Accounting Manager

About the role

The Accounting Manager for Accounting is responsible for overseeing the general ledger monthly close process and all aspects of Revenue and Royalty accounting for WMG LATAM businesses. They will liaise with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance with SOX requirements as well as managing and developing a team of offshore and on-shore Accountants.

Responsibilities

• 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

Your role requires a strong leadership and organizational skills, demonstrated career progression, and a proven track record of stability in a leadership capacity leading month end close in a shared services environment. You should have a Shared Services mindset: drive efficiency, standardize processes, across different LATAM territories, and meet Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

Qualifications

• Experience managing onshore and offshore teams.
• Experience with Revenue and Royalty accounting, understanding of ASC 606.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• Excellent Excel/Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills needed in interacting with internal/external parties.
• Detail oriented and able to work under pressure/tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills in reviewing accounting transactions.

Skills

• CPA a plus.
• Masters of accounting a plus.
• Royalty Systems experience a plus.

Benefits

Salary Range: $110,000 to $125,000 Annually. 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.