Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for music industry clients, including touring artists, managers, business managers, vendors, and external advisors.

• Build and maintain trusted client relationships through proactive communication, financial guidance, and exceptional client service.

• Lead and coordinate client meetings, present financial reporting, and provide recommendations to support business and touring operations.

• Oversee the day-to-day financial operations of client accounts, including bill pay, cash management, wire transfers, and banking activity.

• Manage tour accounting activities, including settlement review, tour reconciliations, promoter settlements, and coordination with tour personnel.

• Review and approve client invoices, tour expenses, and vendor payments to ensure accuracy and timely processing.

• Oversee the monthly financial close process, including review of account reconciliations and client reporting.

• Review general ledger activity, account reconciliations, and monthly financial reporting for accuracy and completeness.

• Prepare and review financial statements, cash flow forecasts, budgets, and other financial analyses.

• Oversee year-end financial close activities, including preparation and review of 1099s, tax packages, and other required business filings.

• Review payroll reporting and coordinate with payroll providers to ensure accurate recording of touring and business management payroll.

• Coordinate with record labels, publishers, royalty administrators, business managers, attorneys, insurance brokers, and other industry professionals to support client operations.

• Support clients with complex financial and operational matters, including entity structures, major purchases, financing requests, insurance reviews, and investment documentation.

• Assist with audits, tax examinations, royalty reviews, and other special projects.

• Ensure timely completion of regulatory filings, including business licenses, Secretary of State filings, and other required compliance matters.

• Review and approve client engagement billings, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing.

• Plan, prioritize, and oversee multiple client engagements and deliverables while ensuring deadlines and quality standards are consistently met.

• Provide leadership, mentorship, coaching, performance feedback, and review of work performed by team members while fostering a collaborative and positive team environment.

• Participate in hiring, onboarding, training, and professional development of team members.

• Support business development efforts by strengthening existing client relationships, identifying growth opportunities, and assisting with new client onboarding.

• Contribute to process improvements and operational initiatives that enhance client service and team efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• Minimum of 6 years of accounting or business management experience, including experience supporting music industry clients, touring artists, entertainers, or other complex multi-entity clients. 

• Strong understanding of financial reporting, monthly financial close, general ledger management, cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and multi-entity accounting. 

• Experience reviewing work prepared by others and leading client engagements. 

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 

• Commitment to delivering exceptional client service.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or CFP designation.

• Prior leadership or supervisory experience.

• Experience supporting record labels, music publishers, royalty administration, tour accounting, promoter settlements, production accounting, guild reporting, or other entertainment industry financial operations.

• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online, AgilLink, and Microsoft Excel.

Certain states require us to disclose the pay range and benefits summary for job openings. For Colorado residents, the compensation range for this position: $88,300 - $120,200. For Washington residents, Illinois residents, New York residents, and Southern California residents, the compensation range for this position: $88,400 - $132,200. For Northern California residents, the compensation range for this position: $101,500 - $138,300. Compensation may vary based on skills, role, and location. Eligible employees at certain levels can participate in a discretionary long-term financial incentive plan, subject to plan participation rules.

Armanino has a robust offering of benefits, including: 

• Medical, dental, vision

• Generous PTO plan and paid sick time

• Flexible work arrangements

• 401K with Profit Sharing

• Wellness program

• Generous parental leave

• 11 paid holidays

For positions based in San Francisco, consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.  

For Individuals who would be working within the City of Los Angeles, Armanino will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance