Senior Director, General Accounting
Core
Lead general accounting activities, financial reporting, and month-end close operations for Universal Music Group's Central Accounting Services division.
Role type
Senior Director, General Accounting
Builds
Management and statutory financial reports, accurate financial statements, and optimized accounting workflows.
Domain
Music industry / Entertainment / Finance & Accounting
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
General accounting, Cost accounting, Financial reporting, Variance analysis, Reconciliation, Month-end close management, Audit coordination, Accounting policy interpretation, Financial analytics, ERP system management
Preferred skills
Public accounting experience, Music/entertainment industry experience, SAP proficiency, HFM experience, MBA, CPA
Technologies
SAP, HFM, Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Oversee preparation of management and statutory reports; Ensure accuracy and completeness of internal and external financial reporting; Manage and coordinate task schedules of on- and off-shore team members; Monitor effectiveness of close operations and drive continuous improvement; Lead resolution of complex close-related matters; Advise stakeholders on accounting policies and standards; Manage external and internal auditor relationships; Champion use of financial analytics; Oversee control environment; Assist in evaluation and implementation of new technologies.
Seniority
Senior Director, strategic leadership & hands-on management
