Accounting Manager
Universal Music Group
Woodland Hills, CAThis was removed by the employer on 7/13/2016 10:21:00 AM 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.
We are currently seeking an experienced, dedicated Accounting Manager to be responsible for the day to day accounting functions for some of
our business divisions, including managing offshore staff.
Job Functions:
• Manage BPO staff in Mumbai to ensure deliverables and work quality is consistent with agreed upon procedures
• Execute timely and accurate reporting of financial statements for Core and Latin business divisions and Production Music Library including divisional P&L, Balance Sheets and Cash Flow
• Maintain and review general ledger activities and perform month end close procedures to include reviews of revenues, expenses, expense allocation and overhead activities
• Review balance sheet account maintenance and reconciliations, project cost accounting, inter-company billing and sub-ledger reconciliations
• Act as liaison to Royalty and Business Affairs to resolve financial reporting issues involving writer contracts
• Completion of various Corporate and Statutory Reporting requests as well as Audit and Tax requests
• Support internal control activities as it relates to financial reporting (e.g., Sarbanes Oxley, Corporate policies)
• Prepare ad hoc analysis and other duties as assigned by VP of Business Unit
Job Requirements:
Skills/Abilities:
• Requires a thorough understanding of current standards (GAAP and IFRS) and the ability to make decisions regarding the proper accounting for these transactions
• Strong Excel and Word skills required
• Strong analytical skills; ability to make decisions based on information provided and understand the ramifications of each decision
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; requires the ability to communicate certain accounting treatments
• Ability to interact professionally with other divisional offices to answer questions, resolve problems and respond to inquiries for information Experience:
• 5 to 7 years of broad general ledger accounting and corporate reporting experience
• Public accounting experience preferred
• SAP and Hyperion Enterprise (or HFM) strongly preferred
• Able to work independently in a team oriented environment
• Giving direction to other accounting personnel in other locations regarding various financial transactions and accounting treatments
• Working with and retaining confidential information
Education:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• CPA preferred
Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Disclaimer
This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.