Position:
Senior Accountant
Division:
Label/Finance
Reports To:
Controller
Responsible For:
Ensure accuracy of monthly financial statements and account reconciliations
Location:
Remote - Canada
Salary:
$75,000- $80,000
Position Summary
The Senior Accountant is a key role in assisting the finance department in meeting reporting deadlines. This position will ensure that all day-to-day transactions are accurately reported. The role will verify financial transactions and overseeing accounting operations. The role will be responsible for month-end entries and reconciliations; assisting with the preparation of monthly financial statements for board reporting in a timely manner. The Senior Accountant will review work performed by junior staff and assist with a range of internal and one-off projects. This will include delegating and assisting juniors where possible; artist management reporting and analysis and the review of related P&L’s prepared by junior staff. The role will assist the Controller and VP of Finance with the preparation of year-end working papers and tax return information for our auditors and tax advisors. They will also assist with the year-end audit process and cash flow functions
About Nettwerk
Nettwerk Music Group is a full-service artist development and music intellectual property brand builder with a history spanning nearly 40 years. Nettwerk operates a global organization with offices in major cities around the world and an infrastructure to match. At Nettwerk we pride ourselves on our ability to anticipate shifts in consumer behavior and to effectively leverage technology in order to place great music in the hands of fans. We’re looking for inspired, skilled and energetic people to help us deliver on that promise.
Role Responsibilities:
Month-end
- Manage month-end close process including, but not limited to, the preparation and completion of entries, supporting working papers, reconciliations, including some review of work performed by junior staff
- Draft monthly F/S in a timely manner for review by the Controller
- Reconcile artist advances that are recoverable
- Review GST return filings and assist with CRA correspondence and queries
- Review coding of revenues and expenses
- Analyze, reconcile, and review intercompany transactions across multi-jurisdictions and in multi-currency
- Analyze and perform reconciliations related to multi-currency balances and revaluations, including monthly foreign exchange revaluation procedures
- Ensure the integrity of the monthly financial statements and error-free reporting
- Analyze and reconcile monthly royalty expenses and accruals
- Analyze and reconcile revenue accruals and artist paythroughs
- Calculate and post inventory adjustments
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts with supporting working papers & analysis
Cash Flow
- Review bank reconciliations prepared by junior staff
- Manage foreign exchange and intercompany transactions
Reporting
- Review company P&Ls, artist manager P&Ls as well as other ad hoc artist-related reporting as required
- Analyze budgets to actuals for entity-level income and expenses and artist related P&Ls
- Review tax reporting for annual tax slips in Canada & the USA
- Complete statistical surveys
Accounts Receivable
- Supervise and review coding of sales and earnings data from distributors and licensees, and entry to the appropriate system
- Supervise and review coding of expenses receivable from distributor statements, and entry to the appropriate system
Accounts Payable
- Review and approve coding of invoices and entry to the appropriate system
- Review and approve coding of monthly employee credit cards and other expense reports
Other
- Assist with the budgeting process on an annual basis
- Suggest system and workflow improvements
- Assist the A/R and A/P clerks and the other finance staff when workflow requires
- Leadership - Will be responsible for leading a small team once comfortable in the role
This is a dynamic position and requires someone who is willing and able to deal with ad-hoc queries of a varying nature.
Role Requirements:
- 3-5 years of experience in an intermediate or senior accountant role
- Designated as a CPA or experience that replicates skill set, with a strong understanding of US GAAP and Canadian corporate tax
- Must be able to and be depended upon to think outside the box
- Exceptional communication (written & verbal) skills and problem-solving skills
- Strong supervision, training, and interpersonal skills
- Strong organization and time management skills
- Positive and enthusiastic attitude
- Proficient in the use of:
- MS Office; strong Microsoft Excel skills are essential (daily use of non-templated lookups and pivot tables)
- NetSuite; experience in a non-automated environment an asset
- Experience with multi-currency and multi-jurisdictional intercompany transactions is an asset
To apply, please send your resume to jobs@nettwerk.com. We thank all applicants, however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Nettwerk is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.