Head of Royalties and Content Accounting jobs in United States
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Suno · 1 week ago

Head of Royalties and Content Accounting

Suno is a music company built to amplify imagination, offering a creative platform powered by advanced AI music technology. The Director of Accounting, Royalties & Content Accounting will lead the accounting function for royalties and content costs, ensuring accurate financial reporting and scalable processes while mentoring a growing team.

AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Music

Responsibilities

Lead and own end-to-end accounting for royalties, content costs, and revenue share arrangements, including monthly close and financial reporting
Partner closely with Legal, Product, FP&A, and Operations to align on contract interpretation, accounting treatment, and business objectives
Oversee accounting for complex agreements, including licensing contracts, minimum guarantees, and evolving royalty models
Establish and refine scalable processes, controls, and documentation to support rapid growth and increasing complexity
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing content accounting team with a focus on collaboration, clarity, and continuous improvement
Serve as a key stakeholder in audits, working cross-functionally to ensure timely, accurate, and well-supported outcomes
Drive accounting strategy for new initiatives, including product launches, system implementations, and international expansion
Act as a trusted thought partner to finance and company leadership, translating technical accounting into clear business implications

Qualification

Royalty accountingGAAP knowledgeLeadership experienceAccounting policy developmentCross-functional partnershipCollaborative management styleAudit readinessContent-based business economicsExperience in mediaExperience in technologyCPA certificationCommunicationMentoring skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with leadership responsibility in content, media, music, or technology-driven environments
Deep experience with royalty accounting, licensing models, or content-based business economics
Deep knowledge of GAAP and strong judgment in applying accounting principles to complex, non-standard transactions
Proven experience leading teams with a collaborative, inclusive, and development-oriented management style
Strong ability to partner cross-functionally and influence in a fast-moving organization
Experience owning or overseeing month-end close, audits, and accounting policy development
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex accounting topics to both technical and non-technical audiences

Preferred

CPA or equivalent certification
Background in high-growth consumer tech, media, music, or AI-driven companies
Experience scaling accounting functions, systems, or teams during periods of rapid growth
Familiarity with SOX, internal controls, and audit readiness in a scaling environment

Benefits

Company Equity Package
401(k) with 3% Employer Match & Roth 401(k)
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance (PPO w/ HSA & FSA options)
11 Paid Holidays + Unlimited PTO & Sick Time
16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Creative Education Stipend
Generous Commuter Allowance
In-Office Lunch (5 days per week)

Company

Suno

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Suno is a music-technology company that provides an AI-powered platform for generating original songs from simple text prompts.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$375M
Key Investors
Menlo VenturesLightspeed Venture PartnersMatrix
2025-11-19Series C· $250M
2024-05-20Series B· $125M
2023-03-01Series A

Leadership Team

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Georg Kucsko
Co-Founder & CTO
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Keenan Freyberg
Co-Founder & COO
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