Stealth Talent Solutions · 1 day ago
Director of Accounting
Santa Monica, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$155K/yr - $165K/yr
7+ years expStealth Talent Solutions is partnering with a fast-growing media and entertainment company that focuses on sports, culture, and digital storytelling. They are seeking a Director of Accounting to lead accounting operations, reporting directly to senior finance executives, and to drive improvements in financial processes and reporting.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Hermis Alvarenga
Responsibilities
Month-end close (currently ~7 days, with a goal to reach a consistent 5-day soft close)
Full general ledger oversight and account reconciliations
Revenue recognition tied to advertising and sponsorship delivery
Financial reporting and budget-to-actuals analysis
Show-level and initiative-level P&Ls
Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
Payroll oversight
Technical accounting and policy recommendations
Support of annual, non-public audits
Budget review, approvals, and cost-savings analysis
Implementation of automation and AI tools to improve accuracy and efficiency
Qualification
Required
7+ years of progressive accounting experience
Roughly: Associate → Senior → Manager → Senior Manager level exposure
Strong hands-on accounting background (journal entries, reviews, bill approvals)
Experience in a startup or high-growth environment strongly preferred
Solid revenue recognition experience (advertising / impression-based models a plus)
Advanced Excel skills
Comfortable owning close, reporting, and process improvements end-to-end
Preferred
CPA
1–3 years of Big 4 or public accounting experience
Media, entertainment, advertising, or digital content experience
Exposure to royalty or rights accounting
Interest in automation and AI-enabled accounting workflows
Benefits
Target bonus: 8% , based on individual and company performance (paid annually)
Stock options
100% employer-paid health insurance
401(k) (no match)
Monthly phone/internet stipend
Company
Stealth Talent Solutions
Stealth Talent Solutions is a next-gen, technology-driven recruiting firm that’s reimagined what working with an agency should look like.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase