Account Manager

Regal Executive Search; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Regal Executive Search seeks an experienced Account Manager in entertainment business management to oversee client finances and staff of bookkeepers. Remote work option is available, with a focus on tour accounting and high-net-worth clients.

You will manage day-to-day activities, review bookkeeping work, and prepare budgets, financial statements and tax packages while maintaining timely client communications and professional standards.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in full-charge accounting and bookkeeping for high net-worth individuals
• 3+ years in Entertainment Industry as Account Executive/Manager or related tour accounting role
• 3+ years in client services
• Accounting/finance degree preferred
• Knowledge of general ledger, AP/AR, payroll and financial statements
• Management experience and strong communication skills
• Independent worker with strong time management and accuracy
• Advanced Excel and familiarity with accounting software

Responsibilities

• Manage daily client financial activity and respond promptly to requests
• Review bookkeepers' work, including AP/AR, payroll, general ledger and journal entries
• Monitor bank balances, transfers, and credit card activity
• Oversee insurance renewals, claims and associated financials
• Prepare budgets, cash projections and financial reports
• Prepare client presentations and assist with client meetings
• Track royalties, merchandising statements and tax packages
• Coordinate with client reps and team on workflows and deadlines
• Identify and manage foreign touring, insurance and tax mitigation issues

Skills

Full-charge accounting

Entertainment accounting

Tour accounting

Client services

Advanced Excel

Education

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

AgilLink

DataFaction

QuickBooks

Accounting software

Job description

ACCOUNT MANAGER - ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS MANAGEMENT: We are looking for an experienced Music Business Account Manager with well-rounded tour accounting experience to join our team of talented and motivated people. This is a full-time position with massive future growth opportunities. We encourage employees to establish long-term careers with us through mentorship, training, and promotion.

Location: This position can be remote

Overview of Role:

The Account Manager acts as the primary point of contact for all client-related needs, is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day finances of their assigned clients, and oversees a staff of bookkeepers.

A successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience in full-charge accounting and bookkeeping for high net-worth individuals, preferably within entertainment business management
• A minimum of 3+ years' experience in the Entertainment Industry as an Account Executive/Manager or relevant role in a Music Business Management Firm with Tour Accounting experience
• 3+ years of experience in the client services
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is highly preferred
• Comprehensive knowledge of the general ledger, AP/AR, insurance, payroll, bank reconciliations, and financial statements
• Prior experience in a Management role
• Excellent communication skills (in person, on the phone, and via email)
• Solid interpersonal skills and other key soft skills (i.e., communication, time management, emotional intelligence, adaptability, active listening, critical-thinking, etc.)
• Sense of urgency and demonstrated ability to follow through
• Commitment to professionalism, timeliness, and accuracy
• Able to work independently, prioritize and maintain recurring tasks with minimal supervision
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Excel, accounting software, and databases
• Experience with AgilLink, DataFaction, Quickbooks, Bill and/or Imaging Software is highly preferred

Responsibilities:

• Daily client financial activity, including requests and timely follow up on all outstanding matters
• Review work of bookkeepers and approvals (AP/AR, cash receipt and journal entry coding, general ledger, payroll, and financial statement review)
• Review bank balances and statements and approve transfers as needed
• Monitor credit card activity, fraud alerts, and credit score issues
• Monitor insurance renewals and claims
• Assist with home and car purchases
• Daily client financial activity, including requests and timely follow up on all outstanding matters
• Other ad hoc projects, as needed
• Effective and appropriate communication with client, client reps, and client employees
• Aid in team training and workflow organization, set goals for performance and deadlines, monitor productivity and growth against benchmarks; ensure tasks are learned in a timely manner
• Prepare budgets with cash projections, financial reports and supplemental schedules
• Prepare client presentations and contribute to client meetings
• Hard ticket settlement tracker review, analysis, and reconciliation
• Oversight of Merchandising statements tracking, analysis and reconciliation
• Preparation and completion of tax packages
• Identify and proactively manage foreign touring, insurance, and tax mitigation issues
• Review and understand various contracts and create summaries
• Royalty Statement analysis