Manager, Accounting (Direct to Consumer)

15 Hours ago • 5-7 Years • $63,000 PA - $136,400 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Accounting Manager will be responsible for managing the monthly financial close and management reporting process for the Direct to Consumer (D2C) business. This includes overseeing journal entries, financial schedules, and cash reconciliation. The role involves liaising with the D2C Finance team to develop financial packages, managing sales fulfillment processes, and coordinating with various departments. The candidate will also support forecasting, annual planning, and special projects while ensuring adherence to best business practices and SOX testing. This position requires managing staff and interacting with internal and external auditors.
Must have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting
  • 5-7 years of general ledger accounting experience
  • Strong Excel and Word skills
Good to have:
  • CPA or MBA
  • Experience with Shopify or similar e-commerce platforms
  • Experience with SAP or similar general ledger applications
  • Music or Entertainment industry experience
Perks:
  • Entrepreneurial, global organization
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options
  • Wellbeing reimbursements
  • Fertility support allowance
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
  • 401(k) match
  • Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Winter Break
  • Company Holidays
  • Summer Fridays
  • Paid parental leave

Job Details

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.
 

How we LEAD:

Universal Music Group (UMG) currently has an opening for an Accounting Manager position within its Central Accounting Services (CAS) division to support the growing Direct to Consumer (D2C) business. Reporting to the Director of Accounting CAS, this position will support the general accounting close cycle of the D2C business, as well as provide management reporting and accounting support to the business.  The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of combined frontline general ledger and/or corporate reporting experience, must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting - CPA credentials are preferred.

Our mission in Central Accounting Services is to continually expand our contribution to the organization through team mentorship, individual development, and creative process improvements.  We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague with a dedicated work ethic and sharp mind.

How you'll CREATE:

In this role, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in a broad array of accounting, analysis and reporting activities, including primary responsibility for:

  • Primary responsibility for managing the monthly financial close & management reporting process of the D2C business:

  • Manage one BPO staff in Mumbai to ensure deliverables & work quality is consistent with agreed upon SLA’s (service level agreements)

  • Manage one onshore Senior Accountant

  • Review & approve journal entries & financial schedules prepared by BPO and onshore staff

  • Review all GL activities for proper accounting, including monthly intercompany billing

  • Review and oversee cash reconciliation process between bank account, cash receipts and revenue recognition

  • Review monthly D2C sales & use tax reporting

  • Review & approve monthly 3rd party payments for external artists online store settlements

  • Liaise with D2C Finance team to develop, prepare and maintain management financial package, including financial reports (monthly sales and fulfillment reporting, revenue recognition and cost analysis), balance sheet reconciliations and supporting analytics to facilitate review of monthly close by senior finance management

  • Manage D2C sales fulfillment interface processing and enhancements, including liaising with multiple Global Technology teams, D2C Operations and directly with various ecommerce platform providers.

  • Provide support to D2C finance team as necessary to assist in forecasting and the annual plan process

  • Coordinate with division Finance representatives, as well as other UMG functional departments to stay current with business activity and emerging issues

  • Liaise with internal & external auditors and prepare audit schedules as required

  • Liaise with Compliance team to ensure best business practices

  • Support special projects, process improvement initiatives & annual SOX testing

Bring your VIBE:

  • Bachelors Degree in Accounting a must, CPA or MBA preferred

  • Minimum 5 to 7 years of broad general ledger accounting or corporate reporting experience; public accounting experience preferred

  • Experience with Shopify or other ecommerce platform provider preferred

  • Experience with SAP or similar general Ledger applications

  • Strong Excel & Word skills required

  • Music or Entertainment industry experience a plus

  • Strong analytical skills required; along with attention to detail and the ability to effectively multi-task and work under pressure to meet deadlines

  • Possess strong oral and written communication skills

  • Authorized to work in the US.

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

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Job Category:

Finance & Accounting

Salary Range:

$63,000 - $136,400

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.

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