Director, Accounting
Sony
Nashville, Tennessee
Contract
$401
OfficeDirector
At Sony Music Publishing (“SMP”), we believe every voice matters. We are the #1 global music publisher, advancing the artistry of the world’s greatest songwriters and composers for over 25 years. We keep songwriters at the forefront of everything we do, and design our suite of services to amplify opportunities, build connections, and defend their rights. Our roster benefits from an international team committed to providing support at every career stage. From classic catalogues to contemporary hitmakers, history is always being written. We are a part of the Sony family of global companies. Learn more about SMP at https://www.sonymusicpub.com/en.
Why join Sony Music Group?
Here at Sony Music Group, we are shaping what’s next in a way that creates impact. Forging powerful new ideas at the heart of music, technology, and culture that entertain and move people.
This is your opportunity. Part of a global community, united by individual passion, rising to that challenge every day. Adapting at pace and supporting one another, inspired to influence the future. For the benefit of you, our people; our creators, our business, and wider society too.
Be a part of an organization that is creator first. Committed to fueling excellence and always imagining more, while fostering a supportive culture, one where we elevate each other and act responsibly.
Job Purpose: The Director of Accounting leads the North American general ledger and accounting operations with end‑to‑end responsibility for financial accuracy, operational performance, and regulatory compliance. This role champions process optimization, technology enablement, and scalable controls that support growth and complexity across the business, while influencing leaders across departments to ensure financial excellence and organizational alignment.
What You’ll Do:
Lead the North America general ledger and accounting organization ensuring accurate and compliant financial results
Manage, mentor, and develop a team of six general ledger accountants, fostering continuous improvement, and a high-performance culture while ensuring timely and accurate reporting
Oversee all journal entries, monthly close and BPC submissions while performing analytical review and adhering to IFRS
Continuously improve existing workstreams and analytics by creating a culture that supports innovation and adoption of the latest technologies
Ensure balance sheet integrity by strengthening reconciliation quality and controls
Own SOX compliance and audit readiness acting as the primary contact for internal and external auditors
Direct the accounting workstream for acquisition onboarding, integrating new companies into ledger structures, controls, and reporting environments
Oversee financial reporting to joint‑venture partners, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance with JV agreements
Advise senior leadership, offering insight on financial trends, accounting implications, and strategic decisions
Who You Are:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting
Active CPA license highly encouraged
7+ years of general accounting experience
3+ years of management experience
What We Give You:
You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to fuel the creative journey
A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork
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
We invest in your professional growth & development
Time off for a winter recess
Honesty, trustworthiness and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above.
Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), gender, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, military status, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.
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