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The Walt Disney Company Investigations Manager, Integrity & Compliance in Burbank, California
About the Role & Team
The Walt Disney Company is seeking an experienced professional to join its Integrity & Compliance @
Disney (ICAD) team within Legal and Global Affairs as Investigations Manager. ICAD is responsible for
developing, implementing, promulgating, and administering the standards pursuant to which The Walt
Disney Company and its affiliated entities (Company) do business; developing and implementing anti-
corruption and trade compliance policies and procedures; and training Company personnel regarding
the Company’s Standards of Business Conduct, anti-corruption laws, and trade compliance. ICAD is also
responsible for leading and/or supervising certain internal investigations at the Company.
The Investigations Manager will play an important part in fostering a culture of integrity across the
enterprise by leading sensitive internal investigations and supporting compliance initiatives that promote responsible business conduct and adherence to legal and policy requirements. As a trusted partner and subject-matter expert, the Manager works collaboratively across segments and business units to help ensure concerns are addressed thoughtfully, consistently, and in alignment with Disney Values and the Standards of Business Conduct.
The Investigations Manager will report in the program’s Director and will supervise investigators on the
team.
What You Will Do
Investigations Leadership: Lead and conduct complex internal investigations into potentialviolations of law or company policy. Manage investigations from intake through resolution,including evidence collection, data and document review, interviews, analysis, and cleardocumentation of findings. Balance multiple matters simultaneously while exercising soundjudgment, discretion, and strong prioritization skills.
Accounting and Financial Investigations Expertise: Provide specialized accounting and financialanalysis to support internal investigations, including reviewing financial records, identifyingirregularities, and assisting compliance and investigative teams in matters requiring technicalaccounting and finance expertise.
Compliance Program Enablement: Support enterprise compliance initiatives, includingStandards of Business Conduct interpretation, disclosure and conflicts-of-interest review, giftsand hospitality oversight, and proactive risk mitigation efforts. Identify themes, trends, andpotential control gaps arising from investigations and compliance activities and collaborate withstakeholders to recommend practical improvements. Contribute to targeted risk assessmentsand thematic reviews across business areas. Partner with business units to develop and deliveremployee training.
Program Governance & Reporting: Maintain accurate and complete case documentation inaccordance with records retention requirements and audit expectations. Contribute todashboards, metrics, leadership reporting, and materials prepared for senior management andgovernance forums. Support continuous improvement efforts, including enhancements to casemanagement processes, investigative tools, and the use of data analytics.
Management: Supervise investigators reporting to the Investigations Manager role, providingguidance, oversight, and accountability to ensure consistent, high-quality investigativeoutcomes. Contribute to the continuous improvement of the investigations program and relatedprocedures.
Leadership, Collaboration & Partnership: Work closely with cross-functional segments,Company stakeholders, and business leaders to ensure coordinated and consistent approacheson key initiatives. Serve as a resource for compliance-related inquiries, training needs, andoperational guidance. Assist in the development and delivery of compliance training, awarenessmaterials, and guidance that reinforce expectations and shared responsibility.
Ethical Stewardship: Champion the Company’s legal integrity and ethical standards; ensurebusiness decisions are guided by compliance and sound legal judgment.
Required Qualifications & Skills
8+ years of experience in investigations, ethics & compliance, forensic accounting, internal audit,legal, or a related field.
3 + years direct leadership experience to include the ability for decision-making skills underpressure and managing team members.
Demonstrated experience applying accounting and financial principles in investigative orcompliance matters, including analyzing financial records, identifying irregularities or controlweaknesses, and supporting fact-based findings related to fraud, misconduct, or policyviolations.
Demonstrated experience conducting sensitive interviews, reviewing complex evidence, andanalyzing fact patterns.
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to interpret policies and assessbehavioral and control-related risks.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear, well-structured reports for a range of audiences.
Proven ability to handle confidential matters with discretion, integrity, and sound judgment.
Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills, including the ability to work effectively withsenior stakeholders.
Be adaptable, flexible, and prepared to take on new assignments that contribute to the overallsuccess and growth of the organization and Integrity & Compliance team, to include newleadership or programmatic developments.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience using case management systems and open-source intelligence (OSINT)methodologies.
Professional certifications such as CPA, CFE, or similar credentials.
Experience conducting corporate investigations within a global, matrixed organization.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, criminology, business, or a related field required.
Advanced degree (JD, MBA, MAcc, or similar) preferred.
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The hiring range for this position in the greater Los Angeles area is $126,800 to $154,800 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: 10146006
Location: Burbank,California
Job Posting Company: The Walt Disney Company (Corporate)
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