Senior Director, General Accounting

Job title: Senior Director, General Accounting

About the Role

As the Senior Director of General Accounting within Universal Music Group's Central Accounting Services (CAS), you will oversee broad accounting activities to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and transparency of financial reporting. The role focuses on month-end close, complex areas like royalties and participations, and driving process improvements across on- and off-shore teams. You will partner with stakeholders to support business decisions and maintain strong internal controls.

What You'll Do

• Oversee preparation of management and statutory reports and ensure alignment with UMG policies and department requirements.

• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of internal and external financial reporting through robust review procedures, reconciliations, and variance analysis.

• Effectively manage and coordinate task schedules of on- and off-shore team members to drive timely and efficient completion of month-end close activities.

• Monitor effectiveness of close operations and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Lead the resolution of complex close-related matters, ensuring standardized processes and consistent application across all teams.

• Advise stakeholders on the interpretation and application of existing accounting policies and the impact of new or amended accounting standards.

• Cultivate strategic partnerships across UMG departments and with external stakeholders.

• Manage external and internal auditor relationships and assist with resolution of audit findings.

• Champion the use of financial analytics in support of business decisions.

• Oversee applicable control environment, ensuring controls remain effective and relevant.

• Assist the evaluation and implementation of new technologies or systems to improve efficiency and accuracy.

• Lead initiatives to automate processes and optimize system workflows.

• What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA or MBA strongly preferred.

• Minimum 7 years of cost accounting or general ledger accounting in a managerial position; public accounting experience is a plus.

• Proficiency with ERP/accounting software (SAP preferred) and financial reporting platforms (e.g., HFM).

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with data analysis.

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, ability to multi-task and work under pressure to meet deadlines.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Prior experience in music and/or entertainment is highly preferred.

• Authorized to work in the US.

• Nice to Have

• Prior experience in music and/or entertainment is highly preferred.

• Compensation & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Including 100% coverage for out-patient in-network mental health services.

• Fertility coverage for eligible medical plan participants.

• Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year).

• Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement.

• 401(k) with 100% immediate vesting on the first 5% of your contributions, plus an additional UMG contribution.

• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees; 3 weeks PTO for non-exempt employees; 2 weeks paid Winter Break; 10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day); Summer Fridays (Memorial Day to Labor Day).

• Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent.