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About the Role

We are seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee the month-end close process, enhance the accuracy and rigor of our GL accounting, and manage a team of three accountants. This role involves reviewing work, building complex reconciliations, and supporting business scaling.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the month-end close process end-to-end, ensuring deadlines are met and the close calendar stays on track
• Review journal entries prepared by the accounting team for accuracy, completeness, and proper support
• Review account reconciliations, ensuring discrepancies are identified, explained, and resolved timely
• Partner with team members to design and build out more complex reconciliations, including process documentation and templates
• Manage, coach, and develop a team of 3 accountants; provide regular feedback and support career growth
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase close efficiency and reduce risk
• Serve as a point of escalation for accounting questions and judgment calls from the team
• Partner with the Assistant Controller on technical accounting matters, audit prep, and ad hoc projects
• Ensure GL activity is properly supported and compliant with US GAAP

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including prior experience reviewing the work of others
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP and month-end close processes
• Experience managing or mentoring a team preferred
• Proficiency with GL systems (e.g., NetSuite) and Excel required
• CPA a plus, not required
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced startup environment

Skills

• US GAAP
• Month-end close processes
• GL systems (e.g., NetSuite)
• Excel

Location

• New York
• Los Angeles
• London

Work Type

• Hybrid in-office schedules

Experience Level

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience

Education Level

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Benefits

• Equity participation
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Annual bonuses tied to results
• Flexible PTO
• Live shows, festivals, and the music community access

About the Company

• Firebird is a next generation music company providing career and brand guidance to over 1,000 artists worldwide.
• We redefine the intersection of music, technology and finance, with expertise across artist management and intellectual property creation.
• Our roster includes partners like Red Light Management, Mick Management, Transgressive, Defected, Ntertain, Tape Room, Easier Said, and many more.
• We are a team of ~40 music industry veterans, data nerds, operators, and builders who love music and put artists first.
• We are at an exciting growth stage, shaping the next era of the company and the industry.

Equal Opportunity

• We hire based on talent, passion, and potential. We don't discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.