Senior Accountant, Warner Music Group

CA$67-73k

Excel

SAP

Mid and Senior level

Toronto

4 days a week in office

Entertainment and record label company

Be an early applicant

Entertainment and record label company

1001+ employees

B2CB2BMusicEntertainmentDigital Media

Be an early applicant

CA$67-73k

Excel

SAP

Mid and Senior level

Toronto

4 days a week in office

1001+ employees

B2CB2BMusicEntertainmentDigital Media

Company mission

To foster a culture of innovation and inclusion for their people, artists, and songwriters across the globe.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of accounting principles and play a critical role in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of our financial records
CPA designation or in progress, preferred
3–5 years of progressive accounting experience
Strong working knowledge of accounting principles (ASPE, IFRS, and/or US GAAP)
Proficient in Excel and accounting software (SAP S/4HANA preferred)
High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills
Strong organizational and communication abilities

What the job involves

We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Senior Accountant to support key accounting functions, including the month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, and tax filings
Reports To: Director, Finance
Month-End & Financial Close Processes:
Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close cycles, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP
Prepare and review journal entries, monthly accruals, and balance sheet account reconciliations
Conduct detailed balance sheet and P&L variance analyses, providing actionable commentary to management
Manage and reconcile intercompany transactions monthly
Perform revenue reconciliations across digital revenue streams and physical sales
Tax & Compliance:
Prepare, file, and reconcile Canadian sales tax returns (GST/HST, QST, PST/BCST) accurately and within statutory deadlines
Audit & Internal Controls:
Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external audit engagements, coordinating documentation requests and audit inquiries
Financial Reporting & Commercial Analysis:
Prepare monthly P&L statements and financial reporting packages for label executives, corporate leadership, and global affiliates
Perform ad-hoc general ledger analysis and custom financial reporting upon management request
Track, analyze, and manage artist-related expenses, including recording costs, tour support, and marketing spend
Provide daily cash application details and operational support to Order-to-Cash team
Commercial Deals & Contract Review:
Assist finance leadership in reviewing and analyzing sync licensing deals, joint venture agreements, and royalty structures
Systems & Process Improvement:
Identify opportunities within the accounting cycle to streamline workflows, enhance internal controls, and shorten close timelines
Participate in global strategic tech initiatives, including AI integration, process automation (RPA), and Business Intelligence (BI) reporting tools
Ad-Hoc Support:
Provide dedicated financial support to local and global cross-functional teams (e.g., investigating spend variances, invoice tracking, GL account coding guidance)

Application process

Please note that due to the volume of applicants we receive for a given position, you may not be contacted if you do not meet minimum eligibility requirements for this position
Warner Music Canada does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) or automated filtering software to screen, rank, or select applicants. Every application submitted is reviewed personally by our recruiting team to ensure every candidate receives fair and thoughtful consideration

Our take

Warner Music Group (WMG) is a music and entertainment conglomerate that operates in more than 70 countries through its network of affiliates and licensees. As one of the “big three” recording companies, it is a leader in the global music industry.

As the company looks forward to the future of music and technology, it has been focusing on its Web3 expansion within the Metaverse, creating new partnerships with a growing number of blockchain platforms – including The Sandbox, OpenSea, and OneOf. WMG is also expanding into gamification and is set to enable signed artists to release music NFTs through the Polygon-based marketplace LGND Music.

With the appointment of tech veteran and former Chief Business Officer at YouTube, Robert Kyncl, as its new CEO, WMG is further proving its dedication to breaking into the future of Web3 in an all-encompassing way, and it is well set to replicate its “real-world” success within the metaverse.