Vice President, Accounting Operations

VP, Accounting Operations

remote type Remote

locations USA – Remote

time type Full time

job requisition id R-020266

Job Description:

Job Title: Vice President, COE Accounting, Record-to-Report(RTR)

Why this could be your next big break:

The Vice President, COE Accounting RTR will oversee the process delivery team and own the RTR process (Fixed Assets, General Accounting and Financial Reporting, Project Costing, and Inventory Accounting, Artist Projects, Corporate Consolidations, and Account Reconciliations). They will help to re-imagine our processes and systems to establish more standardized and efficient ways of working that will drive WMG’s growth and business aspirations.

Here you’ll get to:

• Manage RTR process team and ensure that the team functions effectively and efficiently
• Develop, communicate, and execute policies and procedures for the RTR process area
• Track and measure performance against defined key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs); review KPIs on a regular basis and suggest changes where necessary
• Report performance (statistics/metrics) to business units in accordance with KPIs / SLAs
• Improve RTR business process on a continual basis utilizing leading practices
• Ensure audit controls are followed, provide direction on audit strategy, and assist in the maintenance of internal and external audit procedures
• Partner with corporate finance team for initial consolidations of the legal entities
• Serve as a point of escalation and final approval (e.g., journal entries, reconciliations, financial reports, etc.)
• Act as key contact / subject matter resource to all external groups which affect / are affected by the RTR process
• Own master data and approve requests for master data changes
• Set and monitor tolerances, parameters, users, and profiles in the master databases in the ERP
• Build and manage relationships with the label/affiliates
• Manage and coordinate the provision of timely and high-quality service and delivery to the business
• Scope could expand to include additional functions or regions

The Key Accountabilities are:

• Be prepared and willing to dig into the details enough to be able to support the RTR function effectively. Know who is doing what on the RTR team, org design, structure.
• Perform Fixed Asset Accounting and Reporting
• Intangible Asset Accounting
• Record Transactions
• Intercompany Recharges Accounting
• Analyze & Reconcile Accounts
• Period Close & Consolidation
• Financial Reporting
• Capital and Artist Project Accounting
• Perform Product Cost Planning
• Record Production Transactions
• Perform Period End Closing and Cost Analysis & Reporting
• Set Transfer Prices
• Perform Inventory Analysis and Reporting
• Profit & Loss Statement Accounting

Rockstar candidates will:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required
• MBA/Advanced Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• CPA required
• Knowledge of SAP
• Experience with ERP’s
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required
• Ensure period-end and closed activities are completed on time
• Have experience in global organizations
• Have a Service Delivery mindset
• Be a team player

It would be music to our ears if you also had:

• 10+ years of accounting experience
• Strong work-ethic and are a self-starter with effective organizational skills with attention to detail who proactively seeks out new solutions
• Problem solving, decision making, and continuous process improvement skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Partnering, influencing, and communication skills to convey key elements in a concise and positive manner across a range of audiences and levels
• Ability to work proactively, independently, and as a strategic partner in a team environment
• Demonstrated critical thinking and dedication to deepening understanding of work being done

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Salary Range

$218,000 to $238,000 Annually

Salary ranges are included for job postings where required by law. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as work experience and business needs. The pay range is subject to change at any time dependent on a variety of internal and external factors.

WMG is committed to inclusion and diversity in all aspects of our business. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and will evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, marital status, medical condition as defined by state law (genetic characteristics or cancer), physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.