
Assistant Financial Controller
Sony Music
Nashville, TNThis is a Full Time Job
As Assistant Controller, you will be responsible for assisting the Controller with overseeing all financial operations to model and manage our Accounting department. Your role will encompass budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, providing variance analysis and recommended corrective actions to improve financial performance.
What you'll do:
• Assist the Finance Controller with Month end close: monthly reporting of actual performance, reconciling financial statements compared to original budget and forecasts. Enhance financial systems and reporting processes to improve accuracy and efficiency to ensure accounting treatment is in accordance with GAAP and IFRS.
• Forecasting and tracking monthly spending, developing Trend and Ad hoc Analyses and identifying areas for process improvement to reduce inefficiencies and improve current processes. Build and maintain sophisticated financial models to support strategic and operational decision-making with margin review. Cross training, leadership and support of Finance dept staff.
• Ownership of all Tour Royalty Statements, including coordination across departments to reconcile all Tour associated revenue, COGS and other expenses summarized in a completed settlement at the end of each Tour. Oversite and management of data calculations to confirm accuracy before final approvals for settlements and payment submissions.
• Oversee preparation and process of monthly Sales Tax reconciliations, manage sales tax compliance and research discrepancies.
• Oversee Fixed Assets, Asset management and Depreciation analysis.
• Administrator for senior level management functions within the G/L system, including year-end close processes.
Who you are:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 7 years of proven accounting experience in a fast-paced environment managing month-end close processes as an Accounting Manager, Cost Accountant or similar role.
• Proficiency with financial systems and tools (SAP experience preferred).
• Advanced financial modeling experience and analytical capabilities.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Salary/Benefits
Benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• 401(k) employer matching
• Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection
• Resources for pets, mental health, and meditation
• Industry-leading fertility coverage
• Fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding
• Fully paid leave for caregivers
• Programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity
• Subsidized back-up child and elder care
• Reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition, and student loans
Perks
• Inclusive, collaborative, and global community
• Modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork
• Investment in professional growth and development
• Space to accelerate progress and create what happens next
• Time off for a winter recess
Additional Information
Sony Music is a global recorded music company with a roster of current artists that includes some of the most popular and influential musicians in the world. The company is part of Sony Corporation, a leading global entertainment company that encompasses music, film, television, and gaming.