Sr. Manager, Digital Finance

Job Description

A little bit about our team:

WMX, is a services division that is intended to connect artists with fans and amplify brands. WMX is creating immersive, innovative, and impactful experiences, while empowering artists to grow their careers and deepen their vital connections with their fans..

WMX is designed to provide our artists and labels with a deep, dynamic range of services – covering everything from streaming to merch to branded content and beyond.

We're excited to bring artists, audiences, and advertisers together in powerful ways through the five key functions that work together to maximize reach and impact: Commercial Services, Media Business, Artist & Fan Experiences, E-Commerce & Retail, and Audience Strategy.

Your role:

The Warner Music Experience Digital Finance team manages the Digital revenue ingestion and recognition processes for WMG.

As a member of the WMX Digital Finance team, you will partner with the Labels, Corporate, Accounting, A/R, A/P, Business Development, Legal and Tax to build, evolve and oversee digital processes that ensure timely and accurate reporting of digital and new businesses data. Primary responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.

Here you'll get to:
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and reporting of digital revenue and provide detailed commentary for variances against budgets and forecasts
• Work with the accounting policy team to establish revenue recognition and ensure policy is appropriately applied to digital revenue
• Lead cross department and/or affiliate meetings to coordinate operational efforts, resolve high priority issues, and help create common awareness of new deal models
• Maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders including Corporate, RM Finance and Label Finance
• Support and participate in various priority digital and WMX business projects creating sustainable processes, assisting with management of follow up items and creating process documentation
• Provide support for financial audits and other regulatory compliance needs; implement internal controls and risk management procedures
• Prepare ad hoc reporting and analysis

About you:
• You are a pro-active 'self-starter' who takes initiative to get involved in all aspects of the department
• You are highly detail oriented, able to multi-task on a regular basis, and work in a ''Team'' environment
• You have deadline awareness and ability to prioritize workload
• You have the ability to orchestrate and manage multiple overlapping meetings, projects, and deliverables
• You have the ability to proactively identify challenges and offer creative and innovative solutions
• You have the ability to communicate information clearly, concisely and professionally, both written and verbally.
• You have excellent interpersonal skills and are able to communicate with employees at all levels in the company, including senior management
• You have the ability to work with others and maintain focus while working under pressure
• You have outstanding organization and follow-up skills

We'd love it if you also had:
• 6+ years of experience in a finance, accounting, or audit role
• Proficient knowledge of GAAP and related financial reporting requirements and standards
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present analysis, recommendations, and complex financial concepts to audiences at all levels of the organization
• Highly developed analytical skills and the ability to use data to tell an effective and accurate story
• Excellent computer and Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Salary Range
$110,000 to $115,000 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.

Links to relevant documents:

2023 Benefits At A Glance.pdf

EVerify Participation Poster.pdf

Right To Work - English.pdf

Right to Work - Spanish.pdf

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rj1b20-18-188-250-166-42 in your application.