Senior Director of Accounting
About The Position
This notice is provided in connection with the filing of an application for permanent alien labor certification for this position. WME is the world’s preeminent talent agency. With over 125 years of experience, WME enables artists, athletes and brands to grow their businesses, leverage the full potential of their intellectual property, and bring projects to life that define the cultural landscape. WME’s expertise spans books, comedy, digital media, fashion, film, food, licensing, music, sports, television, theater, and more. Headquartered in Beverly Hills, WME’s office locations include Australia, Chicago, China, London, Miami, Nashville, and New York. WME is part of WME Group, a global network of businesses that represent the world’s leading talent, intellectual property and brands. For more information, please visit www.wmeagency.com.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalence in Accounting or a related field
- five (5) years of progressive experience in the field of accounting and/or financial reporting.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the day-to-day and month-end close activities of WME’s Accounting Department.
- Review month-end journal entries for WME and ensure completeness and accuracy of all journal entries for month-end close.
- Prepare, review and present monthly review reporting package to SVP, Controller and CFO.
- Research accounting issues under U.S. GAAP and provide technical expertise to the accounting team and management.
- Prepare technical accounting memos and analysis for significant accounting matters as needed.
- Manage the migration of various M&A transactions and divestitures, including, integration of new subsidiaries into our accounting system and reporting process.
- Coordinate and manage external audits, internal audits, and tax requests.
- Collaborate with the Corporate accounting and other cross-functional teams, including Finance, Legal, and Operations, on questions/requests.
- Maintain integrity of, and compliance with, internal controls (SOX).
- Ad hoc financial analysis and management reports to SVP, Controller, CFO, and executive management.
- Will manage 1 Director, 1 Senior Accounting Manager, 2 Accounting Managers, and 3 Senior Accountants.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
