Senior Accountant

Create Music Group•Los Angeles, CA

7d•$85,000 - $105,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Create Music Group is seeking a highly motivated Senior Accountant to join our Corporate Accounting team. Reporting to the Director of Accounting / Assistant Controller, this role will play a key part in the month-end close process, maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, and ensuring accurate financial reporting across a complex, multi-entity global organization. This position is ideal for a technically strong accountant who enjoys solving complex accounting challenges, driving process improvements, and partnering cross-functionally across the business. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, takes ownership of their work, and is passionate about building scalable accounting processes while mentoring junior team members. This is a hybrid position, and you will be expected to work from our Los Angeles office as necessary, directed by your Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting and an active CPA license required
2–4 years of progressive accounting experience, including a combination of public accounting (Big 4 preferred) and/or industry experience
Strong knowledge of US GAAP, general ledger accounting, and financial reporting
Experience working in high-growth, multi-entity, or private equity-backed organizations preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail with the ability to balance accuracy and speed
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment, working independently or as part of a team
Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner effectively across departments

Nice To Haves

Experience with NetSuite preferred
Experience with FloQast is a plus

Responsibilities

Own assigned areas of the monthly financial close process, ensuring timely and accurate completion of journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
Prepare and review account reconciliations across a broad range of accounts, including but not limited to cash, debt, equity, payroll, intercompany, leases, revenue, cogs, and accruals
Support accounting for domestic and international subsidiaries, ensuring consistency and compliance across multiple legal entities
Perform variance analysis to explain period-over-period financial results
Investigate complex accounting issues, identify root causes of discrepancies, and implement sustainable solutions
Maintain well-documented, audit-ready account support and ensure compliance with US GAAP and company accounting policies
Support annual financial statement audits, compliance filings, and other external reporting requirements
Identify opportunities to improve close timelines, reconciliations, internal controls, and accounting workflows
Drive automation and standardization initiatives that improve efficiency and scalability across the accounting function
Mentor and provide guidance to Staff Accountants by reviewing work, sharing best practices, and supporting professional development
Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, Technical Accounting, Operations, Legal, and other departments to ensure accurate accounting for business activities
Participate in special projects, acquisitions, system implementations, and other strategic finance initiatives as the company continues to grow
Other duties as assigned