Senior Accountant

The Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Accountant to join our Finance team in New York. This role plays a key part in ensuring accuracy, transparency, and operational integrity across Kobalt’s financial reporting and corporate accounting processes.

You will be responsible for managing key elements of the month-end close, payroll accounting, reconciliations, and statutory reporting, while supporting audit readiness and driving continuous process improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to deepen their technical expertise and step into a leadership capacity by mentoring and developing junior team members within a fast-paced, global music company.

• Own and oversee the month-end close process for the Corporate business unit, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Manage the US payroll accounting process in partnership with People & Culture, ensuring compliance and issue resolution.
• Partner closely with FP&A and People & Culture to support accurate expense reporting and financial analysis.
• Coordinate statutory reporting and audit requirements for overseas subsidiaries, acting as the primary contact for external advisors.
• Support group audit activities by ensuring reconciliations, work papers, and documentation are complete and audit-ready.
• Oversee global travel and expense systems, including Concur and CWT, and manage the US corporate credit card program.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting efficiency.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to junior accounting staff.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure financial accuracy and alignment across departments.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• 4–7 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of accrual accounting, balance sheets, and P&L ownership.
• Excellent Excel and financial analysis skills.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain financial concepts clearly.
• Experience supporting audits and statutory reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

• Experience with Net Suite or similar ERP systems.
• CPA license or working toward certification.
• Experience in a global or mid-sized organisation.

By Month 1:
You’ll understand Kobalt’s accounting systems, workflows, and reporting structure, and begin supporting month-end close activities.

By Month 3:
You’ll independently manage key accounting responsibilities, ensuring accuracy and reliability across reconciliations and reporting.

By Month 6:
You’ll be contributing to process improvements, supporting audits confidently, and helping strengthen the overall efficiency and scalability of the accounting function.

Ownership and Accountability:
Takes responsibility for financial accuracy and follows work through to completion.

Attention to Detail:
Maintains precision across complex financial processes and reconciliations.

Collaborative Mindset:
Works effectively across teams to ensure alignment and operational success.

Introductory call with a member of our Recruitment Team
Interview with Hiring Manager
Interviews with Kobalt Leadership
Feedback at each stage

We aim to complete the full interview process within three weeks.

At Kobalt, we’ve championed creators since 2000. Our technology and music services are built to make the industry more transparent, fair, and rewarding for artists, songwriters, and rights holders. We’re proud to work with some of the world’s most influential talents including Phoebe Bridgers, Sam Fender, Paul McCartney, Foo Fighters, Karol G, Young Thug, Kali Uchis, FINNEAS, and Andrew Watt as well as acclaimed writers like Simon Aldred (Rag’n’Bone Man, Liam Gallagher, Celeste) and Clarence Coffee Jr.

(Dua Lipa, Lizzo, The Snuts).

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