JOB DESCRIPTION

Red Seat Ventures is a creator-driven media company that partners with talent, authors, and brands to launch and grow digital-first businesses. We sit at the intersection of content, media, and entrepreneurship — helping visionary creators bring their ideas to life and scale sustainably.

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Accounting Manager to lead and elevate our accounting function across multiple entities. This role blends hands-on leadership with strategic oversight — you will drive the monthly close process, establish and enforce internal controls, mentor and develop a growing accounting team, and serve as a key partner to senior leadership on financial reporting and operational decisions. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in general accounting and financial reporting, a track record of managing teams in digital media or fast-paced environments. A CPA license is required.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own and direct the full monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules

• Oversee and optimize all core accounting functions including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and bank reconciliations, driving efficiency and accuracy improvements

• Prepare, review, and present accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, including variance analysis and management commentary

• Lead the review and analysis of talent and creator contracts; oversee revenue share and participation statements and ensure proper revenue recognition under ASC 606

• Directly manage, mentor, and develop a team of staff accountants and senior accountants; oversee workload allocation, performance reviews, and professional growth across the accounting team

• Serve as a senior finance partner to sales, production, operations, and legal teams, providing financial insight and ensuring accurate accounting for diverse revenue streams (e.g., sponsorships, licensing, media sales, e-commerce)

• Oversee sales commission calculations, review commission statements, and ensure accuracy of commissions reporting and related accruals

• Lead the development, documentation, and enforcement of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to support scalable growth

• Lead external audit coordination and serve as the primary point of contact for auditors, tax advisors, shared services, and technical accounting teams

• Establish and maintain SOX compliance frameworks, including documentation of key controls, risk assessments, and remediation of any identified deficiencies

• Drive systems implementations, process automation, and continuous improvement initiatives across the accounting function

• Provide strategic financial analysis, budgeting support, and ad hoc reporting to senior leadership to inform business decisions

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; MBA or Master’s in Accounting preferred

• Active CPA license required

• 8–12 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3–5 years in a management or senior leadership capacity

• Proven track record of building, managing, and developing accounting teams, including both in-house and outsourced staff

• Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP, including ASC 606 revenue recognition, consolidations, and multi-entity accounting

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, financial modeling) and experience with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks, Sage)

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to present financial information to non-financial stakeholders and senior leadership

• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, manage competing priorities, and drive results with limited oversight

NICE TO HAVE:

• Significant experience in digital media, entertainment, or a high-growth startup environment with multi-entity structures

• Deep familiarity with talent/creator contract structures, media revenue models, and complex revenue-sharing arrangements

• Hands-on experience managing financial audits, SOX compliance, and tax compliance processes

• Leadership role in ERP or accounting systems implementations and migrations

• Experience working within a portfolio company, subsidiary, or holding-company structure with consolidated reporting requirements

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $128,000.00-175,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.