Senior Director, General Accounting

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world. How we LEAD: The Central Accounting Services (CAS) division is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and transparency of all financial activities across the business. This includes managing core processes such as revenue recognition for streaming, physical sales, and licensing, as well as complex areas like artist royalties, participations, and catalog acquisitions. This role will focus on general accounting activities as described below. Success in the Central Accounting Services (CAS) division at Universal Music Group means adhering to procedures to ensure financial accuracy, collaborating effectively, and continuously seeking improvements. Team members use their accounting expertise to prepare and review statements, apply company standards, and identify key trends. Strong data skills are needed to analyze issues and present clear findings. Building effective partnerships with stakeholders is essential to deliver insights that support daily operations and UMG’s mission to delight and entertain fans worldwide. How you’ll CREATE: In this role, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in a broad array of accounting analysis and reporting activities, including: Oversee preparation of management and statutory...