Financial Analyst - Afrp [Los Angeles]

About the Role & Team

The Accounting & Finance Rotation Program (AFRP) is a full-time high potential rotational program designed to provide college graduates with 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.

This role is in the Burbank/Glendale, CA area and will begin on August 3, 2026.

What You Will Do

We are seeking an experienced Financial Analyst to join the Accounting & Finance Rotation Program in one of our Florida-based tracks, comprised of rotations across Corporate and Disney Experiences.

• 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 a licensed CPA.
• 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

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 and/or Finance
• Proven track record to take on leadership positions and significant responsibility
• Willingness to permanently relocate to Burbank/Glendale, CA, if not local
• Have graduated and are available to begin full-time by August 3, 2026

Preferred Qualifications

• Meet all credit-hour qualifications to sit for the CPA exam prior to starting with the program
• Proficiency in advanced analytical tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Snowflake)
• Comfortable using AI (CoPilot)

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or related field of study, with a focus/emphasis on accounting

The salary for this role in California $77,900 ($34.45/hour). Benefits will also be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

About The Walt Disney Company (Corporate)

At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company's powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you'll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.

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. Disney's 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 Disney Financial Services, LLC, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) .

Disney Financial Services, LLC 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.

Note: Posting is subject to change so please refer to career site for latest availability (SBJ-G337).