VP, Global Finance

VP, Global Finance

At Sony Music Entertainment, we fuel the creative journey. We've played a pioneering role in music history, from the first-ever music label to the invention of the flat disc record. We've nurtured some of music's most iconic artists and produced some of the most influential recordings of all time.

Today, we work in more than 70 countries, supporting a diverse roster of international superstars, developing and independent artists, and visionary creators. From our position at the intersection of music, entertainment, and technology, we bring imagination and expertise to the newest products and platforms, embrace new business models, employ breakthrough tools, and provide powerful insights that help our artists push creative boundaries and reach new audiences. In everything we do, we're committed to artistic integrity, transparency, and entrepreneurship.

Sony Music Entertainment is a member of the Sony family of global companies.

As the Vice President, Global Finance, you will be a senior member of the Sony Music Global Finance team, responsible for driving technical accounting excellence, overseeing global internal controls and SOX compliance, and participating in M&A transactions while leading special projects across the organization. You will serve as a trusted partner to senior executives across Sony Music, ensuring compliance with IFRS and Sony Corporate policy while supporting complex transactions and strategic initiatives.

This highly visible role requires deep technical accounting expertise, proven leadership in public company audit environments, and the ability to manage cross-functional projects across the globe. You will also oversee Sony Music's SOX program, lead purchase accounting activities, direct financial due diligence, and advise on reporting obligations for strategic initiatives.

What You'll Do :

• Lead the development, implementation, and enforcement of SME Global Finance policies, ensuring compliance with IFRS and Sony Corporate policies.
• Oversee and continuously enhance Sony Music's SOX program, including internal control design, testing, and remediation in coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Advise on complex accounting impacts of major business transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, impairments, consolidations, revenue recognition, artist agreements, and other significant arrangements.
• Lead purchase accounting and integration activities for M&A transactions, working closely with Business & Legal Affairs, Global Shares Services, and Tax.
• Conduct and oversee financial due diligence for potential acquisitions and strategic partnerships.
• Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, ensuring efficient audits and resolution of key accounting matters.
• Lead special projects spanning global finance operations, compliance, reporting initiatives, and strategic priorities for Sony Music.

Who You Are :

What We Give You :

Sony Music is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital and civil partnership / union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

New York Pay Range

$190,000 - $215,000 USD