Job Posting Title:
Financial Analyst – AFRP
Req ID:
10158823
Job Description:
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 has opportunities in both the Burbank/Glendale, CA and Orlando, FL areas, and would begin either February 2027 or August 2027.
This job posting will remain open until Sunday, October 4, 2026.
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 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
- If not local, a willingness to permanently relocate to Burbank/Glendale, CA or Orlando, FL
- Have graduated and are 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
- 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 base salary for this position in Florida is $75,300 per year, and in California it is $79,100 per year based on a 40-hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. 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.
Job Posting Segment:
Controllership & Tax
Job Posting Primary Business:
DE Controllership
Primary Job Posting Category:
Accounting
Employment Type:
Full time
Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Glendale, CA, USA
Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
USA - FL - 1180 Celebration Blvd
Date Posted:
2026-09-01