Corporate Finance Staff Accountant

Job Description

We currently have a fantastic opportunity to join our innovative and highly sought-after Finance team at WMG's Center of Excellence for Shared Services.

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 US record labels and businesses.

Why this could be your next big break:

The Staff Accountant of Accounting Operations is responsible for assisting the direct supervisor with the monthly close processes and various tasks related to the financial statements for the business unit(s).

Here you'll get to:
• Perform tasks and analyses required for monthly/quarterly financial reporting for US business units;
• Perform tasks as part of the monthly close process, including preparing or posting journal entries, monitoring sub-ledger interfaces, and ensuring the timely analysis, preparation, and submission of close-related deliverables;

Perform accounting and financial analyses related long-term debt, intercompany activities, and fixed assets are presented in accordance with GAAP; as well as budget and forecasting.
• Exercise analytical skills in performing responsibilities and preparing deliverables;
• Ensure compliance with SOX requirements;
• Assist with preparing internal and external audit documentation;
• Maintain strong relationships with finance personnel of domestic and international affiliates/business units as well as other divisions within WMG;
• Perform ad-hoc tasks and special projects as required by management and/or the Division

Rockstar candidates will have the following:
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word, with preferred experience in SAP and Hyperion;
• Strong analytical and organizational skills;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to interact with Label Finance, Corporate Finance, and other internal/external parties;
• Detail oriented and able to work under pressure and tight deadlines; and
• Possess strong analytical skills in reviewing accounting transactions.

It would be music to our ears if you also had:
• BA/BS in Accounting/Finance, CPA a plus
• 1-3 years of experience with a CPA firm in auditing and/or entertainment industry experience

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r12vbe-18-191-234-62-42 in your application.