Sr. Accountant, Financial Accounting

Broadcast Music; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Broadcast Music (BMI) seeks a Sr. Accountant, Financial Accounting to lead complex accounting activities across financial reporting, multi-entity consolidation, and fixed asset/technology accounting.

This role operates with autonomy, applying judgment to non-routine transactions and serving as a technical resource for the team. Required are strong US GAAP knowledge, 5+ years of accounting experience, and CPA or advanced degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required; Master’s and/or CPA preferred.
• Five+ years of progressive accounting experience including close, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Experience with multi-entity or international consolidations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex accounting activities across financial reporting, multi-entity consolidation, and fixed asset/technology accounting.
• Prepare journal entries for close and deliver timely reporting to stakeholders.
• Review reconciliations and perform variance analyses; communicate results clearly.
• Record intercompany transactions and eliminations; resolve consolidation discrepancies.
• Research technical accounting issues and document conclusions; support audits and system implementations.

Skills

MS Office

Excel

Word

Oracle Financials

US GAAP

Consolidation

Analytical thinking

multitasking

Communication

Adaptability

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Master's degree or CPA preferred

Tools

Oracle Financials

Job description

Reporting to the Director, Accounting Technology & Financial Accounting, the Sr. Accountant, Financial Accounting is responsible for leading complex accounting activities across financial reporting, multi-entity consolidation, and fixed asset/technology accounting. This role operates with a high degree of autonomy, exercises judgment on non-routine transactions, and serves as a technical resource for other team members. Requires flexibility to manage shifting priorities and meet deadlines with minimal direct supervision.

FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

Essential Functions: which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position.

Fixed Assets & Technology

• Process fixed assets, including mass additions, asset classifications, and depreciation; prepare supporting schedules and perform capitalization and impairment reviews
• Assist with technology and fixed asset reporting
• Ensure software development capitalization rules are appropriately applied for ASC 350-40
• Review and approve technology requisitions to ensure appropriate accounting treatment

Financial Reporting & Close

• Serve as subject matter expert on general ledger structure and budget uploads
• Prepare/review journal entries for close and deliver timely reporting to internal stakeholders
• Prepare/review monthly account reconciliations, meeting deadlines and resolving reconciling items in a timely manner
• Perform expense variance analysis, identifying and explaining significant trends
• Participate in balance sheet review meetings and other executive-level discussions, communicating clearly on financial results and risk areas

Consolidation & Intercompany

• Record and reconcile intercompany transactions and eliminations to ensure accuracy
• Identify and resolve consolidation discrepancies, escalating complex issues as needed

Technical Accounting, Policy & Controls

• Research technical accounting issues and prepare memorandums documenting conclusions on non-routine or complex transactions
• Develop and document accounting policies and procedures
• Support the year-end audit, including preparation of schedules and timely response to auditor inquiries
• Participate in system testing and implementation projects as needed
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, proactively identifying gaps or process improvements

Collaboration & Professional Development

• Serve as a resource/collaborator for team on technical accounting questions
• Partner cross-functionally on accounting-related matters
• Cross-train team members on processes to strengthen bench depth and continuity
• Participate in special projects, including system implementations and process improvement initiatives
• Maintain current technical knowledge through professional education, publications, and professional organizations (e.g., CPA CPE requirements)

Supervisory Responsibilities: No direct supervisory responsibilities.

Physical/Visual Activities or Demands: Physical/visual activities or demands that are commonly associated with the performance functions of this job.

• Sitting, talking, hearing, walking.
• Concentrated mental and visual attention with normal hand-eye coordination.
• Clarity of vision at 20 inches; corrected or uncorrected.
• Generally negligible physical effort, but occasional moving of 1 to 25 lb. items.

Environmental/Atmospheric Conditions: Environmental and atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the functions of this job.

Normal office conditions.

POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting required. Master’s and/or CPA preferred.

Experience: Minimum five (5) years of progressive accounting experience, including exposure to financial statement preparation, month‑end close, and account reconciliations. Experience with multi‑entity or international consolidations is strongly preferred. Public accounting or audit experience a plus.

Skills and Abilities: which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word required; Access a plus)
• Experience with Oracle Financials (EBS or Fusion Cloud) preferred
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, with ability to research and apply guidance to complex or non‑routine transactions
• Experience with multi‑entity or international consolidation processes preferred
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Capable of managing multiple tasks and competing deadlines
• Ability to exercise independent judgment on non‑routine accounting matters and know when to escalation
• Strong listening skills and the ability to communicate clearly, both written and verbally, in a professional manner
• Self‑motivated with the ability to adapt to change and quickly learn new processes
• Team player who is flexible, open to challenges, and comfortable interacting with all levels of company personnel

License(s)/Certifications Required:CPA preferred.