Manager, Finance Creative Operations

Job Description

UMG West Coast Labels is comprised of the Capitol Music Group and the Interscope Geffen A&M Music Group. This position will be responsible for overseeing and managing UMG West Coast Labels vendor payment processes and vendor setup for the Creative and Video departments. The position will have 2 direct reports. Responsibilities include: creating POs and issuing payments on behalf of the Creative and Video departments, reconciling creative budgets in Uniport monthly/quarterly, working closely with the Creative and Video departments on a day-to-day basis to manage their budgets.

How you'll CREATE:
• Day-to-day creative budget management in Uniport
• Supporting the Creative and Video departments with 3rd party payments (creating POs/reservations)
• Issuing payments to vendors on behalf of the Creative and Video departments, including collection of all UMG required vendor documentation and UMG internal approvals
• Managing departmental responsibilities across team of 2 staff
• Issuing ad-hoc reports to department heads/labels, as needed
• Have an understanding of the overall scope of the project's creative budget and different vendors associated in order to anticipate invoices ahead of time
• Working closely with the Finance teams to reconcile budgets for the monthly/quarterly accounting accruals
• Work with the Central Accounting team to issue JEs and other creative-related accounting entries

Bring your VIBE:
• Degree qualified (specific to business, finance or accounting)
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a finance operations, corporate accounting, or similar position
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong computer skills – understanding of Microsoft Excel and Financial Payment Systems
• Experience using the Uniport payment system a plus
• Ability to interact comfortably and effectively with employees of the company at all levels including Senior Management
• Ability to interact comfortably and effectively with external partners
• Strong people skills & communication skills needed to liaise with external vendors in particular
• Strong administrative and organizational skills
• Ability to work under high pressure, deadlines and speed
• Must be flexible, able to multi-task and manage time effectively

Perks Playlist:
• Be part of an entrepreneurial, global organization that values authenticity, drive, creativity, relationships, and a competitive spirit
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options, as well as:
• 100% coverage for out-patient mental health services
• Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
• A lifetime fertility support allowance of $30,000 to plan participants
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• 100% immediately vested 401(k) match on the first 5% of your contribution on eligible compensation
• Variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees
• 3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees
• 2-weeks paid Winter Break
• 10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)
• Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
• Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent

Check out our full overview of benefits on the Perks Playlist page of the career site.

Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.

Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an E-Verify employer in Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah.

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Job Category:
Finance & Accounting

Salary Range:
$67,900 - $112,567

The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. All candidates are encouraged to apply.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g3z8xq-3-14-246-254-42 in your application.