Managing Director, Media & Entertainment (Public Accounting)

Rinvio Recruitment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks an experienced professional to lead client engagements in the Media & Entertainment sector. The candidate must have accounting expertise and provide leadership on multiple client projects. This role involves managing client relationships and supporting practice growth while providing mentorship to staff. Requirements include a CPA and significant experience in the field.

Qualifications

• Must have 10 years of accounting experience or 8 years with a Master's degree.
• Strong ability to solve complex accounting problems.
• Experience in managing multiple clients and projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in M&E client engagements and manage multiple client projects.
• Deliver high-quality client work and manage client relationships.
• Support practice growth by acquiring new clients in the M&E industry.

Skills

Leadership

Accounting expertise in Media & Entertainment

U.S. GAAP knowledge

Project management

Client relationship management

Education

CPA

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or Commerce

Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or Commerce

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in all aspects of M&E client engagements, taking charge of client projects and managing multiple clients concurrently.

Technical Skills

• Have a solid understanding of accounting issues in the Media & Entertainment (M&E) sector, including content value, revenue recognition, and intellectual property valuation.
• Solve complex accounting problems and clearly explain solutions with minimal guidance from a Partner.
• Apply U.S. GAAP rules and industry guidelines to strengthen technical capabilities within the practice.
• Create and lead special training programs focused on M&E accounting challenges to support firm growth.

Client Work & Project Management

• Manage all aspects of client projects in M&E and handle multiple clients simultaneously.
• Deliver high-quality client work and manage relationships; be seen by clients as the engagement lead.
• Inform clients of issues and provide thoughtful, practical solutions.
• Write clear client communications, track billable hours, and deliver excellent service.
• Ensure Directors, Senior Managers, Managers, and Consultants are effectively utilized within the M&E practice.

Practice Growth & Business Development

• Support practice growth by acquiring new clients and opportunities in the M&E industry.
• Identify opportunities to expand work with existing clients.
• Build a strong network with key individuals in the M&E industry.
• Represent and promote the firm by participating in industry events, conferences, and M&E-related boards.
• Assist with recruitment by interviewing candidates and referring them to the firm as the M&E practice grows.

Compliance, Leadership & Mentorship

• Follow all policies, submit timesheets on time, and encourage the M&E team to comply.
• Be responsible for invoicing and collections.
• Support the professional growth of all staff by acting as a mentor.
• Lead by example: take responsibility for team mistakes, celebrate successes, and demonstrate strong ethics and work habits.
• Contribute to the firm’s growth by participating in important initiatives and community activities.
• Help guide the practice’s future direction and participate in improvements.

Minimum Requirements

• CPA and a Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or Commerce, with 10 years of accounting experience. The employer will accept a 3-year foreign degree as the equivalent of a Bachelor’s degree.
• Alternatively, a Master’s Degree (or equivalent) in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or Commerce with 8 years of accounting experience.