Corporate Controller

Danny Wimmer Presents; Los Angeles, California (CA, MO); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Danny Wimmer Presents in Los Angeles is seeking a Vice President and Corporate Controller to lead accounting operations, ensure GAAP-compliant reporting, and strengthen internal controls. You will build scalable processes and drive timely close, audit readiness, and financial visibility across the organization.

This role reports to the CFO, collaborating with leaders in operations, marketing, and ticketing, and will guide a high-performing team through close cycles, audits, and strategic

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of progressive accounting experience with leadership in corporate controller roles.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, ASC guidance, consolidations, internal controls and audit requirements.
• Experience in a complex multi-entity environment with treasury, intercompany accounting, and consolidations.
• Hands-on NetSuite experience; familiarity with ERP integrations, automation, and AI-enabled tools preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance; CPA strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting organization to ensure accurate, timely close, reporting, audit, tax, settlement, and compliance requirements.
• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close with schedules, review standards, ownership, and accountability.
• Oversee GL, accounts payable, reconciliations, consolidations, intercompany activity, and subsidiary reporting.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls; strengthen accounting governance and audit readiness.
• Lead annual financial statement audit and coordinate deliverables with auditors.
• Oversee cash positioning, liquidity monitoring, banking administration, and cash-flow forecasting.
• Lead the finance systems roadmap (NetSuite optimization, automation, and AI-enabled tools).
• Partner with business leaders to improve financial visibility and decision-making.
• Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing accounting team; support CFO on liquidity planning.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA preferred

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

At Danny Wimmer Presents, we don’t just put on festivals—we create unforgettable experiences where music, fans, and brands come together in epic ways! We are currently looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-energy environment, can meet urgent deadlines, and shines under pressure. Passion for music is essential, as we offer long-term growth opportunities for individuals willing to learn from the ground up.

The Vice President and Corporate Controller is DWP’s senior accounting executive, responsible for accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, audit management, treasury support, tax compliance, and finance systems.

The primary mandate is to lead an accounting function that consistently produces accurate work, operates on disciplined schedules, and meets all internal and external reporting deadlines. This leader will build scalable processes, strengthen the control environment, improve financial visibility, and prepare DWP for increasing reporting complexity, including potential future public-company and statutory requirements.

The role reports directly to the CFO and works closely with leaders across operations, marketing, ticketing, and other business functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting organization and ensure accurate, timely completion of all close, reporting, audit, tax, settlement, and compliance requirements.
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, with clear schedules, review standards, ownership, and accountability.
• Oversee the general ledger, accounts payable, reconciliations, consolidations, intercompany activity, subsidiary reporting, partner settlements, and financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, applicable accounting guidance, tax requirements, and company policies.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting governance, financial documentation, and audit readiness.
• Lead the annual financial statement audit and coordinate deliverables across internal teams and external auditors.
• Oversee cash positioning, liquidity monitoring, banking administration, and cash-flow forecasting.
• Lead the finance systems roadmap, including NetSuite optimization, systems integration, automation, and appropriate use of AI-enabled tools.
• Partner with business leaders to improve financial visibility, workflows, and decision-making.
• Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing accounting team with clear expectations and performance standards.
• Support the CFO on liquidity planning, reporting priorities, finance infrastructure, and strategic initiatives.

Performance Expectations

Success in this role will be demonstrated by:

• Accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Consistent achievement of close, audit, tax, settlement, and compliance deadlines.
• Reliable cash-flow forecasts and liquidity reporting.
• Strong internal controls, financial documentation, and audit preparedness.
• More efficient and scalable accounting processes.
• Effective systems, automation, and AI-enabled improvements.
• A capable, accountable, and high-performing accounting team.
• Strong collaboration and financial alignment across the organization.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership experience as a Corporate Controller, Vice President of Accounting, Assistant Controller, or in a comparable role.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, relevant ASC guidance, consolidations, internal controls, financial reporting, and audit requirements.
• Demonstrated success managing close and reporting deadlines, strengthening controls, and building scalable accounting processes.
• Experience in a complex, multi-entity environment, including treasury, cash-flow forecasting, intercompany accounting, and consolidations.
• Hands-on NetSuite experience and familiarity with ERP integrations, automation, and modern finance technology; experience with AI-enabled tools is preferred.
• Experience supporting lender, investor, statutory, or public-company readiness requirements is preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-changing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field required; CPA strongly preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

This position is based in Los Angeles, California, and follows a hybrid working schedule. Monday - Thursday in-office with Friday is remote.

Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, skills, and other relevant factors.

Base salary is one component of DWP’s total compensation package, which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, and other employee benefits.