Accounting Manager

Firebird Music; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity participation

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Annual bonuses

Flexible PTO

Hybrid in-office schedules

Job summary

Firebird Music is seeking an Accounting Manager to own the month-end close process and strengthen the rigor of our GL accounting. You will lead a team of three accountants, review their work, and roll up your sleeves to build more complex reconciliations as the business scales.

In this role, you will ensure US GAAP compliance, drive process improvements, and partner with the Assistant Controller on technical accounting matters, audits, and ad hoc projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including reviewing the work of others.
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP and month-end close processes.
• Experience mentoring a team is preferred.
• CPA certification is a plus, not required.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the month-end close process end-to-end, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Review journal entries prepared by the accounting team for accuracy and support.
• Review account reconciliations, identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Design and build out complex reconciliations with process documentation.
• Manage, coach, and develop a team of 3 accountants with regular feedback.
• Implement process improvements to increase close efficiency and reduce risk.
• Serve as escalation point for accounting questions and judgments.
• Partner with the Assistant Controller on technical accounting matters and audits.

Skills

Month-end close

US GAAP

Team leadership

Process improvement

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA certification (not required but a plus)

Tools

NetSuite

Excel

Job description

About the Role

We’re looking for an Accounting Manager to own the month-end close process and raise the bar on the accuracy and rigor of our GL accounting. You’ll manage a team of three accountants, review their work, and roll up your sleeves to help build out more complex reconciliations as the business scales.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and drive the month-end close process end-to-end, ensuring deadlines are met and the close calendar stays on track
• Review journal entries prepared by the accounting team for accuracy, completeness, and proper support
• Review account reconciliations, ensuring discrepancies are identified, explained, and resolved timely
• Partner with team members to design and build out more complex reconciliations, including process documentation and templates
• Manage, coach, and develop a team of 3 accountants; provide regular feedback and support career growth
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase close efficiency and reduce risk
• Serve as a point of escalation for accounting questions and judgment calls from the team
• Partner with the Assistant Controller on technical accounting matters, audit prep, and ad hoc projects
• Ensure GL activity is properly supported and compliant with US GAAP

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including prior experience reviewing the work of others
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP and month-end close processes
• Experience managing or mentoring a team preferred
• Proficiency with GL systems (e.g., NetSuite) and Excel required
• CPA a plus, not required
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced startup environment

About Firebird

Firebird is a next generation music company providing career and brand guidance to over 1,000 artists worldwide to help them develop and grow broader global audiences and build longer lasting, higher impact, more profitable careers. Redefining the intersection of music, technology and finance, Firebird has rich expertise across the spectrum of artist management and intellectual property creation, from traditional endeavors like touring and recording, to cutting edge marketing and consumer product development, to emerging digital platforms from gaming to AI. Firebird’s roster of partners includes some of the most important companies across the various aspects of the music landscape today including Red Light Management, Mick Management, Transgressive, Defected, Ntertain, Tape Room, Easier Said and many more.

Join us!

We're a team of ~40 music industry veterans, data nerds, operators, and builders who really love music. We put artists first because when they win, we all win. That simple principle guides everything we do.

We have teams in New York, Los Angeles, and London supporting artists around the world. We're at that exciting growth stage where what you build and who you help break will shape the next era of this company and the industry.

How We Take Care of the Flock

• Ownership: Equity participation for everyone
• Health & Wealth: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plus 401(k) with company match
• Performance Rewards: Annual bonuses tied to results
• Flexibility: Flexible PTO and hybrid in-office schedules for those in NYC
• Access: Live shows, festivals, and the music community you're helping create
• Growth: Learn from people who've built careers at majors, independents, and startups

Who We Hire

We hire based on talent, passion, and potential. We don't discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.