About Sony Music Entertainment
At Sony Music Entertainment, we fuel the creative journey. We’ve played a
pioneering role in music history, from the first-ever music label to the
invention of the flat disc record. We’ve nurtured some of music’s most iconic
artists and produced some of the most influential recordings of all time.
Today, we work in more than 70 countries, supporting a diverse roster of
international superstars, developing and independent artists, and visionary
creators. From our position at the intersection of music, entertainment, and
technology, we bring imagination and expertise to the newest products and
platforms, embrace new business models, employ breakthrough tools, and provide
powerful insights that help our artists push creative boundaries and reach new
audiences. In everything we do, we’re committed to artistic integrity,
transparency, and entrepreneurship.
Sony Music Entertainment is a member of the Sony family of global companies.
The Merch Collective is a strategic merchandise partner connecting our clients
to their fans. We are an agile creative practice built to solve the commercial
and creative challenges of the world’s top artists. As Sony Music’s merchandise
partner, we serve a roster of global talented—both within and beyond the Sony
ecosystem. We’re defined by our commitment to product excellence, delivering
products that are made to be kept, worn, and loved for years to come. Our
best-in-class creative team delivers culture-leading, artist-specific
collections that build artist brands beyond their music. Most importantly, we
deliver customer excellence, embedding ourselves as an extension of each
client’s team, bringing transparency, accountability, and tailored support to
every partnership.
As a Finance Manager at The Merch Collective you’ll work closely with the
Assistant Controller overseeing financial operations, with a concentration on
Artist Royalties and Accounts Receivable. Your role will encompass assisting
with providing variance analysis and recommended corrective actions to improve
financial performance. Success in the role will be dependent on strong
analytical skills.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
* Assistance with the ownership of all Royalty Statements, including
coordination across departments to reconcile all associated revenue, COGS and
other expenses summarized in a completed settlement at the end of each Tour.
Oversite and management of data calculations to confirm accuracy before final
approvals for settlements and payment submissions.
* Conduct Quickbooks general ledger activity research in analyzing account
balance and transaction details and preparing journal entries as needed.
Prepare and analyze monthly financial reporting. Daily banking and QuickBooks
reconciliations.
* Assist with Month end close: monthly reporting of actual performance,
reconciling financial statements. Research and collection of Accounts
Receivable open invoicing.
* Communications across multiple departments to resolve discrepancies and
process outlying data exceptions.
* Research and special projects as assigned.
WHO YOU ARE:
* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
* 2 - 3 years of proven accounting experience in a fast-paced environment
managing month-end close processes
* Proficiency with financial systems and tools (SAP Business Objects/BPC
experience preferred)
* Highly skilled in Microsoft Excel (index/match, lookups, pivot tables, etc.)
and proficient in other Microsoft Office suite applications
* Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
WHAT WE GIVE YOU:
* You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the
opportunity to channel your passion every day
* A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and
teamwork empowering you to bring your best
* An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental,
vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching
* Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection and 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, and reimbursement
for adoption, surrogacy, tuition, and student loans
* Investment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive
in our vibrant community.
* The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt, and create what happens
next
* Time off for a winter recess
Sony Music is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all
persons regardless of age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy,
veteran or military status, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage
or citizenship status, creed, genetic information or any other status protected
by applicable federal, state, or local law.