Job Posting Title: Controller - ILM Req ID: 10140398 Job Description: 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. **This role is based in San Francisco and considered Hybrid, which means the employee will work onsite in our San Francisco office and occasionally from home.** **Key Responsibilities:** - 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. **Qualifications:** - 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 on 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 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. Job Posting Segment: DEFIN Job Posting Primary Business: Accounting Primary Job Posting Category: Accounting Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: San Francisco, CA, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted: 2026-01-20