Accounting Manager - Entertainent

Brett Fisher Group, LLC; West Hollywood (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An international talent agency is seeking an Accounting Manager for their U.S. office in California. This role involves overseeing accounting functions and building processes almost from scratch while reporting to the Finance Manager. The ideal candidate will possess 4+ years of accounting experience, ideally from an agency, and have strong communication skills. They value culture fit alongside competency, promoting collaboration and transparency within the team. This is a unique opportunity to join a growing division of a premier company.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of accounting experience, preferably in an agency setting.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day financial activities and accounting function.
• Oversee invoice payments and payroll reviews.
• Establish accounting processes and produce financial reports.

Skills

Accounting experience

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Independent and teamwork capability

Attention to detail

Education

B.A. in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Job description

Our international talent agency client is looking for an Accounting Manager to oversee accounting and day-to-day financial activities for their U.S. office. This role will build the accounting function processes almost from scratch and report to the Finance Manager. This is a great opportunity to join a newly launching U.S. division of a premier talent agency that goes above and beyond to serve its clients.

The Culture

While they are on quite the growth trajectory, preserving the close-knit culture of this company, and selecting the right people are a top priority. Our client hires for culture fit, not just competency. Collaboration is key and transparency is a core value.

Job Description

• Day to day paying of invoices, reviewing payroll
• Month-end bank reconciliation and close
• Establish accounting processes and procedures
• Liaising with clients, advisors, and external constituents
• Generating reports for the international parent company

Qualifications

• 4+ years of accounting experience, preferably in an agency setting, but will consider candidates straight out of public accounting
• B.A. in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Diligent, accurate, takes the time to produce quality work product
• Works well independently and on a team

Additional Information

We work with amazing clients. They are innovative and disruptive, forging new ways of solving the world's problems, and most importantly, they are translating ideas into action. We recognize that they couldn't do what they do without great talent, and that's where we come in. Talent is the fuel that transforms our client's grand ideas into reality.

As a boutique executive search firm, we specialize in off-market, confidential, direct hire opportunities for exceptional individuals looking to advance their career in accounting, finance, marketing, sales, HR, and administrative roles primarily in Southern California. We make purposeful introductions that are in alignment with both the candidate's career goals and our client's search criteria. We've worked with clients in just about every industry including real estate, hospitality, professional services, financial services, entertainment, technology, startup/early stage, medical devices, life sciences, and consumer products. Our typical client has revenues between 5M and 150M and is located in greater Los Angeles, Orange, or Ventura counties. Our most common placement is a Controller, VP of Finance, or CFO, with a range from the mid-senior to C-level.