Senior Accountant/Accounting Manager

Title: Senior Accountant
Industry: Entertainment
Location: West LA
Overview: Pacific Executive Search has been engaged on a search for a Senior Accountant. In this role, you will take on new responsibilities such as managing bookkeeping operations, overseeing expense reporting, and coordinating with a global accounting team, all while working in the vibrant environment of West LA. This position offers significant opportunities for career growth as you lead accounting operations and tackle complex transactions in the entertainment industry.
Description:

Responsibilities

• Oversee the external CPA firm responsible for bookkeeping by compiling and supplying necessary internal data.
• Supervise employee expense submissions, manage bookkeeping tasks, and perform monthly reconciliations using QuickBooks and Concur.
• Handle daily banking activities, including processing invoices, receipts, and approving transactions.
• Coordinate with the global accounting team at headquarters for timely preparation of monthly reports and accounting arrangements.
• Reconcile semi-annual royalty accounts related to music publishing and labels.
• Lead the transition of accounting operations during audits of the US entity.
• Manage accounting functions for subsidiary and affiliate companies.
• Address and resolve complex accounting issues arising from transactions such as joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, or other music industry deals.
• Develop and uphold the company’s accounting policies and procedures.
• Oversee tax filing processes, including managing schedules and assisting with submissions.
• Support various other corporate administrative tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting and bookkeeping in accordance with US-GAAP.
• Proven experience in reviewing monthly accounting records and managing balance sheet worksheets.
• Familiarity with royalty accounting is preferred.
• Background in a professional accounting firm or holding an active CPA license is preferred.
• Experience in the music or entertainment sector is advantageous.
• Proficient in QuickBooks and Concur.
• Strong skills in Google Spreadsheets.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Demonstrated sense of responsibility and a diligent work ethic.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.