Sr. Accounting Manager

At Warner Music Group, we’re a global collective of music makers and music lovers, tech innovators and inspired entrepreneurs, game-changing creatives and passionate team members. Here, we turn dreams into stardom and audiences into fans. We are guided by three core values that underpin everything we do across all our diverse businesses: Curiosity: We do our best work when we’re immersing ourselves in culture and breaking through barriers. Curiosity is the driving force behind creativity and ingenuity. It fuels innovation, and innovation is the key to our future. Collaboration: Making music and bringing it to the world is all about the power of originality amplified by teamwork. A great idea, like a great song, travels globally. We ignite passions and build connections across our diverse community of artists, songwriters, partners, and fans. Commitment: We pursue excellence for our team and our talent. Everything in music starts with a leap into the unknown, and we’re committed to keeping the faith, acting with integrity, and delivering on our promises. WMG is home to a wide range of artists, musicians, and songwriters that fuel our success. That is why we are committed to creating a work environment that actively values, appreciates, and respects everyone. We encourage applications from people with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Consider a career at WMG and get the best of both worlds – an innovative global music company that retains the creative spirit of a nimble independent. Job Title: Sr Manager RTR, Accounting A little bit about our team: Warner Music’s Center of Excellence for Shared Services, opened in 2017 and is the home to the financial, legal and administrative functions that provide critical support and best-in-class services to our US Recorded Music and Publishing businesses. The Nashville center embodies the innovative and creative spirit that stems from the company’s deep history in nurturing entrepreneurial thinking and artist-focused innovation, enabling our employees to develop a wide range of skills through cross-function collaboration and development opportunities. 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 corporate finance, US record labels and US publishing business. Why this could be your next big break The Senior Manager of Accounting RTR is responsible for the monthly close process and al aspects of Corporate general ledger accountining for WMG They will liase between the corporate leadership team and COE Corporate accounting teams onshore and offshore. General Accounting – responsible for general ledger accounting, including monthly close, balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany accounting, Consolidations, and Asset accounting. Work with team to complete submission to corporate and review of related schedules submitted to Corporate 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. Reporting and analytics – responsible for reporting and analytics as needed. Job Description Manage the day-to-day execution of monthly, quarterly, and year-end accounting close activities, ensuring close deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule. Coordinate team priorities, establish clear ownership and accountability, and monitor the timely completion of close-related activities. Review complex accounting analyses, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting schedules prepared by team members. Analyze financial results and reconciliation differences and investigate significant or unusual items impacting financial reporting. Manage key corporate accounting processes, including cash, intercompany, fixed assets, and other assigned accounting areas, in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company policies. Research accounting matters and document accounting treatments for acquisitions and other transactions, including maintaining supporting reconciliations and tracking related accounting activities through completion. Review and maintain S/4-to-HFM mapping tables, identify and communicate mapping issues, and track issue logs to support process improvements and streamline close activities. Manage, coach, and develop Senior Accountants and offshore team members, providing ongoing feedback and guidance. Develop and maintain SOPs, process documentation, and training materials for accounting and close-related activities to support consistent and effective execution of processes. Coordinate internal and external audit, tax, and other compliance-related requests and ensure timely completion of supporting documentation. Review SOX controls and related documentation for assigned accounting processes and assist with addressing identified control or process issues. Administer BlackLine activities for Corporate Accounting, including maintaining and updating close-related tasks and finding opportunities to improve the use of BlackLine and automate close activities. Evaluate existing accounting processes and see opportunities to simplify and standardize recurring activities. Maintain strong working relationships with business unit finance teams and other partners while supporting cross-functional initiatives and special projects as needed. Ensure effective financial internal controls; identify and remediate control gap Special projects as requested by business units and corporate. Apply Blackline to automate and monitor closing tasks for area of oversight, and ensure compliance with leadership initiatives related to Blackline. Ad hoc analysis and projects. Required Competencies/Skills BA/BS in Accounting, Masters’s of Accounting a plus 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with at least 2-3 years in a supervisory role Financial Shared services and/our outsourcing experience a plus 10K schedule support experience Fixed Asset and Lease accounting experience Experience with Intercompany accounting, consolidations, and Foreign currency translations Large, multinational company experience a plus Driver of “change”, and thinks creatively and strategically Strong understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance Experience in strong communication and strategy presentation Strong leader with experience managing a team of accountants Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial. A “Process First” mindset, understanding that the software only works if the underlying workflow is clean Demonstrated professional maturity with unquestioned personal and business integrity Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) CPA a plus Technical Experience Required: SAP S4 Hanna HFM familiarity Blackline experience Technical Experience Required SAP S4 Hanna HFM familiarity Blackline experience About us As the home to 300 Elektra, Asylum, Atlantic, East West, FFRR, Fueled by Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Warner Records, Warner Classics, and several other of the world’s premier recording labels, Warner Music Group champions emerging artists and global superstars alike. And our renowned publishing company, Warner Chappell Music, represents genre-spanning songwriters and producers through a catalogue of more than one million copyrights worldwide. Redefining what it means to be a music company in the 21st century, our consumer brands include trend-setters like UPROXX, Songkick, HipHopDX, and EMP. We’re the home to WMX – the next generation services division that connects artists with fans and amplifies brands in creative, immersive, and engaging ways – and Alternative Distribution Alliance (ADA) – the ground-breaking global distribution company for independent artists and labels. Together, we are Warner Music Group: Music With Vision & Voice. We encourage applications from people of any age, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, and any other characteristic or identity. We encourage applications from people with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Warner Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are one global company made up of the most knowledgeable, passionate, and creative people in our business. It is the mission of every member of the WMG team around the world to create a nurturing environment for artists, songwriters, and fellow employees at every stage of their career. We strive to set WMG apart from the rest of the industry by embracing a philosophy of innovation that is part of our company's DNA. Salary Range #LI-Remote Salary Range: $130,000 - $140,000 Annually Salary ranges are included for job postings where required by law. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as work experience and business needs. The pay range is subject to change at any time dependent on a variety of internal and external factors. #J-18808-Ljbffr