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Warner Music Group

Accounting Manager

At Warner Music Group, we're a global collective of music makers and music lovers, tech innovators ... The Accounting Manager for Accounting is responsible for overseeing the monthly close process and ...

Warner Music Group

Director, Accounting

Making music and bringing it to the world is all about the power of originality amplified by ... Job Title: Director RTR, Accounting A little bit about our team: Warner Music's Center of ...

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At Warner Music Group, we're a global collective of music makers and music lovers, tech innovators ... The Accounting Manager for Accounting is responsible for overseeing the monthly close process and ...

Create Music Group

Staff Accountant

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$75K - $80K/yr

Established in 2015, Create Music Group is a leading music and entertainment company. The company ... Working closely with the Accounting and Finance teams, this individual will help ensure the ...

Warner Records

OR · On-site

Making music and bringing it to the world is all about the power of originality amplified by ... Job Title: Director RTR, Accounting A little bit about our team: Warner Music's Center of ...

RelentlessBeats LLC

Accounting Associate

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$17 - $26/hr

About Relentless Beats Born from founder Thomas Turner's passion for bringing underground music to ... About the Accounting Associate Position Relentless Beats is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting ...

Kobalt Music

Staff Accountant

New York, NY

$60K - $79K/yr

This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong accounting foundation who is looking to develop their skills in a fast-paced, international music company. You'll gain exposure to core ...

Kobalt Music

Staff Accountant

New York, NY · On-site

$60K - $79K/yr

This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong accounting foundation who is looking to develop their skills in a fast-paced, international music company. You'll gain exposure to core ...

Kobalt Music

Staff Accountant

New York, NY · On-site

$60K - $79K/yr

This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong accounting foundation who is looking to develop their skills in a fast-paced, international music company. You'll gain exposure to core ...

CFS

Accounting Manager

Franklin, TN · Hybrid

$95K/yr

Music Industry Accounting Manager - Work/Life Balance-Generous PTO - Up to $95,000 Base + Bonus + Long Term Incentive Plan - Hybrid After Training - Permanent Direct Hire **If you are having issues ...

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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for music accounting in the United States is $95,659.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,000.00 and $112,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive in Music Accounting, you need a strong background in accounting principles, financial reporting, and royalties management, often supported by a degree in accounting or finance. Familiarity with industry-specific software such as QuickBooks, royalty accounting platforms, and Excel is essential. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and effective communication are highly valued in this role. These abilities enable accurate tracking of complex royalty streams, transparent financial reporting, and successful collaboration with artists, labels, and other stakeholders.

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A Music Accounting job involves managing financial transactions, royalties, and budgets for artists, record labels, and music publishers. Professionals in this role track income from streaming, licensing, and performances, ensuring accurate payments to rights holders. They also handle financial reporting, tax compliance, and contract analysis to ensure proper revenue distribution. This role requires strong analytical skills and knowledge of the music industry's financial structures.

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Music Accounting professionals often navigate the complexities of tracking income from multiple sources, such as streaming platforms, physical sales, and live performances, each with unique reporting requirements. Ensuring timely and accurate royalty payments to artists and rights holders can be challenging due to frequent changes in licensing agreements and international accounting standards. Additionally, professionals in this field must regularly communicate and coordinate with artists, managers, and record labels to clarify payment details or resolve discrepancies. Adapting to evolving technology and staying updated on industry regulations are also key aspects that impact daily responsibilities.

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Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

Warner Music Group

Remote

Full-time

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

At Warner Music Group, we're a global collective of music makers and music lovers, tech innovators and inspired entrepreneurs, game-changing creatives and passionate team members. Here, we turn dreams into stardom and audiences into fans. We are guided by three core values that underpin everything we do across all our diverse businesses:
  • Curiosity: We do our best work when we're immersing ourselves in culture and breaking through barriers. Curiosity is the driving force behind creativity and ingenuity. It fuels innovation, and innovation is the key to our future.
  • Collaboration: Making music and bringing it to the world is all about the power of originality amplified by teamwork. A great idea, like a great song, travels globally. We ignite passions and build connections across our diverse community of artists, songwriters, partners, and fans.
  • Commitment: We pursue excellence for our team and our talent. Everything in music starts with a leap into the unknown, and we're committed to keeping the faith, acting with integrity, and delivering on our promises.

WMG is home to a wide range of artists, musicians, and songwriters that fuel our success. That is why we are committed to creating a work environment that actively values, appreciates, and respects everyone. We encourage applications from people with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.
Consider a career at WMG and get the best of both worlds - an innovative global music company that retains the creative spirit of a nimble independent.
A little bit about our team:
The U.S. Shared Services organization is based in WMG's Center of Excellence for Shared Services. The Center consists of five departments: Analysis, Finance, Legal, Licensing, and Reporting. Employees of the Center provide
services to all of WMG's U.S. and LATAM record labels, Warner Chappell Music Publishing, WEA Corp. and Alternative Distribution Alliance (WMG's distribution companies), and WMG's other U.S. business units. The Finance Department will be responsible for managing all the center's accounting and cash management functions. As a critical component of the Finance department, the Accounting Operations Group will provide accounting services and support to WMG's LATAM Recorded Music and Music Publishing businesses.
Your role:
The Accounting Manager for Accounting is responsible for overseeing the monthly close process and all aspects of Revenue and Royalty accounting for WMG LATAM businesses. They will liaise with internal and external auditors to
ensure compliance with SOX requirements as well as managing and developing a team of offshore and on-shore Accountants.
Here you'll get to:
  • Manage the monthly close process including analysis, general ledger entries, and reconciliation review, with a focus on Revenue and Royalty related functions for our LATAM businesses.
  • Support recorded music label finance and Music Publishing finance by answering questions and performing ad hoc requests around Revenue and Royalty related activities.
  • Act as Liaison between SSC and Local finance teams in LATAM countries
  • Work with team to complete submission to corporate and review of related schedules in submitted conjunction with the monthly/quarterly financials
  • Liaise with internal and external auditors, and ensure compliance with SOX requirements including drafting and updating process narratives, and maintenance of requirement documentation
  • Maintain strong relationships with finance personnel of affiliates/business units, internal/external auditors, 3rd party vendors, as well as other divisions within WMG
  • Perform ad-hoc tasks and special projects as required by Division and/or Directors
  • Manage, coach, and develop team members both onshore and offshore

About you:
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills
  • Experience in a management capacity leading month end close in a shared services environment
  • Shared Services mindset: drive efficiency, standardize processes, across different LATAM territories, and meet Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
  • Experience managing onshore and offshore teams
  • Experience with Revenue and Royalty accounting, understanding of ASC 606
  • BA/BS in Accounting/Finance
  • Bilingual English/Spanish
  • SAP S4 Experience
  • Excellent Excel/Microsoft Office skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills needed in interacting with internal/external parties
  • Detail oriented and ability to work under pressure/tight deadlines
  • Strong analytical skills in reviewing accounting transactions

We'd love it if you also had:
  • CPA a plus and Masters of accounting a plus
  • Royalty Systems experience a plus
  • 5+ years of experience in accounting or financial audit, preferably with Big 4 and private industry
  • Industry knowledge a plus
  • Bilingual in Portuguese a plus

As the home to 10K Projects, Asylum, Atlantic Music Group, East West, FFRR, Fueled by Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Warner Records, Warner Classics, and several other of the world's premier recording labels, Warner Music Group champions emerging artists and global superstars alike. And our renowned publishing company, Warner Chappell Music, represents genre-spanning songwriters and producers through a catalog of more than one million copyrights worldwide. Warner Music Group is also home to ADA, which supports the independent community, as well as artist services division WMX. In addition, WMG counts film and television storytelling powerhouse Warner Music Entertainment among its many brands.
Together, we are Warner Music Group: Independent Minds. Major Sound.
Love this job and want to apply?
Click the "Apply" link at the top of the page, or apply directly with your LinkedIn. Applying with LinkedIn will import all of the information you put in your profile, but will still allow you to upload a resume and cover letter.
Don't be discouraged if you don't hear from us right away. We're taking our time to review all resumes, and to find the best people for WMG.
Thanks for your interest in working for WMG. We love it here, and think you will, too.
#LI-HybridSalary Range: $110,000 to $125,000 AnnuallySalary ranges are included for job postings where required by law. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as work experience and business needs. The pay range is subject to change at any time dependent on a variety of internal and external factors.
Warner Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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