Finance Manager, The Orchard
$95-105k
Music distribution and licensing
Job no longer available
Music distribution and licensing
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$95-105k
1001+ employees
Company mission
To be a technology-driven leader in music distribution and artist & label services.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with 3+ years of relevant experience. CPA is a plus
- Strong Excel skills (e.g. pivot tables, vlookups, xlookups, SUMIFS, etc.)
- Experience with SAP, BPC, and Looker is a plus
- Must be detail oriented with an ability to work independently, self-starter, and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
- A clear and effective communicator and enthusiastic collaborator who works well with team members, external partners and senior management
- Self-starter with organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
What the job involves
- Reporting to the Senior Director of Finance, the Manager of Finance position will be based out of The Orchard New York City headquarters focusing on financial reporting and financial system integration
- Collaborate with the Sr. Director of Finance to develop and present monthly flash reports to the CFO that analyze financial performance and provide insights on key variances compared to budget, forecast, and prior year actuals
- Analyze monthly financial results for several entities / business units and investigate significant and unusual activities
- Maintain key data and mapping tables to ensure all automation efforts run accurately and efficiently
- Assist in monitoring outstanding receivables by performing aging analysis and collaborating with the Business Development team to follow-up on past due accounts
- Participate in multiple finance integration projects from inception to implementation, including testing, note-taking, brainstorming, and designing solutions that drive efficiency, scalability, and business impact
- Assist in the month end close process by preparing various journal entries in SAP for domestic and foreign entities, and by analyzing account movements
- Assist in the budgeting and forecasting processes by providing accurate and timely financial information to the FP&A group
- Manage and oversee the finances of our subsidiary, RoyaltyShare, by liaising with management, creating AR aging reports, working with the AR team to invoice customers, and compiling and distributing the P&L statement
Our take
The Orchard has spent 25 years offering independent artists a comprehensive set of music services, including marketing, sales, YouTube monetisation, and distribution and licensing across over 40 worldwide markets. The company has spent nearly a decade of that time operating as a subsidiary of Sony Music.
The addition of YouTube monetisation services a decade ago was a smart move for The Orchard - even if it’s landed the company in some hot copyfraud water for what some criticise as an overzealous approach to copyright infringement claims. It means that artists with The Orchard have more tools in their arsenal to combat the rise of streaming services, which have put independent artists in a difficult position regarding monetisation.
If the company wants to continue providing the best service for independent artists, however, it may need to be more proactive in accommodating new and highly influential trends in music marketing. TikTok, for example, has become a major tool for generating exposure, and many artists are experimenting independently with NFTs. The industry is moving at light speed, and The Orchard may need to pick up its pace to continue attracting independent talent.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
7% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to fuel the creative journey
- A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork
- An excellent range of benefits, like private medical cover, a generous pension scheme, life assurance and income protection, plus loads of music biz perks
- We invest in your professional growth & development
Company HQ
NoHo, New York, NY
Leadership
Richard Gottehrer
(Founder & Chief Creative Officer)An original founder of the company back in 1997.
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