Director, Finance

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.
 

Bravado is a diverse team of passionate experts who amplify artists and brands through innovative products and curated experiences for fans around the world. Bravado is a global merchandise company, providing a broad scope of services, including eCommerce, Tour, VIP, Fan Clubs and Retail Branding. Bravado works in close partnership with both emerging artists and the biggest superstars in the music industry, to help ensure their brands reach the most fans globally.

Our products are being sold through the artist’s official eCommerce shops, through online marketplaces and in thousands of retail locations around the world. We also service our artists on the road, providing merchandise and VIP experiences at live shows. We take great pride in constantly finding new ways to push innovation through products and partnerships. The company maintains offices in London, Los Angeles, and New York.

How we LEAD:

As Director, you will support Bravado’s eCommerce, Retail and Licensing business channels. You will collaborate with the operating teams’ marketing efforts, price modeling, and product sourcing. You will be managing the billing and collection process on 3rd party licensing deals as well as managing financial closes in coordination with the central accounting team. You will provide audit support and develop reporting and analyses to assist management in their decision-making.  The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the artist merchandise business from an operation and a finance and accounting standpoint.   This role will be based in NYC working hybrid Monday – Thursday (in the office).

How you’ll CREATE:
In a fast-paced and growing environment like ours, priorities and projects often change so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

• Marketing expenses review and approval.

• Pricing discounts review and approval.

• Product Buy Sheets review and approval.

• Maintain merch licensing database, manage billing and collection process.

• Prepare various analyses for month close; review and approve journal entries.

• Review financial close results, resolve issues.

• Create financial models and track trends.

• Support special projects and process improvement initiatives.

Bring your VIBE:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

• CPA and/or MBA preferred, but not required.

• At least 10 years of general ledger accounting, audit, and financial analysis experience is required.

• Music/Entertainment or Merchandise industry experience highly preferred.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills

• Able to manage multiple competing priorities and successfully get work done.

• Must be results oriented, proactive, and possess the ability to meet tight deadlines.

• Strong collaboration and team skills, bringing an end-to-end business mindset and approach to getting results

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.

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Salary Range:

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.