JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for an enthusiastic, hands on, superstar finance manager to manage the audit and accounting for our US entities.
We are a fast-growing multinational music technology group that is scaling rapidly both organically and through M&A. We need someone to help take the reins during a 1st year audit and then step into the BAU for maternity leave coverage. Perfect for an individual with excellent all-round financial accounting, controls, process and reporting experience in a technology / high growth environment. You’ll have a can-do approach, be a great problem solver and enjoy operating in the ‘grey’.

Essential Requirements

• Demonstrated experience working closely with auditors and managing the local audit process. Experience handling a first-year audit is particularly beneficial.
• A strong background in financial accounting, with the ability to manage complex reporting and compliance tasks.
• Solid, all-round knowledge of compliance and tax regulations, ensuring full adherence to financial governance standards.
• Proven ability to take full ownership and accountability for delivering accurate, high-quality work.
• Strong experience with internal controls and a proactive approach to risk management and process improvement.
• A collaborative and dependable team player who contributes meaningfully to a positive team environment.
• Regional experience, coupled with a genuine curiosity to learn about all aspects of financial reporting across different markets.
• Comfortable working under pressure, with a track record of meeting tight deadlines in dynamic environments

Desirable Qualifications

• A CPA qualification (or equivalent) is highly regarded.
• Previous experience working in the marketplace or platform-based industry would be a valuable asset

Your role would include, but not be limited to the following:

• Initial period - accountable for preparing and collating audit workpapers and deliverables for a 1st year audit
• Subsequently:
• Accountable for accuracy and completeness of reporting & compliance obligations for the Americas trading entities – complete month-end processes, balance sheet reconciliations, and compliance.
• Prepare and deliver reporting for the business, including clear interpretation of actual results, communication of drivers / variances and implications for future financial performance
• Deliver strong financial processes, controls and record financial results in-line with Group accounting policies, IFRS and local regulations
• Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and implement best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Work collaboratively across Finance teams to continuously improve the speed and automation of financial data capture, reconciliation, reporting, analysis and insight generation
• Support the preparation of indirect tax returns
• Manage withholding tax compliance and the 1099 and 1042 compliance reporting
• Providing payment review and approvals
• Preparing local financial statements and managing the local audit process and supporting any group audit processes as required to meet local and country compliance
• Working with the Group finance teams to support consolidation, group reporting and analysis
• Liaising with internal / external company secretarial services for local corporate governance matters
• Preparing local cashflow forecasts and cash requirement

Essential Requirements

• Demonstrated experience working closely with auditors and managing the local audit process. Experience handling a first-year audit is particularly beneficial.
• A strong background in financial accounting, with the ability to manage complex reporting and compliance tasks.
• Solid, all-round knowledge of compliance and tax regulations, ensuring full adherence to financial governance standards.
• Proven ability to take full ownership and accountability for delivering accurate, high-quality work.
• Strong experience with internal controls and a proactive approach to risk management and process improvement.
• A collaborative and dependable team player who contributes meaningfully to a positive team environment.
• Regional experience, coupled with a genuine curiosity to learn about all aspects of financial reporting across different markets.
• Comfortable working under pressure, with a track record of meeting tight deadlines in dynamic environments.

Desirable Qualifications

• A CPA qualification (or equivalent) is highly regarded.
• Previous experience working in the marketplace or platform-based industry would be a valuable asset.