Accounting Manager
Universal Music Group
Woodland Hills, CAThis was removed by the employer on 5/24/2016 4:21:00 PM PST
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Job Summary:
We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world's leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.
Universal Music Group (UMG) currently has an opening for an Accounting Manager position within its Central Accounting Services (CAS) division to support the newly created Audio-visual (AV) business and growing brand partnerships business. Reporting to the Senior Director of Accounting CAS, this position will support the general accounting close cycle and corporate reporting process of the AV reporting entity and provide management reporting and accounting support to the brand partnership business. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of combined frontline general ledger and/or corporate reporting experience and must possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting - CPA credentials are preferred.
Job Functions:
Our mission in Central Accounting Services is to continually expand our contribution to the organization through team mentorship, individual development, and creative process improvements. We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague with a dedicated work ethic and sharp mind.
In this role, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in a broad array of accounting, analysis and reporting activities, including primary responsibility for:
• Primary responsibility for managing the monthly financial close & reporting processes of the new AV entity: - Manage BPO staff in Mumbai to ensure deliverables & work quality is consistent with agreed upon SLA's (service level agreements) - Review and/or prepare monthly accruals & allocations - Review all GL activities for proper accounting - Review & approve journal entries & analysis prepared by BPO staff in Mumbai; including balance sheet reconciliations - Develop and maintain SAP project reports to properly capture AV content profitability - Develop, prepare and maintain management financial packages, including financial reports, balance sheet reconciliations and supporting analytics to facilitate review of monthly close by senior finance management. - Review corporate reporting submitted to global consolidation system Hyperion Financial Management (HFM)
• Provide accounting and management reporting support to the central brands team within UMG commercial services center: - Develop, maintain and provide project level reports to capture profitability analysis of central brand partnerships - Develop and maintain proper accounting allocation of brand partnership activity across UMG labels - Provide monthly management reporting package to the central brands - Prepare and review monthly accounting entries related to central brand partnerships - Review all GL activities of central brand partnerships and ensure proper recognition of revenues and expenses
• Provide support to AV business and central brands finance teams as necessary to assist in the quarterly forecasts and annual plan process
• Liaise with internal & external auditors and prepare audit schedules as required
• Support special projects, process improvement initiatives & annual SOX testing
Job Requirements:
Skills/Abilities:
• Strong analytical skills required; along with attention to detail and the ability to effectively multi-task and work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Possess strong oral and written communication skills
Experience:
• 5 to 7 years of broad general ledger accounting or corporate reporting experience; public accounting experience preferred
• Experience with SAP or similar general Ledger applications
• Strong Excel & Word skills required; Access experience a plus
• Experience with HFM
• Music or Entertainment industry experience a plus
• Authorized to work in the US.
Education:
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting a must, CPA or MBA preferred
Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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