Financial Controller | Music & Entertainment | Hybrid

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a growing, privately held company in the music and entertainment space to hire a Financial Controller in Nashville!

Why this opportunity stands out:

• Hybrid flexibility with 1-2 days onsite
• Excellent work-life balance with limited overtime and flexible working hours
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees AND their families
• 4 weeks of PTO immediately
• Significant growth opportunity with the potential to advance into VP-level finance leadership
• Direct partnership with a supportive CFO and minimal micromanagement
• Opportunity to join a unique, entrepreneurial company in the music and entertainment space without needing previous industry experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Own the monthly close process, including journal entries, accruals, amortization, reconciliations, and proper accounting treatment
• Prepare consolidated financial statements and divisional reporting packages
• Manage accounting across multiple entities, including intercompany transactions and shared expense allocations
• Maintain general ledger accuracy, financial controls, and accounting compliance
• Manage and develop a Staff Accountant
• Prepare budget-to-actual reporting and variance analysis
• Coordinate with external tax advisors and other third-party partners
• Improve accounting processes and help build out the accounting function as the company grows
• Gain exposure to budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and other strategic finance initiatives

What we’re looking for:

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Proven Controller-level experience in a small to midsize organization required
• Strong hands-on corporate accounting background with experience owning the monthly close, consolidations, and financial reporting
• Experience working across multiple entities, business units, or divisions
• Management experience
• Self-sufficient, technically strong, and detail-oriented with the ability to own the accounting function with minimal oversight
• Stable work history with demonstrated success in previous roles
• CPA is a plus, but not required
• Music, entertainment, or media industry experience is a plus, but definitely not required

If you’re a hands-on Controller looking for strong compensation, fantastic benefits, real work-life balance, and the opportunity to grow alongside an exciting company, I’d love to connect.