Senior Manager, Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting

Established in 2015, Create Music Group is a leading music and entertainment company. The company operates as a record label, distribution company, and entertainment network which generates over 15 billion music streams each month on DSP’s. Named #2 on the Inc 5000 Fastest Growth Companies in America in 2020, the company has grown exponentially by leveraging its owned IP with its media and technology platform. The company works with superstar artists, major and independent record labels, and global media brands. It operates a number of companies including Label Engine, one of the largest independent music distribution platforms in the world, with over 75,000 artists and 5,000 label clients; and Flighthouse, a digital entertainment brand focused on Gen Z,  which has more than 300 million followers across social media. Create Music Group is based in Hollywood, CA and has 400 employees worldwide. Job Summary The Senior Manager, Technical Accounting & Reporting is a high-impact leadership role responsible for driving the company’s global close and consolidation process while leading technical accounting under US GAAP. This position plays a critical role in supporting M&A activity, purchase price accounting, complex equity and debt structures, and the preparation of audited financial statements. Partnering cross-functionally with Accounting, FP&A, Legal, Corporate Development, and international subsidiaries, this individual ensures financial accuracy, timely reporting, and compliance across a multi-entity, multi-currency environment. The role requires both deep technical accounting expertise and hands-on consolidation experience. This is a high-visibility position with direct exposure to executive leadership, private equity sponsors, and external auditors, offering the opportunity to build scalable reporting infrastructure as the company grows organically and through acquisitions. Responsibilities Technical Accounting & M&A Lead technical accounting analysis and documentation under US GAAP (ASC 805, 810, 830, 350, 718, 842, 480, etc.)Oversee accounting for business combinations and asset acquisitions, including purchase price accounting (PPA), valuation coordination, and integration into the general ledgerDraft technical accounting memos supporting complex transactions, debt and equity issuances, and non-routine mattersPartner with Legal, FP&A, and Corporate Development on transaction structuring and accounting implicationsSupport post-acquisition integration, including chart of accounts alignment and reporting standardization Consolidation & Close Lead the monthly global consolidation process in NetSuite, including intercompany eliminations, foreign currency translation (CTA), equity method accounting, and multi-entity eliminationsReview consolidated financial statements and identify anomalies or misstatements prior to closeDrive continuous improvement of the close calendar and consolidation processesMaintain governance over chart of accounts and reporting structures across subsidiaries External Reporting & Audit Lead preparation of audited annual financial statements under US GAAPManage the external reporting process using DFIN or a comparable reporting toolCoordinate directly with external auditors and manage audit deliverablesSupport preparation of quarterly reporting packages for executive leadership and private equity stakeholdersMaintain documentation supporting key accounting judgments and estimates Systems & Reporting Infrastructure Serve as finance owner for NetSuite consolidation and reporting functionalityEnsure integrity of multi-entity and multi-currency reporting within NetSuitePartner with Finance Systems and Data teams to enhance reporting automation and accuracyImprove reporting workflows and documentation to support scalable growth Other duties as assigned Qualifications  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA required or strongly preferred7+ years of experience in technical accounting and financial reportingBig 4 public accounting experience strongly preferredExperience in private equity-backed or high-growth environments preferredDeep knowledge of US GAAP, particularly ASC 805 (Business Combinations), ASC 810 (Consolidations), ASC 830 (Foreign Currency), and equity and debt accountingHands-on experience with NetSuite (multi-entity, multi-currency consolidations)Experience preparing audited financial statements using DFIN or comparable reporting softwareStrong Excel and financial analysis skillsAbility to operate in a fast-paced, acquisition-driven environment What Success Looks Like Clean, audit-ready financial statementsWell-documented technical accounting positionsSeamless integration of acquired entitiesAccurate and timely global consolidationsStrong partnership with auditors and private equity stakeholdersScalable reporting infrastructure supporting continued growth Pay Scale $140,000 - $170,000 per yearThe final compensation within this range will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and overall fit for the role. Fair Chance Policy In accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment for qualified applicants with criminal histories. We evaluate candidates based on their qualifications and the nature of the offense in relation to the job for which they are applying. Locations: Los Angeles, CA