• Production and Investment Planning Coordinator

    The Walt Disney Company (Burbank, CA)


    Production and Investment Planning Coordinator

     

    The Production & Incentive Planning (“PIP”) team provides comprehensive support to all business units within the Disney enterprise by identifying and pursuing global government-based incentive opportunities, including those related to film and television production. As part of the Corporate Tax division, this group is dedicated to uncovering potential savings, evaluating and managing risks, and implementing strategic changes to optimize these benefits in alignment with operational goals. The PIP team works in close collaboration with Tax Planning & Operations, business units, and key operational partners such as Government Relations, Global Public Policy, Finance, Legal Affairs, Business Affairs, and Accounting. Additionally, the team acts as Disney's representative in discussions and negotiations with government officials and other stakeholders (i.e. MPA, film commissions, etc.) regarding incentive programs.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    This position primarily supports the Lead Principal, Production & Incentive Planning through coordination of various responsibilities:

    Administrative:

    + Facilitate meeting requests with internal partners and external stakeholders, including senior executives

    + Coordinate data requests and approvals from relevant parties

    + Prepare correspondence, newsletters, and presentation materials

    + Manage general office tasks, including onboarding of employees or contractors, supply procurement, payment/journal processing, and travel arrangements

    Project/Task Coordination:

    + Assist with the management and maintenance of an internal project tracking system to ensure accurate monitoring of production activities and related tasks across multiple jurisdictions

    + Aggregate Key Performance Indicator (“KPI”) metrics for leadership reporting

    + Track business unit inquiries and data requests using project management tools (e.g., Workfront, Microsoft solutions)

    + Conduct tax research and maintain global incentive changes with appropriate review.

    REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

    + Experience in physical production, incentives, finance, accounting, and/or taxation

    + Proven ability to cultivate relationships with internal and external stakeholders

    + Superior written and verbal communication skills across all organizational levels

    + Self-motivated with a proactive approach

    + Strong team collaboration skills and mindset

    + Highly organized and detail-oriented, adept at multitasking and prioritizing competing demands

    + Strong project management capabilities

    + Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    + Experience with Alteryx, Power BI, Workfront, or similar project management software

    + Familiarity with production or post-production processes

    + Experience with PSL, Smart Accounting, Vista, Movie Magic Budgeting

    + Knowledge of tax incentives

    EDUCATION:

    + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field

     

    The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $87,200 to $106,400 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 ID:** 10133030

    **Location:** Burbank,California

    **Job Posting Company:** The Walt Disney Company (Corporate)

     

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