Director, Accounting
UTA seeks a Director, Accounting who will be responsible for leading the US general ledger team through the monthly close process. You will influence GL operational strategy, develop a high-performance team, and reduce the time to close while maintaining accuracy. The ideal candidate is highly motivated to automate processes, detail-oriented, and a team player that excels in a fast-paced environment. This role is based in our Beverly Hills, CA office.
The salary range for this role is $160,000 to $200,000 commensurate with experience and skills.
What You Will Do
- Lead and orchestrate the fast-paced US month-end close, ensuring precision and timely results that power key business decisions
- Serve as key contact with external financial statement auditors
- Coach and inspire a standout General Ledger Accounting team, fostering growth, ownership, and a high-performance culture
- Partner with Corporate Technical Accounting Group to interpret and implement new guidance
- Maintain documentation of core accounting close procedures
- Help with accounting integration of new business units and newly acquired companies
- Spearhead process standardization, automation, and continuous improvement
- Drive special projects with creative problem-solving as needed
What You Will Need
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related degree, and have active CPA license10+ years of relevant accounting experience, including public and private accountingNetSuite knowledge a plusStrong knowledge of US GAAP and internal controlsProven ownership of accounting transformation, with an interest or expertise in automationHistory of leading teams in an innovative and high-growth environmentStrong communication and cross-functional leadership skills with ability to drive initiatives across teamsStrategic thinker and problem solver with an ability to manage complexity, deadlines, and evolving prioritiesWhat You Will Get
The unique and exciting opportunity to work at one of the leading global entertainment companiesAccess to the tools, leadership, and resources you will need to create and drive a center of excellenceThe opportunity to do the best work of your careerWork in an inclusive and diverse company cultureCompetitive benefits and programs to support your well-beingAbout UTA : UTA unites ideas, opportunities, and talent. The company represents some of the world's most iconic, barrier-breaking artists, creators, and changemakersfrom actors, athletes, and musicians to writers, gamers, and digital influencers. One of the most influential companies in global entertainment, UTA's business spans talent representation, content production, as well as strategic advisory and marketing work with some of the world's biggest brands. Affiliated companies include Digital Brand Architects, KLUTCH Sports Group, Curtis Brown Group, and MediaLink. UTA is headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Nashville, New York, and London.