Controller - ILM
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10140398 Location San Francisco, California, United States Business Industrial Light & Magic Date posted Jan. 20, 2026Job Summary:
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.
About Industrial Light & Magic:
Founded in 1975 by George Lucas, ILM is the leading effects facility in the world, serving the motion picture, commercial production, and attraction industries. ILM has created visual effects for over 325 feature films and has played a key role in seven of the top 10 worldwide box-office hits of all time and has contributed to 25 of the top 50. ILM has set the standard for visual effects, creating some of the most stunning images in the history of film. At the forefront of the digital revolution, the company continues to break new ground in visual effects, VR, AR, and Immersive Cinema.
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.
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