Director, Accounting in United States at Jobgether

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Director, Accounting in United States.

This senior leadership role sits at the core of a global shared services finance organization, overseeing complex accounting operations that support multiple business units across recorded music, publishing, and corporate functions. You will be responsible for ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and efficiency of financial reporting processes, while driving continuous improvement across accounting operations. Acting as a key bridge between finance, operations, IT, and executive leadership, you will lead cross-functional alignment and strengthen financial governance. The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on leadership of large, distributed teams across onshore and offshore locations. You will also play a critical role in acquisitions, audits, and process transformation initiatives. This is a high-impact position where strong financial leadership directly supports global creative and commercial operations.

• Lead and oversee shared services accounting operations, including general ledger management, monthly close processes, reconciliations, eliminations, and consolidated financial reporting.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements by analyzing variances, investigating discrepancies, and providing clear explanations to leadership.
• Manage and develop accounting teams across onshore and offshore locations, providing leadership, coaching, and direction to managers and analysts.
• Strengthen and maintain internal controls, ensuring compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and identifying and remediating control gaps.
• Partner with business unit finance leaders, CFOs, and executives to provide financial insights, reporting, and support for decision-making.
• Drive continuous process improvement across accounting operations, leveraging automation tools such as BlackLine to enhance efficiency and close processes.
• Support audits, acquisition integrations, and special projects while ensuring alignment across finance, accounting, IT, and operations functions.
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts, delivering insights and recommendations to senior leadership.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; Master’s degree or CPA preferred.
• 8–10+ years of progressive financial management or controllership experience.
• At least 4 years of leadership experience in shared services environments managing distributed (onshore/offshore) accounting teams.
• Experience supporting executive-level finance stakeholders, ideally at CFO or VP level.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, consolidation processes, and internal controls.
• Solid understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance requirements.
• Experience with large, multinational organizations and complex financial structures.
• Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA, HFM, and BlackLine is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across functions.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, lead transformation initiatives, and deliver results in high-pressure environments.

• Competitive annual salary ranging from $140,000 to $160,000 USD.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement savings plan and financial wellbeing programs.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Career development opportunities within a global, fast-moving entertainment organization.
• Exposure to high-impact finance transformation and acquisition integration initiatives.
• Inclusive, collaborative culture that values creativity, diversity, and innovation.
• Flexible remote work environment supporting work-life balance.