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.

What You’ll Do

• 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, workpapers, 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.

What You’ll Bring

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.

Additional Skills That Could Add Value:

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

What Success Looks Like

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.

Key Behaviours for Success

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.

Interview Process

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.

Why Choose Us

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).

We’re a company that thrives on creativity, collaboration, and progress. Our values: Music First, Transparent, Tech Powered, and Transformative. Shape how we work, build, and grow together. We are a community of people who care deeply about making a meaningful impact in music and technology.

Kobalt is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in equitable access to opportunities and are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. If you need any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know we’re happy to help.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. A full background check on acceptance of offer. Kobalt is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

The range provided is for NYC-based hires only and will be commensurate with candidate experience. Pay ranges for candidates in other locations other than NYC may differ based on the cost of labor in that location. Pay range: $80,000 - $90,000