Manager, Accounting

Sony•Nashville, TN

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounting Manager leads the company’s budgeting and expense oversight processes, partnering with department heads to develop, monitor, and analyze operating budgets across the organization. The role tracks actual results against budget, identifies trends and variances, and delivers actionable financial analysis to support decision-making. It also serves as the primary liaison between Accounting and Tax, coordinating accurate and timely financial data for tax reporting and compliance and helping align financial reporting with tax requirements. The position supervises one full-time employee responsible for cash reporting and oversees the Accounting intern program, including hiring, onboarding, and workload management. The role has a 7.5-hour business workday, though work volume frequently requires extended hours for evening and late-night events. The position offers a flexible work-from-home arrangement with limited in-office requirements, based from a modern office in downtown Nashville.

Requirements

At least 5 years of accounting experience.
Bachelor of Science degree in accounting or a related financial field.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Highly organized and attentive to detail.
Strong communication and presentation skills to engage, inspire, and influence.
Proven leadership and ability to delegate effectively.
Self-motivated and able to work independently.
Responsible and accountable, with pride in team achievements.
Honesty, trustworthiness, and ethical conduct are material requirements.
Ability to work a 7.5-hour business day, with frequently extended hours for evening and late-night events.

Nice To Haves

Public accounting experience.
CPA certification is encouraged.

Responsibilities

Partner with department heads to develop annual budgets aligned with company objectives and strategic priorities.
Monitor actual spending against budget and provide variance analysis and actionable insights to department leaders.
Deliver regular reporting and analytics to senior management, highlighting trends, risks, opportunities, and cost-optimization possibilities.
Improve budgeting and forecasting processes, tools, and reporting capabilities.
Act as the primary point of contact between Accounting and Tax, coordinating financial data needed for tax filings and reporting.
Prepare and review financial information for tax compliance, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
Supervise one full-time employee who handles cash reporting.
Oversee the Accounting intern program, including hiring and onboarding interns and managing their workloads.

Benefits

Inclusive, collaborative, global community and opportunity to support the creative journey.
Modern office environment in downtown Nashville designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork.
Flexible work-from-home arrangement with limited in-office requirements.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
401(k) with employer matching.
Company-paid identity theft protection.
Resources for pets, mental health, and meditation.
Industry-leading fertility coverage.
Fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding and fully paid caregiver leave.
Programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity.
Subsidized backup child and elder care.
Reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition, and student loans.
Professional growth and development investment.
Time off for a winter recess.