Established in 2015, Create Music Group is a leading music and entertainment company. The company operates as a record label, distribution company, and entertainment network which generates over 15 billion music streams each month on DSP’s. Named #2 on the Inc 5000 Fastest Growth Companies in America in 2020, the company has grown exponentially by leveraging its owned IP with its media and technology platform. The company works with superstar artists, major and independent record labels, and global media brands. It operates a number of companies including Label Engine, one of the largest independent music distribution platforms in the world, with over 75,000 artists and 5,000 label clients; and Flighthouse, a digital entertainment brand focused on Gen Z, which has more than 300 million followers across social media. Create Music Group is based in Hollywood, CA and has 350 employees worldwide.
Job Summary
Are you a consolidation and reporting expert ready to make an impact at a dynamic, rapidly growing global music company? The Manager of Consolidation & Financial Reporting is a critical role responsible for leading the global financial close and consolidation process, preparing internal and external reporting packages, and supporting the technical accounting function. This person will collaborate cross-functionally across Accounting, FP&A, Legal, M&A, and international subsidiaries to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with US GAAP. This is a high-visibility role with direct access to senior leadership and the opportunity to shape scalable processes as the company grows organically and through acquisitions.
Responsibilities
- Lead the monthly global consolidation process, including intercompany eliminations, foreign currency translation (CTA), and equity accounting across all subsidiaries
- Assist in review of monthly balance sheet and P&L prior to close, identifying anomalies, misclassifications, or unusual trends, and collaborate with accounting teams to investigate and resolve issues before finalizing financials for circulation
- Prepare monthly and quarterly consolidated financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with US GAAP, supporting the delivery of timely reporting packages to internal and external stakeholders
- Assist in technical accounting areas such as business combinations, debt and equity accounting, intangible assets, and foreign currency translation
- Support the preparation of interim and annual audit deliverables and coordinate with external auditors
- Drive post-acquisition integration, including onboarding new entities to our systems, chart of accounts alignment and mapping, and supporting M&A due diligence as needed. Manage and maintain chart of accounts, close checklist, close calendar, and cost center structures.
- Partner with FP&A, Tax, Legal, and International teams to support global reporting and compliance needs
- Seek opportunities to streamline and shorten the close and reporting cycle by identifying and leading process and system enhancements
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA or equivalent strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of US GAAP, especially consolidation, foreign currency, and business combinations (ASC 810, 830, 805)
- 6+ years of relevant experience, including public accounting (Big 4 preferred) and in-house consolidation/reporting experience.
- Hands-on experience with NetSuite (multi-entity, multi-currency) and other consolidation and close tools (FloQast, Workiva, etc.)
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; comfort working with large sets of data
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Exceptional attention to detail, curiosity, and a solutions-oriented mindset
Pay Scale
- $105,000-130,000 USD annually