Assistant Manager, Accounting

Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Manager, Accounting

Center of Excellence

Warner Music's new center of excellence for Shared Services has been 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 since it opened in 2017. 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.

Department Overview

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.

The Role

The Assistant Manager for Accounting Operations & Reporting is responsible for overseeing the monthly close process and all aspects general ledger accounting for his/her assigned client. The Assistant Manager will liaise with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance with SOX requirements as well as managing and developing a team of Accountants.

Detailed Job Description:
• Manage the monthly close process including financial statement preparation and analysis, general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, and intercompany balancing
• Ownership of the full balance sheet, ensuring all activities are performed timely and accurately
• 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 members

Required Competencies/Skills:
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• 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

Education/Experience Required:
• BA/BS in Accounting/Finance
• CPA Preferred
• 5+ years of experience in accounting or financial audit, preferably with Big 4 and/or private industry
• Experience in a supervisory role
• Knowledge of GAAP and SEC reporting requirements

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Salary Range
$90,000 to $95,000 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.

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2023 Benefits At A Glance.pdf

EVerify Participation Poster.pdf

Right To Work - English.pdf

Right to Work - Spanish.pdf

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d8b44m-18-218-169-79-42 in your application.