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.