Head of Royalties and Content Accounting

Suno • San Francisco, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As Director of Accounting, Royalties & Content Accounting at Suno, you will lead the function responsible for accurate, scalable accounting across our content and royalty ecosystem. You will combine deep technical expertise with a highly collaborative leadership style. This will require building strong relationships across Finance, Operations, Legal, and Product, while developing and mentoring a growing team. This role is both strategic and hands-on. You will help define accounting frameworks for innovative, AI-driven music products, strengthen processes and controls as we scale, and ensure our content accounting practices support Suno’s long-term growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with leadership responsibility in content, media, music, or technology-driven environments
• Deep experience with royalty accounting, licensing models, or content-based business economics
• Deep knowledge of GAAP and strong judgment in applying accounting principles to complex, non-standard transactions
• Proven experience leading teams with a collaborative, inclusive, and development-oriented management style
• Strong ability to partner cross-functionally and influence in a fast-moving organization
• Experience owning or overseeing month-end close, audits, and accounting policy development
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex accounting topics to both technical and non-technical audiences

Nice To Haves

• CPA or equivalent certification
• Background in high-growth consumer tech, media, music, or AI-driven companies
• Experience scaling accounting functions, systems, or teams during periods of rapid growth
• Familiarity with SOX, internal controls, and audit readiness in a scaling environment

Responsibilities

• Lead and own end-to-end accounting for royalties, content costs, and revenue share arrangements, including monthly close and financial reporting
• Partner closely with Legal, Product, FP&A, and Operations to align on contract interpretation, accounting treatment, and business objectives
• Oversee accounting for complex agreements, including licensing contracts, minimum guarantees, and evolving royalty models
• Establish and refine scalable processes, controls, and documentation to support rapid growth and increasing complexity
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing content accounting team with a focus on collaboration, clarity, and continuous improvement
• Serve as a key stakeholder in audits, working cross-functionally to ensure timely, accurate, and well-supported outcomes
• Drive accounting strategy for new initiatives, including product launches, system implementations, and international expansion
• Act as a trusted thought partner to finance and company leadership, translating technical accounting into clear business implications

Benefits

• Company Equity Package
• 401(k) with 3% Employer Match & Roth 401(k)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance (PPO w/ HSA & FSA options)
• 11 Paid Holidays + Unlimited PTO & Sick Time
• 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Creative Education Stipend
• Generous Commuter Allowance
• In-Office Lunch (5 days per week)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees