Accounting Manager

• Location: Downtown LA, California
• $110000 base salary
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #1633
• Salary: $110,000 - $140,000

Title: Accounting Manager

Industry: Entertainment

Location: Downtown LA

Overview: Pacific Executive Search has been engaged on a search for an Accounting Manager. In this role, you will take on new responsibilities such as managing complex accounting issues and overseeing bookkeeping operations, all while working in the vibrant environment of Downtown LA. This position offers significant opportunities for career growth as you collaborate closely with the CFO and global accounting teams, allowing you to enhance your skills in the dynamic 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 monthly reporting 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 the accounting processes for subsidiary and affiliate companies.
• Address and resolve complex accounting issues involving 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 corporate administrative functions as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting and bookkeeping adhering to US-GAAP standards.
• Proven experience in reviewing monthly accounting statements and managing balance sheet worksheets.
• Familiarity with royalty accounting is preferred.
• Experience working in a professional accounting firm or holding an active CPA designation is preferred.
• Background in the music or entertainment industry is advantageous.
• Proficient in QuickBooks and Concur.
• Strong skills in Google Spreadsheets.
• Detail-oriented with a strong sense of responsibility and a diligent work ethic.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.