Senior Financial Analyst

This is a Full Time Job

Universal Music Group (UMG) currently has an opening for an Accounting & Finance Manager position within its Central Accounting Services (CAS) division to support the Central Operations Finance Team.

Reporting to the Director of Accounting & Finance, this position will support the general accounting close cycle and corporate reporting process for two UMG central entities. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of combined frontline general ledger and/or corporate reporting and public accounting experience, must possess a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and CPA credentials are preferred.

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:

• Coordination of the financial close & reporting process start-to-finish, including journal entry review, financial statement generation, key analytics preparation, and corporate reporting using Hyperion Financial Management (HFM).
• Reviewing and preparing management financial package including financial reports; balance sheet reconciliations and supporting analytics to facilitate review of monthly close by CAS senior management.
• Coordination of the quarterly forecasting and annual planning process start-to-finish, including key analytics preparation, reviewing and preparing supporting schedules, and corporate reporting using HFM.
• Coordinating with the North America Consolidation team, as well as other UMG functional departments to stay current with business activity and emerging issues.
• Supporting special projects and process improvement initiatives.
Job Requirements: Requirements:
• Bachelors Degree in Accounting a must/CPA credentials preferred
• 5 to 7 years of broad general ledger accounting or corporate reporting experience; public accounting experience preferred
• Experience with JD Edwards or similar mainframe General Ledger application such as: Lawson or SAP
• Strong analytical skills required; able to effectively multi-task and work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Strong Excel and Word skills required; Access experience a plus
• Experience with HFM a plus
• Music or Entertainment industry experience a plus
• Possess strong oral and written communication skills
• Authorized to work in the US.