Assistant Controller--The Merch Collective
About Sony Music Entertainment
At Sony Music Entertainment, we fuel the creative journey. We’ve played a pioneering role in music history, from the first-ever music label to the invention of the flat disc record. We’ve nurtured some of music’s most iconic artists and produced some of the most influential recordings of all time.
Today, we work in more than 70 countries, supporting a diverse roster of international superstars, developing and independent artists, and visionary creators. From our position at the intersection of music, entertainment, and technology, we bring imagination and expertise to the newest products and platforms, embrace new business models, employ breakthrough tools, and provide powerful insights that help our artists push creative boundaries and reach new audiences. In everything we do, we’re committed to artistic integrity, transparency, and entrepreneurship.
Sony Music Entertainment is a member of the Sony family of global companies.
As Assistant Controller, you will be responsible for assisting the Controller with overseeing all financial operations to model and manage our Accounting department. Your role will encompass budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, providing variance analysis and recommended corrective actions to improve financial performance.
What you'll do:
- Assist the Finance Controller with Month end close: monthly reporting of actual performance, reconciling financial statements compared to original budget and forecasts. Enhance financial systems and reporting processes to improve accuracy and efficiency to ensure accounting treatment is in accordance with GAAP and IFRS.
- Forecasting and tracking monthly spending, developing Trend and Ad hoc Analyses and identifying areas for process improvement to reduce inefficiencies and improve current processes. Build and maintain sophisticated financial models to support strategic and operational decision-making with margin review. Cross training, leadership and support of Finance dept staff.
- Ownership of all Tour Royalty Statements, including coordination across departments to reconcile all Tour associated revenue, COGS and other expenses summarized in a completed settlement at the end of each Tour. Oversite and management of data calculations to confirm accuracy before final approvals for settlements and payment submissions.
- Oversee preparation and process of monthly Sales Tax reconciliations, manage sales tax compliance and research discrepancies.
- Oversee Fixed Assets, Asset management and Depreciation analysis.
- Administrator for senior level management functions within the G/L system, including year-end close processes.
Who you are:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
- 7+ years of proven accounting experience in a fast-paced environment managing month-end close processes as an Accounting Manager, Cost Accountant or similar role.
- Proficiency with financial systems and tools (SAP experience preferred).
- Advanced financial modeling experience and analytical capabilities.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
What we give you:
- You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to channel your passion every day
- A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork empowering you to bring your best
- An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching
- Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection and resources for pets, mental health and meditation resources, industry-leading fertility coverage, fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding, fully paid leave for caregivers, programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, subsidized back-up child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition, and student loans
- Investment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community.
- The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt, and create what happens next
- Time off for a winter recess
Sony Music is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.