Director, Finance

We are UMG the Universal Music Group. We are the worlds leading music everything we do we are committed to artistry innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music music publishing merchandising and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters and we produce distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.

We are MCA Music Corporation of Americaa division of Universal Music Group. We are the worlds leading music company with a storied history ofsuccessful are committed to artistry innovation and develop recording Artists and we produce distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight andentertain fans around the world.

MCA is hiring for a Director Finance. The ideal candidate possesses financial forecasting analysis and accounting experience with demonstrated proficiency in detailed financial analysis and reporting financial systems and communication skills. Position works in office Monday-Thursday.

How Youll CREATE:

• Responsible for generating reports and tools used by the Finance team including monthly results publication.
• Understand and facilitate financial modeling and forecasting including monthly reforecasts of sales/revenues recording and marketing and overhead costs as well as new deal analysis.
• Assist with monthly financial close in coordination with Sr Director Finance and Central Accounting Services (CAS) including working with CAS & Corporate Finance to resolve issues and providing supporting information / schedules where necessary.
• Compile executive presentations in support of Actuals Forecast and Plan and speak to variances.
• Maintain artist roster and projects metadata within internal financial systems.
• Be familiar with and able to implement budget management across departments (ex: staff travel and entertainment) and projects (ex: marketing).
• Prepare ad-hoc statements for third parties like direct-to-consumer reporting.
• Develop reporting and analyses to support decision-making for management and third parties.
• Aid in liaising with external and internal auditors on business unit audits process audits SOX compliance reviews as needed.
• Special projects as required including collaborating with other departments across MCA.

Bring Your VIBE:

• Bachelors Degree in Finance Economics Statistics or Accounting preferred.
• Minimum 5 years experience.
• Attention-to-Detail a must.
• Ability to synthesize complex financial data into actionable insights and recommendations.
• Willingness and excitement to lean into AI tools
• Hyperion Financial Management/Smartview Reporting SAP and BPC planning financial application experience/knowledge strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office products including advance skills in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills including adaptability personal effectiveness and the ability to establish quick rapport.
• Must possess experience with monthly close forecasting expenses.
• Strong communication skills with the capacity to relay to executives and management while being sensitive to confidential information.
• Music industry experience preferred.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to prioritize and effectively follow through under pressure and/or tight deadlines.
• Show integrity ethics and a commitment to upholding the highest standards of financial integrity.
• Knowledge of IFRS and GAAP CPA and/or Uniport experience a plus.

Perks Playlist:

Join an entrepreneurial global organization where authenticity boldness creativity connection drive and insight arent just valuestheyre how we work every day. Here are some of the ways we support you along the way (and just a few of the benefits we offer):

• Comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage

• Including 100% coverage for out-patient in-network mental health services

• Fertility coverage for eligible medical plan participants

• Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes spa treatments meal services travel and so much more (up to $720/year)

• Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement

• 401(k) with 100% immediate vesting on the first 5% of your contributions plus an additional UMG contribution

A variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:

• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees

• 3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees

• 2-weeks paid Winter Break

• 10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)

• Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)

• Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent

Check out our full overview of benefits on the Perks Playlist page of the career site.

Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.

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