Senior Accountant

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 400 employees worldwide.

Job Summary

Create Music Group is seeking a highly motivated Senior Accountant to join our Corporate Accounting team. Reporting to the Director of Accounting / Assistant Controller, this role will play a key part in the month-end close process, maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, and ensuring accurate financial reporting across a complex, multi-entity global organization.

This position is ideal for a technically strong accountant who enjoys solving complex accounting challenges, driving process improvements, and partnering cross-functionally across the business. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, takes ownership of their work, and is passionate about building scalable accounting processes while mentoring junior team members.

This is a hybrid position, and you will be expected to work from our Los Angeles office on Mondays, Wednesdays, and any additional time as directed by your Manager.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned areas of the monthly financial close process, ensuring timely and accurate completion of journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Prepare and review account reconciliations across a broad range of accounts, including but not limited to cash, debt, equity, payroll, intercompany, leases, revenue, cogs, and accruals
• Support accounting for domestic and international subsidiaries, ensuring consistency and compliance across multiple legal entities
• Perform variance analysis to explain period-over-period financial results
• Investigate complex accounting issues, identify root causes of discrepancies, and implement sustainable solutions
• Maintain well-documented, audit-ready account support and ensure compliance with US GAAP and company accounting policies
• Support annual financial statement audits, compliance filings, and other external reporting requirements
• Identify opportunities to improve close timelines, reconciliations, internal controls, and accounting workflows
• Drive automation and standardization initiatives that improve efficiency and scalability across the accounting function
• Mentor and provide guidance to Staff Accountants by reviewing work, sharing best practices, and supporting professional development
• Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, Technical Accounting, Operations, Legal, and other departments to ensure accurate accounting for business activities
• Participate in special projects, acquisitions, system implementations, and other strategic finance initiatives as the company continues to grow
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and an active CPA license required
• 2–4 years of progressive accounting experience, including a combination of public accounting (Big 4 preferred) and/or industry experience
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, general ledger accounting, and financial reporting
• Experience working in high-growth, multi-entity, or private equity-backed organizations preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with NetSuite preferred; experience with FloQast is a plus
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to balance accuracy and speed
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment, working independently or as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner effectively across departments

Pay Scale

• $85,000 - 105,000 per year
• The final compensation within this range will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and overall fit for the role.

Fair Chance Policy

In accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment for qualified applicants with criminal histories. We evaluate candidates based on their qualifications and the nature of the offense in relation to the job for which they are applying.