Warner Music Group

Accounting Manager

Warner Music Group

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: California • United States

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Salary

💰 $110,000 - $125,000 per year

About the role

  • Manage the monthly close process including analysis, general ledger entries, and reconciliation review, with a focus on Revenue and Royalty related functions for our LATAM businesses.
  • Support recorded music label finance and Music Publishing finance by answering questions and performing ad hoc requests around Revenue and Royalty related activities.
  • Act as Liaison between SSC and Local finance teams in LATAM countries
  • Work with team to complete submission to corporate and review of related schedules in submitted conjunction with the monthly/quarterly financials
  • Liaise with internal and external auditors, and ensure compliance with SOX requirements including drafting and updating process narratives, and maintenance of requirement documentation
  • Maintain strong relationships with finance personnel of affiliates/business units, internal/external auditors, 3rd party vendors, as well as other divisions within WMG
  • Perform ad-hoc tasks and special projects as required by Division and/or Directors
  • Manage, coach, and develop team members both onshore and offshore

Requirements

  • Strong leadership and organizational skills
  • Experience in a management capacity leading month end close in a shared services environment
  • Shared Services mindset: drive efficiency, standardize processes, across different LATAM territories, and meet Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
  • Experience managing onshore and offshore teams
  • Experience with Revenue and Royalty accounting, understanding of ASC 606
  • BA/BS in Accounting/Finance
  • Bilingual English/Spanish
  • SAP S4 Experience
  • Excellent Excel/Microsoft Office skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills needed in interacting with internal/external parties
  • Detail oriented and ability to work under pressure/tight deadlines
  • Strong analytical skills in reviewing accounting transactions
  • CPA a plus and Masters of accounting a plus
  • Royalty Systems experience a plus
  • 5+ years of experience in accounting or financial audit, preferably with Big 4 and private industry
  • Industry knowledge a plus
  • Bilingual in Portuguese a plus.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Revenue accountingRoyalty accountingASC 606SAP S4ExcelMicrosoft OfficeAccountingFinancial auditRoyalty Systems
Soft Skills
LeadershipOrganizational skillsDetail orientedAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsAbility to work under pressureCoachingTeam development
Certifications
CPAMasters of accounting