Manager, Accounting

Manager Of Accounting Operations, Corporate

At Warner Music Group, were a global collective of music makers and music lovers, tech innovators and inspired entrepreneurs, game-changing creatives and passionate team members. Here, we turn dreams into stardom and audiences into fans. We are guided by three core values that underpin everything we do across all our diverse businesses :

Curiosity : We do our best work when were immersing ourselves in culture and breaking through barriers. Curiosity is the driving force behind creativity and ingenuity. It fuels innovation, and innovation is the key to our future.

Collaboration : Making music and bringing it to the world is all about the power of originality amplified by teamwork. A great idea, like a great song, travels globally. We ignite passions and build connections across our diverse community of artists, songwriters, partners, and fans.

Commitment : We pursue excellence for our team and our talent. Everything in music starts with a leap into the unknown, and were committed to keeping the faith, acting with integrity, and delivering on our promises.

WMG is home to a wide range of artists, musicians, and songwriters that fuel our success. That is why we are committed to creating a work environment that actively values, appreciates, and respects everyone. We encourage applications from people with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.

Consider a career at WMG and get the best of both worlds - an innovative global music company that retains the creative spirit of a nimble independent.

A little bit about our team :

Warner Musics Center of Excellence for Shared Services, opened in 2017 and is the home to the financial, legal and administrative functions that provide critical support and best-in-class services to our US Recorded Music and Publishing businesses. The Nashville center embodies the innovative and creative spirit that stems from the companys deep history in nurturing entrepreneurial thinking and artist-focused innovation, enabling our employees to develop a wide range of skills through cross-function collaboration and development opportunities.

The Finance Department is responsible for managing all the centers accounting and cash management functions. As a critical component of the Finance department, the Accounting Operations Group provides accounting services and support to WMGs US record labels and businesses.

Why this could be your next big break :

The Manager of Accounting Operations, Corporate, is responsible for assisting the direct supervisor with the monthly close processes and various tasks related to the financial statements for the business units.

Here youll get to :

• Manage the integration of acquisitions into the monthly close process
• Manage the monthly close process including analysis, general ledger entries, and reconciliation review
• Support recorded music label finance by answering questions and performing ad hoc requests
• Work with team to complete submission to corporate and review of related schedules submitted to Corporate and Labels in 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 domestic as well as international 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 of 6-8 members

About you :

Strong leadership and organizational skills with proven team management experience

Experience in a supervisory role

Lead and manage a team, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations to ensure optimal performance

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

Knowledge of Oracle, HFP, SAP, and Access database a plus

It would be music to our ears if you also had :

BA / BS in Accounting / Finance and CPA required

5+ years of experience in accounting or financial audit, preferably with Big 4 and private industry

Knowledge of GAAP and SEC reporting requirements

S4 Experience

About us :

As the home to 10K Projects, Asylum, Atlantic Music Group, East West, FFRR, Fueled by Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Warner Records, Warner Classics, and several other of the worlds premier recording labels, Warner Music Group champions emerging artists and global superstars alike. And our renowned publishing company, Warner Chappell Music, represents genre-spanning songwriters and producers through a catalog of more than one million copyrights worldwide. Warner Music Group is also home to ADA, which supports the independent community, as well as artist services division WMX. In addition, WMG counts film and television storytelling powerhouse Warner Music Entertainment among its many brands.

Together, we are Warner Music Group : Independent Minds. Major Sound.

Love this job and want to apply?

Click the Apply link at the top of the page, or apply directly with your LinkedIn. Applying with LinkedIn will import all of the information you put in your profile, but will still allow you to upload a resume and cover letter.

Dont be discouraged if you dont hear from us right away. Were taking our time to review all resumes, and to find the best people for WMG.

Thanks for your interest in working for WMG. We love it here, and think you will, too.