning, resourcing, milestone identification, timeline management, execution, status updates, risk management and launch.
• Lead projects for business transformation, process improvement, data visibility, policy change, improved user experience and reduced cost and risk. Incorporate best practices, controls and testing standardization.
• Prioritize efforts and direct resources to accommodate simultaneous projects, tasks, sustainment and customer needs.
• Partner with Technology and Business to strategize, plan and implement systems or modify existing configuration within the TWDC accounting system (e.g. SAP ECC)
• Parks and Resorts: Lead team supporting PTC initiatives in the areas of sustainment and projects
• Consumer Products: Provide PTC support on financial systems projects and sustainment for Retail (brick and mortar and e-commerce), Licensing, Games and Publishing.
• Provide operational support for the DPEP Segment supporting the Controllership team during throughout the fiscal year especially during the monthly and quarterly close cycles.
• Process, Review, and Audit of master data
• Manage the Company Code/Business Areas closure process
• Manager SOX, Advisory and Assurance Controls Review
• Lead meetings with executives, Finance leads and Technology leads to provide status updates on current projects and to generate awareness and alignment on upcoming projects and company initiatives.
• Support user communities by developing training, communications and presentations to increase proficiency levels and manage change.
• Identify user trends and pain points through daily interactions, post-mortem reviews and focus groups.
• Initiate system enhancements and partner with technical teams to ensure requirements are met.
• Lead bi-coastal and global teams of managers, analysts and contractors. Develop direct reports through mentorship, feedback and stretch goals. Promote teamwork internally and externally.

Basic Qualifications :

• Minimum of 5 to 7 years work experience with financial or accounting systems, preferably in a large SAP installation
• Experience supporting general ledger systems and processes
• Experience managing a project portfolio, and balancing the needs of multiple simultaneous projects
• Experience leading mid-size projects
• Experience integrating front of house (FOH) systems with an ERP (required to troubleshoot errors within the GL)
• Experience documenting financial requirements and process flows
• Minimum of 3 years leading teams
• Experience working for large company and within a matrix organization
• Strong understanding of financial systems, processes and enhancements
• Proven history of building and maintaining excellent client service relationships
• Proven ability to interact and partner with all levels of management to help drive collaborative business decisions
• Effective presentation skills, and the ability to prepare written and oral presentations for leadership
• Charismatic, dynamic leader and effective manager, with a history of leading by example and mentoring teams to meet high profile objectives
• Proven “team player” who possesses solid interpersonal and organizational skills
• High energy level; strong work ethic
• Self-driven, independent thinker
• Results-oriented, able to anticipate change and respond to client priorities with agility
• Demonstrated track record of process improvements and desire to implement best practices
• Established expertise in financial operations, financial controls, GAAP accounting, financial reporting, and financial systems
• Understanding of general ledger, hierarchies and data structures

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing complex projects with multiple system integrations and tight timelines
• General Ledger System Experience
• CPA or CMA license, or equivalent
• Six Sigma certification
• PMP or other professional project management certification
• Experienced in using the Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project)
• Experience in using SAP or another ERP
• Experience in using Business Objects and/or Cognos reporting tools
• Experience developing end user training
• Experience implementing financial processes and systems
• Experience using systems designed to manage issues, changes and testing (e.g. Service Manager, Rational Team Concert, ALM)
• Auditing Experience

Required Education :

• Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent work experience
• Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Business, or a related field

Preferred Education :

• Graduate Degree
• Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Business, or a related field