Accounting Manager

At Warner Music Group, we’re a global collective of music makers and music lovers, tech innovators and inspired entrepreneurs, game-changing creatives and passionate team members. Here, we turn dreams into stardom and audiences into fans. We are guided by three core values that underpin everything we do across all our diverse businesses: Curiosity : We do our best work when we’re immersing ourselves in culture and breaking through barriers. Curiosity is the driving force behind creativity and ingenuity. It fuels innovation, and innovation is the key to our future. Collaboration : Making music and bringing it to the world is all about the power of originality amplified by teamwork. A great idea, like a great song, travels globally. We ignite passions and build connections across our diverse community of artists, songwriters, partners, and fans. Commitment : We pursue excellence for our team and our talent. Everything in music starts with a leap into the unknown, and we’re committed to keeping the faith, acting with integrity, and delivering on our promises. WMG is home to a wide range of artists, musicians, and songwriters that fuel our success. That is why we are committed to creating a work environment that actively values, appreciates, and respects everyone. We encourage applications from people with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Consider a career at WMG and get the best of both worlds – an innovative global music company that retains the creative spirit of a nimble independent. A little bit about our team: The U.S. Shared Services organization is based in WMG’s Center of Excellence for Shared Services. The Center consists of five departments: Analysis, Finance, Legal, Licensing, and Reporting. Employees of the Center provide services to all of WMG’s U.S. and LATAM record labels, Warner Chappell Music Publishing, WEA Corp. and Alternative Distribution Alliance (WMG’s distribution companies), and WMG’s other U.S. business units. The Finance Department will be responsible for managing all the center's accounting and cash management functions. As a critical component of the Finance department, the Accounting Operations Group will provide accounting services and support to WMG's LATAM Recorded Music and Music Publishing businesses. Your role: The Accounting Manager for Accounting is responsible for overseeing the monthly close process and all aspects of Revenue and Royalty accounting for WMG LATAM businesses. They will liaise with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance with SOX requirements as well as managing and developing a team of offshore and on-shore Accountants. Here you’ll get to: Manage the monthly close process including analysis, general ledger entries, and reconciliation review, with a focus on Revenue and Royalty related functions for our LATAM businesses. Support recorded music label finance and Music Publishing finance by answering questions and performing ad hoc requests around Revenue and Royalty related activities. Act as Liaison between SSC and Local finance teams in LATAM countries Work with team to complete submission to corporate and review of related schedules in submitted conjunction with the monthly/quarterly financials Liaise with internal and external auditors, and ensure compliance with SOX requirements including drafting and updating process narratives, and maintenance of requirement documentation Maintain strong relationships with finance personnel of affiliates/business units, internal/external auditors, 3rd party vendors, as well as other divisions within WMG Perform ad-hoc tasks and special projects as required by Division and/or Directors Manage, coach, and develop team members both onshore and offshore About you: Strong leadership and organizational skills Experience in a management capacity leading month end close in a shared services environment Shared Services mindset: drive efficiency, standardize processes, across different LATAM territories, and meet Service Level Agreements (SLAs) Experience managing onshore and offshore teams Experience with Revenue and Royalty accounting, understanding of ASC 606 BA/BS in Accounting/Finance Bilingual English/Spanish SAP S4 Experience Excellent Excel/Microsoft Office skills Excellent oral and written communication skills needed in interacting with internal/external parties Detail oriented and ability to work under pressure/tight deadlines Strong analytical skills in reviewing accounting transactions We’d love it if you also had: CPA a plus and Masters of accounting a plus Royalty Systems experience a plus 5+ years of experience in accounting or financial audit, preferably with Big 4 and private industry Industry knowledge a plus Bilingual in Portuguese a plus As the home to 10K Projects, Asylum, Atlantic Music Group, East West, FFRR, Fueled by Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Warner Records, Warner Classics, and several other of the world’s premier recording labels, Warner Music Group champions emerging artists and global superstars alike. And our renowned publishing company, Warner Chappell Music, represents genre-spanning songwriters and producers through a catalog of more than one million copyrights worldwide. Warner Music Group is also home to ADA, which supports the independent community, as well as artist services division WMX. In addition, WMG counts film and television storytelling powerhouse Warner Music Entertainment among its many brands. Together, we are Warner Music Group: Independent Minds. Major Sound. Love this job and want to apply? Click the “Apply” link at the top of the page, or apply directly with your LinkedIn. Applying with LinkedIn will import all of the information you put in your profile, but will still allow you to upload a resume and cover letter. Don’t be discouraged if you don’t hear from us right away. We’re taking our time to review all resumes, and to find the best people for WMG. Thanks for your interest in working for WMG. We love it here, and think you will, too. #LI-Hybrid Salary Range: $110,000 to $125,000 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. Warner Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Links to relevant documents: 2026 Benefits At A Glance final.pdf EVerify Participation Poster.pdf Right To Work .pdf