Senior Director, Finance

Iconic Manager LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Iconic Artists Group, based in Los Angeles, seeks a Senior Director of Finance to own the consolidated financial picture of catalogs—from revenue and COGS to budgets and forecasts. You will lead Revenue Operations, partner with Accounting, and drive strategic finance initiatives.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, with deep knowledge of music royalties, strong analytical能力, and proven people management to scale a growing finance organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Music Business, or related field.
• 10+ years in finance, accounting, or FP&A, including 3+ years leading a team.
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and ability to bridge to operational results.
• Strong understanding of music revenue streams and royalty statements.
• Advanced financial modeling and Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with financial reporting systems and ERP.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate the portfolio to manage revenue and COGS across catalogs.
• Forecast short-term and long-term portfolio performance with stakeholders.
• Provide management reports including variance analysis and budgets.
• Bridge GAAP and operational financials in collaboration with Accounting.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Forecasting

Financial modeling

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Music Business, or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

ERP systems

Royalty accounting platforms

Job description

About Iconic Artists Group

Iconic Artists Group is a music company that acquires interests in the music catalogs of iconic performers and songwriters, working to preserve and grow the legacy of these artists. Iconic is home to some of the most important and acclaimed catalogs in music history, including those of The Beach Boys, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Nat King Cole, Linda Ronstadt, and others.

Position Overview

The Senior Director, Finance reports to the SVP, Revenue and Finance Operations and is responsible for the consolidated financial picture of Iconic’s catalog portfolio — from revenue and COGS at the artist level through to company-wide budgets, forecasts, and management reporting. The role owns operational financial reporting and portfolio forecasting, leads the Revenue Operations team, and partners closely with Accounting to bridge operational results to GAAP financials. The position sits within the finance department with frequent interaction with Accounting, Business Affairs, and business unit leadership.

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The ideal candidate is a hands-on finance leader who is well versed in music royalties and equally comfortable building a bottoms-up forecast, presenting variance analysis to executives, and supporting catalog acquisitions through diligence and integration. In addition, the candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and an effective people manager who can build the capacity and capabilities of a growing finance organization.

Essential Responsibilities

Portfolio Revenue & Performance Management

• Consolidate the full portfolio of catalogs to manage the big-picture view of revenue and COGS.
• Work with Revenue Operations Managers to forecast short-term and long-term portfolio performance to support strategic decision-making.
• Maintain performance highlights and case studies, with a clear understanding of YoY and Budget vs. Forecast movements.
• Build operational financial reporting, including P&L and overall artist positions.

Financial Planning, Budgeting & Reporting

• In collaboration with the Accounting team, build the annual budget and quarterly forecasts.
• Provide management reports including variance analysis and timely communication of material forecast changes.
• In collaboration with the Director, Accounting, provide a bridge of financial performance between GAAP and operational financials.
• Ensure OPEX needs are identified and work with the Manager, Accounting to forecast expected expenses and cash flow.
• Maintain a strong internal control environment.

Strategic Finance & Business Partnership

• Identify risks and opportunities to drive financial strategy in alignment with overall business objectives.
• Evaluate and support acquisitions and other strategic transactions, including due diligence and integration.
• Partner with business unit leaders to drive financial accountability and performance.
• Build relationships with label partners to usher collaboration and problem solving.

Team Leadership & Process Improvement

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance organization.
• Supervise and develop junior staff.
• Build team structure, capacity, and capabilities to support company growth.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Drive process automation and efficiency initiatives across the finance function.
• Partner with IT and Operations on system implementations and upgrades.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Music Business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, or financial planning and analysis, including 3+ years leading and developing a team.
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and the ability to bridge between operational and GAAP financial results.
• Demonstrated ownership of the full planning cycle — annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, management reporting, and variance analysis — for a multi-entity or multi-asset business.
• Strong understanding of music revenue streams, including publishing, recorded music, performing rights income, licensing, and royalty statement processing.
• Advanced financial modeling and Microsoft Excel skills, including building forecasts from transaction-level royalty data.
• Experience working with financial reporting systems, royalty accounting platforms, ERP systems, and large datasets.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain a strong internal control environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly to executives, business unit leaders, and external partners.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or MBA.
• Experience with music catalog acquisitions, including due diligence, valuation methodologies, and post-close integration.
• Knowledge of music publishing and recorded music agreements and royalty calculations.
• Experience building or scaling a finance function in a high-growth environment.
• Familiarity with SQL, Power BI, or similar analytical and business intelligence tools.
• Experience leading system implementations or process automation initiatives in partnership with IT.

Success Factors

The successful candidate will

• Deliver a consolidated view of portfolio revenue, COGS, and artist-level performance that leadership trusts for decision-making.
• Demonstrate exceptional analytical skills paired with sound accounting judgment.
• Think proactively to identify financial risks, trends, and opportunities across the portfolio.
• Build strong relationships across the Company and with external label and distribution partners.
• Develop and retain a high-performing team, raising the capability of the finance organization as the Company grows.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve processes, reporting, and operational efficiency.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: $160,000–$175,000 annually, based on experience, plus eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.
• 100% employer paid Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, and more) eligible for spouse/partner & dependents.

Location & Work Schedule

• This position is based in our Westwood Village office in Los Angeles, CA. Employees are expected to work onsite Monday through Thursday, with remote work on Fridays at the manager’s discretion.

Additional Information

• Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance are not available for this position.
• We are a fully vaccinated workforce. Successful candidates will be required to show proof of being vaccinated against COVID-19. You are up to date when you have received a two-dose series and a booster, or a single dose series and a booster. Reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable law.

Disclaimer

• This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.