Controller - ILM

Overview

The Controller opportunity with ILM is a senior finance and leadership role responsible for overseeing the ILM company's global financial operations across 5 studios / regions, including financial reporting, team management, and ensuring regulatory compliance. This role is crucial in providing key financial information to enable decision-making, and acts as the primary liaison to Disney Studio Accounting.
Role is based in San Francisco and hybrid (onsite in San Francisco office with occasional work from home).

• Oversee all quarterly and adhoc financial reporting and submissions to Disney, ensuring compliance with GAAP and Disney corporate requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation across the function to maximize efficiency.
• Lead the Global Accounting Team and provide strategic direction, guidance, and mentorship.
• Analyze financial results in collaboration with the FP&A Team.
• Oversee accounting operations, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, fixed assets and tax compliance.
• Research technical accounting issues and work with Disney Accounting and internal teams as appropriate.
• Manage revenue recognition process globally.
• Establish and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure financial integrity.
• Plan and lead internal and external audits.
• Communicate financial matters to the executive team.
• Partner with the Production Accounting team to ensure accurate and timely reporting of project cost information.
• Oversee complex transactions including consolidation accounting & intercompany eliminations and exchange rate impacts in a multi-currency environment.
• Oversee regular analysis of Employee Benefit rates for each Studio and update as necessary.
• Oversee data preparation for production and R&D tax incentives.
• Maintain the chart of accounts and accounting records.

• 5+ years of experience as a Controller with managerial experience for a multi-currency Global Company.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; MBA or technical certifications (e.g., Oracle Cloud certifications, PMP) a plus.
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant);
  Big 4 US GAAP audit experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Oracle Cloud Financials (SAP experience is a plus).
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, balance operational support with long-term initiatives, manage international teams, and work across diverse stakeholders including IT, finance, production, and corporate teams (e.g., Disney).
• Deep knowledge of international accounting and multi-entity consolidations.
• Strong documentation and communication skills, especially in change management and user enablement.

The hiring range for this position in San Francisco is $202,400-$247,200 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and 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.

Job code EX-D8 B80233

Job type Full-time

Location California

Master (>10 yrs)

About the company

Industrial Light & Magic