Manager, Accounting

Manager of Accounting Operations, Corporate

At Warner Music Group, we're 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 we're 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 we're 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.

Warner Music's 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 company's 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 center's accounting and cash management functions. As a critical component of the Finance department, the Accounting Operations Group provides accounting services and support to WMG's 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 you'll 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.

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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 world's 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.

Salary Range $105,000 to $115,000 Annually. Salary ranges are included for job postings where required by law. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as work experience and business needs. The pay range is subject to change at any time dependent on a variety of internal and external factors. Warner Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.