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Independent Contractor – Finance Specialist
About Us
Soundmouse is the global standard for music cue sheet management and reporting, trusted by 25,000+ broadcast and music professionals worldwide, including the BBC, Channel 4, ITV, NBC, the NFL, RTL, Sky, Sony, Universal Pictures, and Warner Bros. Discovery. Our proprietary, industry-leading audio recognition technology identifies every music cue in broadcast content and submits compliant cue sheets to 40+ collecting societies globally, cutting admin time by 83%. We've been doing this since 2001.
In June 2026, BMI, the world's leading performance rights organization, acquired Soundmouse from Orfium. We operate independently as part of the BMI family and are at an inflection point: established infrastructure, new backing, and a clear next chapter with global reach to build.
About BMI
BMI is a global leader in music rights management, representing songwriters, composers, and publishers across all genres. Backed by New Mountain Capital, BMI is entering a transformative phase of growth with a strong focus on strategic acquisitions and global expansion.
Role
The Independent Contractor – Finance Specialist is responsible for overseeing the full spectrum of Cost Reporting, budgeting, taxation, statutory compliance, regulatory obligations by ensuring accuracy, integrity and timely submission of financial information and tax returns. The role is responsible for maintaining compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax laws, statutory regulations, and internal policies while supporting management in financial decision making and risk management.
Responsibilities
- Preparing Cost Matrix, departmental reports, increment cost analysis reports and other cost reports as required by Heads of Departments and Senior Management
- Coordinate the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections in collaboration with relevant departments.
- Oversee the preparation, review, and timely submission of applicable tax returns and statutory declarations.
- Ensure compliance with applicable Corporate Income Tax, Withholding Tax and other relevant tax laws and regulations.
- Coordinate tax payments and ensure that all tax obligations are settled within the prescribed deadlines to avoid penalties and interest.
- Coordinate tax audits, assessments, inquiries, and correspondence with the relevant tax authorities.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date tax records, computations, reconciliations, and supporting documentation in accordance with statutory requirements.
- Monitor changes in relevant laws, regulations and statutory requirements and communicate implications to management.
- Liaise with regulatory authorities, financial and statutory auditors, tax consultants, company secretaries and other professional advisers on financial, taxation and compliance matters.
- Maintain and ensuring statutory regulations, company information and other required records remain accurate and up to date with Banks, The Inland Revenue and other government authorities and institutions as applicable.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field. Professional qualifications such as CIMA, ACA, ACCA, CPA, or other relevant certifications are an added advantage.
- At least 10 years of proven experience in accounting, cost reporting, taxation, and compliance.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, taxation laws, and statutory reporting requirements.
- Experience coordinating tax audits and regulatory submissions.
- Experiencing using ERP systems and accounting software.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.
- Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
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Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and meeting deadlines.
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Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach.
Benefits
- Competitive salary package
- Hybrid work model with flexibility to support your lifestyle
- Comprehensive private health, life, and vision insurance coverage
- The latest tech equipment to support your productivity and creativity
- A collaborative, inclusive, and international work environment
EEO / Accommodation
At Soundmouse, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
