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Warner Music

Global music label, publishing, artist services

Lead Revenue Operations Analyst

Financial AccountingUpdated on Nov 13
Full-timeRemote in USA$90k - $95k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related analytical field is required.
  • An active CPA license or international equivalent is strongly preferred.
  • A master's degree (MAcc or MBA) or coursework in Financial Data Analytics or Information Systems is a significant plus.
  • 10 to 15+ years of progressive, hands-on accounting experience in Corporate Accounting, Shared Services, or Big 4 Public Accounting is required.
  • At least 7 years of specialization in high-volume revenue accounting, billing assurance, or royalty accounting within music, digital entertainment, streaming media, or intellectual property/licensing sectors is required.
  • Experience leading technical ASC 606 revenue recognition implementations or oversight for complex multi-element arrangements is required.
  • Experience directing and reviewing work performed by distributed, hybrid, or offshore delivery centers is required.
  • Deep experience with enterprise ERPs, specifically SAP FI/CO and S/4HANA, and automated balance sheet reconciliation tools such as BlackLine or Cadency is required.
  • Expert-level Microsoft Excel proficiency, including SAP Analysis for Office, Power Query, dynamic arrays, VBA/macros, and advanced nested logic, is required.
  • Ability to untangle intricate data anomalies and synthesize findings into clear executive summaries is desired.
  • Ability to evaluate manual workflows and design scalable, automated alternatives is desired.
  • Verbal and written communication skills for collaboration with label executives, data engineers, and external auditors are desired.
  • Capacity to manage high-pressure close deadlines and competing stakeholder requests with composure and precision is desired.
  • Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States as of their first day of employment; proof of work authorization is required upon hire.

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical accounting, accrual modeling, and reconciliation for Recorded Music revenue streams, including digital streaming partners, digital downloads, DMCA statutory royalties, physical manufacturing and distribution, synchronization, master licensing, and foreign affiliate distributions.
  • Architect and maintain ASC 606 recognition schedules, monthly flash revenue accruals, deferred revenue tracking, and automated reversals using consumption ingestion files and actual cash settlements.
  • Query, clean, and analyze revenue operational reporting datasets across disparate digital service providers using Analysis for Office and Gemini AI Tools, and reconcile multi-system reporting from source to financial ledger.
  • Bridge consumption metadata, including streams, downloads, play counts, and tier rates, with general ledger activity to detect anomalies, underreported royalties, missing catalog codes, and system mismatches.
  • Conduct month-over-month and quarter-over-quarter variance analyses and present variance drivers to label finance leaders.
  • Serve as the Record to Report business lead for financial systems optimization across SAP ECC/S/4HANA, BlackLine, and proprietary music revenue sub-ledgers.
  • Design, test, and implement automated reporting to simplify manual journal entries and shorten the monthly close cycle.
  • Direct monthly and quarterly close deliverables for recorded music revenue, reviewing high-volume journal entries, complex accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Review work prepared by staff accountants and offshore shared service partners, including Shopify direct-to-consumer sales tie-outs, digital service provider settlement matching, and clearing account reconciliations; provide structured guidance and establish standard operating procedures.
  • Investigate and resolve persistent balances in revenue clearing, suspense, and partner withholding accounts.
  • Maintain and enhance internal control matrices under Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404, ensuring segregation of duties, automated validation checks, and data lineage documentation.
  • Serve as primary revenue audit liaison for internal and external auditors, providing prepared-by-client audit schedules, roll-forwards, sample testing support, and technical accounting memos.
  • Partner with Label Finance VPs/Directors, Commercial Revenue Operations, Business & Legal Affairs, IT/Data Engineering, and Corporate Royalty teams to align accounting treatments with evolving contract structures and deal terms.
  • Provide training and education to other members of the Recorded Music Record to Report team.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with eCommerce and digital billing platforms such as Shopify and digital service provider vendor reporting portals is highly desirable.

About the Company

Warner Music

Global music label, publishing, artist services

Warner Music Group operates in three areas—recorded music, music publishing, and artist services—signing and developing artists, producing and distributing recordings, and managing publishing rights. It earns revenue from music sales, streaming, licensing deals, and live performances. Its global scale, iconic labels, and diverse brands help it promote music worldwide and support artists, songwriters, and fans. Its goal is long-term creative and commercial success while staying adaptable and upholding ethical and environmental standards.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1958

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