Accounting Operations Manager

This is a Full Time Job

The Finance Department is responsible for managing all the center's accounting and cash management functions. As a critical component of the Finance department, the Accounting Operations Group provides accounting services and support to WMG's US record labels and businesses.

Why this could be your next big break:
The Manager of Accounting Operations, Corporate, is responsible for assisting the direct supervisor with the monthly close processes and various tasks related to the financial statements for the business units.

Here you'll get to:
• Manage the integration of acquisitions into to the monthly close process
• Manage the monthly close process including analysis, general ledger entries, and reconciliation review
• Support recorded music label finance by answering questions and performing ad hoc requests
• Work with team to complete submission to corporate and review of related schedules submitted to Corporate and Labels in conjunction with the monthly/quarterly financials
• Liaise with internal and external auditors, and ensure compliance with SOX requirements including drafting and updating process narratives, and maintenance of requirement documentation
• Maintain strong relationships with finance personnel of domestic as well as international affiliates/business units, internal/external auditors, 3rd party vendors, as well as other divisions within WMG
• Perform ad-hoc tasks and special projects as required by Division and/or Directors
• Manage, coach, and develop team of 6-8 members

About you:
• Strong leadership and organizational skills with proven team management experience
• Experience in a supervisory role
• Lead and manage a team, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations to ensure optimal performance
• Excellent Excel/Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills needed in interacting with internal/external parties
• Detail oriented and ability to work under pressure/tight deadlines
• Strong analytical skills in reviewing accounting transactions
• Knowledge of Oracle, HFP, SAP, and Access database a plus

It would be music to our ears if you also had:
• BA/BS in Accounting/Finance and CPA required
• 5+ years of experience in accounting or financial audit, preferably with Big 4 and private industry
• Knowledge of GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
• S4 Experience

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