Director, Finance

Universal Music Group•Nashville, TN

30d•Onsite

About The Position

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. We are MCA, Music Corporation of America, a division of Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company with a storied history of successful Artists. We are committed to artistry, innovation, and entrepreneurship. We identify and develop recording Artists, and we produce, distribute, and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world. MCA is hiring for a Director, Finance. The ideal candidate possesses financial forecasting, analysis, and accounting experience with demonstrated proficiency in detailed financial analysis and reporting, financial systems, and communication skills. Position works in office Monday-Thursday. How You’ll CREATE: Responsible for generating reports and tools used by the Finance team, including monthly results publication. Understand and facilitate financial modeling and forecasting, including monthly reforecasts of sales/revenues, recording and marketing and overhead costs, as well as new deal analysis. Assist with monthly financial close in coordination with Sr Director, Finance and Central Accounting Services (CAS), including working with CAS & Corporate Finance to resolve issues, and providing supporting information / schedules where necessary. Compile executive presentations in support of Actuals, Forecast and Plan, and speak to variances. Maintain artist roster and projects metadata within internal financial systems. Be familiar with and able to implement budget management across departments (ex: staff travel and entertainment) and projects (ex: marketing). Prepare ad-hoc statements for third parties, like direct-to-consumer reporting. Develop reporting and analyses to support decision-making for management and third parties. Aid in liaising with external and internal auditors on business unit audits, process audits, SOX compliance reviews, as needed. Special projects as required, including collaborating with other departments across MCA.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics or Accounting preferred.
Minimum 5 years+ experience.
Attention-to-Detail a must.
Ability to synthesize complex financial data into actionable insights and recommendations.
Willingness and excitement to lean into AI tools
Proficiency with MS Office products including advance skills in Excel and PowerPoint.
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, including adaptability, personal effectiveness, and the ability to establish quick rapport.
Must possess experience with monthly close, forecasting, expenses.
Strong communication skills with the capacity to relay to executives and management, while being sensitive to confidential information.
Must be a self-starter with the ability to prioritize and effectively follow through under pressure and/or tight deadlines.
Show integrity, ethics, and a commitment to upholding the highest standards of financial integrity.
Knowledge of IFRS and GAAP

Nice To Haves

Hyperion Financial Management/Smartview Reporting, SAP and BPC planning financial application experience/knowledge strongly preferred.
Music industry experience preferred.
CPA, and/or Uniport experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Responsible for generating reports and tools used by the Finance team, including monthly results publication.
Understand and facilitate financial modeling and forecasting, including monthly reforecasts of sales/revenues, recording and marketing and overhead costs, as well as new deal analysis.
Assist with monthly financial close in coordination with Sr Director, Finance and Central Accounting Services (CAS), including working with CAS & Corporate Finance to resolve issues, and providing supporting information / schedules where necessary.
Compile executive presentations in support of Actuals, Forecast and Plan, and speak to variances.
Maintain artist roster and projects metadata within internal financial systems.
Be familiar with and able to implement budget management across departments (ex: staff travel and entertainment) and projects (ex: marketing).
Prepare ad-hoc statements for third parties, like direct-to-consumer reporting.
Develop reporting and analyses to support decision-making for management and third parties.
Aid in liaising with external and internal auditors on business unit audits, process audits, SOX compliance reviews, as needed.
Special projects as required, including collaborating with other departments across MCA.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Including 100% coverage for out-patient in-network mental health services
Fertility coverage for eligible medical plan participants
Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
401(k) with 100% immediate vesting on the first 5% of your contributions, plus an additional UMG contribution
A 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