Director, Accounting

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Los Angeles, CA
In-Office
160K-200K Annually
Expert/Leader
News + Entertainment
The Role
The Director of Accounting will lead the US general ledger team, manage monthly close processes, drive operational strategy, and foster team development while ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial reporting.
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UTA seeks a Director, Accounting who will be responsible for leading the US general ledger team through the monthly close process. You will influence GL operational strategy, develop a high-performance team, and reduce the time to close while maintaining accuracy.  The ideal candidate is highly motivated to automate processes, detail-oriented, and a team player that excels in a fast-paced environment.  This role is based in our Beverly Hills, CA office. 

 

The salary range for this role is $160,000 to $200,000 commensurate with experience and skills. 

 

What You Will Do  

  • Lead and orchestrate the fast-paced US month-end close, ensuring precision and timely results that power key business decisions 

  • Serve as key contact with external financial statement auditors 

  • Coach and inspire a standout General Ledger Accounting team, fostering growth, ownership, and a high-performance culture 

  • Partner with Corporate Technical Accounting Group to interpret and implement new guidance 

  • Maintain documentation of core accounting close procedures 

  • Help with accounting integration of new business units and newly acquired companies 

  • Spearhead process standardization, automation, and continuous improvement 

  • Drive special projects with creative problem-solving as needed 

 

What You Will Need 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related degree, and have active CPA license. 

  • 10+ years of relevant accounting experience, including public and private accounting 

  • NetSuite knowledge a plus 

  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls 

  • Proven ownership of accounting transformation, with an interest or expertise in automation 

  • History of leading teams in an innovative and high-growth environment 

  • Strong communication and cross-functional leadership skills with ability to drive initiatives across teams 

  • Strategic thinker and problem solver with an ability to manage complexity, deadlines and evolving priorities 

 

What You Will Get 

  • The unique and exciting opportunity to work at one of the leading global entertainment companies 

  • Access to the tools, leadership, and resources you will need to create and drive a center of excellence 

  • The opportunity to do the best work of your career 

  • Work in an inclusive and diverse company culture 

  • Competitive benefits and programs to support your well-being 
     

About UTA 
UTA unites ideas, opportunities and talent. The company represents some of the world's most iconic, barrier-breaking artists, creators and changemakers—from actors, athletes and musicians to writers, gamers, and digital influencers. One of the most influential companies in global entertainment, UTA's business spans talent representation, content production, as well as strategic advisory and marketing work with some of the world's biggest brands. Affiliated companies include Digital Brand Architects, KLUTCH Sports Group, Curtis Brown Group, and MediaLink. UTA is headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Nashville, New York and London. 
 

For more information: https://www.unitedtalent.com/about/ 

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The Company
London,
2,305 Employees
Year Founded: 1991

What We Do

UTA unites ideas, opportunities and talent. The company represents some of the world’s most iconic, barrier-breaking artists, creators and changemakers—from actors, athletes and musicians to writers, gamers and digital influencers. One of the most influential companies in global entertainment, UTA’s business spans talent representation and content production, as well as strategic advisory and marketing work with some of the world’s biggest brands. UTA is headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Nashville, New York and London

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