Director, North America Finance

Universal Music•Santa Monica, CA

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.

Requirements

Complete understanding of accounting systems.
High degree of competence with computers to be able to upload and download information to and from the financial systems for additional manipulation.
Strong analytical skills; ability to make certain decisions based on information provided and understand the ramifications of each decision.
Ability to work independently and/or in a team-oriented environment.
Ability to interact with other affiliated offices to resolve questions, problems and/or requests for information.
Effective communication skills; requires the ability to communicate certain accounting policies and procedures and give direction to various contacts in order to complete the necessary responsibilities.
Superior skills in Excel, Word and familiar with financial reporting software.
Professional attitude and ability to retain confidential information.
5+ years of accounting or finance experience
BA degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field required

Nice To Haves

SAP and HFM experience strongly preferred
CPA or Master degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field preferred

Responsibilities

Direct all aspects of revenue reporting and analysis, including oversight of revenue processing, accrual estimates and partnering closely with the Digital Business Affairs team to manage and ensure proper treatment of direct digital deal accounting
Lead the revenue forecasting and budgeting process across North America entities, delivering financial insights to global finance and executive teams
Manage monthly close review process, providing input to central accounting team and sign-off on P&L reporting to ensure accuracy, integrity, and adherence to corporate policies
Partner with publishing administration royalty department, as key lead between finance and royalty teams to ensure completeness, accuracy, and timely revenue and royalty processing
Serve as main contact for audits and oversight of revenue and royalty control processes including Sarbanes Oxley compliance
Provide input on finance system design and implementation of automation solutions, and AI-driven initiatives to streamline processes, enhance forecasting accuracy, and enable decision-making

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
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
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