The Orchard · 2 weeks ago
Director of Finance And Accounting
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$140K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expThe Orchard is a leading full-service music distribution company that partners with independent artists and labels. As the Director of Finance and Accounting, you will provide key accounting, reporting, and analytical support, ensuring accurate financial reporting and assisting management in making strategic decisions.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with finance teams of priority labels to review and understand monthly financial reporting results, including new deals, investments, acquisitions, and significant P&L fluctuations against forecasts, budgets, and historical data
Support Sony Music Global Finance with reporting and financial analysis requests related to label activities (touring, merchandise sales, publishing, etc.)
Prepare P&L commentaries and present monthly results to the team and management
Collaborate with labels' finance teams to understand their daily accounting processes and policies
Identify areas for improvement and ensure alignment with IFRS and Orchard/Sony Music policies
Review contracts to identify factors impacting accounting treatments (e.g., principal vs. agent, revenue sources for artist royalty recoupment, contingent vs. non-contingent commitments)
Participate in the month-end close process by recording labels' monthly financial results in the Orchard ERP system, including management adjustments to comply with IFRS and Orchard/Sony Music accounting policies
Prepare journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and balance sheet disclosure schedules
Participate in new integration efforts for newly acquired companies and/or investments requiring financial consolidation accounting treatments
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting
5-7 years of experience in financial accounting, audit, and internal controls
Strong proficiency in MS Excel, including the ability to write complex formulas (intermediate to advanced level)
Proficiency in SAP and Quickbooks required
An excellent communicator and enthusiastic collaborator who works well with team members, external partners, and management
You are open minded with a passion for learning
You are curious, ask questions and get excited about new projects
A thoughtful, organized and results-oriented professional
You are thorough and thoughtful in your approach to problem solving
Able to adapt quickly to a changing environment with minimal disruption
Preferred
CPA preferred
Professional working proficiency in Spanish is preferred but not required
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage
401K + employer matching
Company-paid identity theft protection
Resources for pets
Mental health and meditation resources
Industry-leading fertility coverage
Fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding
Fully paid leave for caregivers
Programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity
Subsidized back-up child and elder care
Reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition, and student loans
Company
The Orchard
The Orchard is a music distribution, marketing and sales company for artists and labels to distribute content to digital and mobile outlets.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2015-03-18Acquired
Leadership Team
Colleen Theis
Chief Operating Officer
Richard Gottehrer
Founder & Chief Creative Officer
Recent News
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