TwentyThree North · 1 week ago
Director of Accounting
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $175K/yr
6+ years expTwentyThree North is an entertainment organization seeking a Director of Accounting to lead their general ledger and monthly close process. This role involves managing accounting operations across multiple entities and collaborating with various departments to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Charlie Tarone, MBA
Responsibilities
Own and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with GAAP
Lead day-to-day general ledger operations, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
Oversee accounting activities across multiple legal entities, including subsidiaries and joint ventures with distinct reporting needs
Manage intercompany activity, including billing, settlements, and consolidation adjustments
Support mergers, acquisitions, and business combinations, including purchase accounting and post-transaction integration
Partner with FP&A to provide financial data, variance explanations, and support for forecasting and budgeting activities
Collaborate with the Tax team on information requests, filings, and tax-related accounting matters
Oversee accounting for talent-related obligations, including participations, residuals, and other contingent compensation arrangements
Drive process improvements, strengthen internal controls, and scale accounting operations as the business grows
Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members, fostering a high-performance and accountable culture
Serve as a key point of contact for auditors and external advisors
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or related field
6+ years of progressive accounting experience
Prior experience within the entertainment industry (required)
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting for complex, multi-entity organizations
Demonstrated expertise in general ledger management and end-to-end close processes
Experience with intercompany accounting, consolidations, and entity-level reporting
Proven ability to partner cross-functionally and communicate effectively with non-accounting stakeholders
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with evolving priorities
Preferred
CPA preferred
Company
TwentyThree North
TwentyThree North is a premier executive search, consulting, and interim staffing firm specializing in CFO-related functions, including Finance, Accounting, Financial Reporting, and Technical Accounting.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase