What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager position at APM Music?
Everyone who has ever experienced music synchronized to picture knows the undeniable impact that it plays. APM Music has been a crucial part of that experience for over 35 years with everything from the smallest of indie films to the largest blockbuster studio releases; television sit-coms to commercials and sports broadcasting; video games to film trailers; and, even user-generated content to being sampled in some of your favorite songs.
Founded in 1983 as a joint venture between Sony/ATV and Universal, APM Music is the recognized leader in the production music industry. Offering a comprehensive collection of original music, the TV, Film and Trailers team at APM Music helps music supervisors, filmmakers, studios, distributors, production companies, editors and producers find/license/create music for their productions from our ever-expanding collection of 1M tracks.
The Role
We are seeking an Accounting Manager to lead all Accounting and Finance functions under the direction of the CFO. The Accounting Manager will be responsible for the development, interpretation, and implementation of complex financial and accounting concepts, financial planning and internal controls. The Accounting Manager will manage the monthly, quarterly and yearly accounting close process, and will work closely with other team members to build accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP. The Accounting Manager will also be responsible for identifying and implementing process improvements.
Job Duties:
| Accounting
Finance
Data and Systems
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Requirements:
- Flexible, strategic team player with high integrity and ethical standards, who is also able and willing to be extremely “hands-on;”
- Self-starter with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage time effectively;
- Must be able to fluctuate between micro and macro issues, working with staff at a detailed level and delivering results to management at an executive level;
- Meticulous, detailed-oriented and organized;
- Must be software savvy and able to reconcile data between multiple systems;
- Expert Excel skills and the ability to manage large sets of data using vlookups, pivot tables and sumifs;
- Bachelors in Accounting/Finance required;
- Strong understanding of GAAP and full Accounting Cycle;
- 5 years of progressive accounting experience with a portion of it being in a supervisory role
- CPA is preferred, but not required
What’s in it for you?
- The opportunity to work with a dynamic and well-regarded team on many of your favorite TV series, films and productions.
- A challenging opportunity in an ever-changing (and rapidly growing!) industry
- Flexibility to work outside of the office as this is a hybrid position
- Health benefits, 401k, life and disability benefits and a generous time-off policy
- Team building and attendance to industry events