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ROLE: We are looking to fill the position of day-to-day Finance/Accounting Assistant to support our music and artist agency across the functions of accounting and payroll as well as analysis of sales, earnings and other music industry related finance indicators. RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide assistance with all aspects of accounting and payroll. Assist with tracking and recording payments. Manage tracking and analyzing monthly artist earnings and statistics. Performing additional duties as needed/requested.  SKILLS REQUIRED: Fluent English (written and spoken) Accounting and Payroll experience Proven communication and teamwork abilities Advanced Google Spreadsheet and Excel proficiency Google Drive, MS Word, Dropbox and Adobe Acrobat proficiency Ability to compare and analyze sales, earnings and documentation High levels of accuracy and attention to detail are essential Ability to handle confidential information with total discretion HTML skills would be advantageous Preferred but not mandatory: Music industry background/experience  

What's next in music is first on SoundCloud. As the world’s largest open audio platform, SoundCloud is powered by a connected community of creators, listeners and curators who share, discover and influence what’s new, now and next in music and audio. At SoundCloud, we always looking for ways to better serve the artists and musicians that upload to SoundCloud everyday. You will help form, validate, and incubate key strategic initiatives. Your work will help influence the priorities and projects undertaken by our go to market teams focused on the users that upload to SoundCloud. Above all, your work will impact the careers of many artists and musicians worldwide. You will: Inspire and develop our strategy, compile regular reports, drive go to market alignment and provide modeling support Build sustainable cross functional relationships across the business, especially product, marketing, content and finance Be accountable for the business case modeling and analytics of all go to market initiatives. Build frameworks and tools to optimize product-specific and marketing initiatives as well as support new areas of exploration Independently run, ad-hoc projects to analyze and understand business implications of proposed decisions Who you are Passionate about the future of music Degree in Business, Finance, or related field, ideally an MBA 5+ years in Business Strategy, Consulting or Investment Banking, ideally with Music experience Having Pricing experience and/or subscription experience is a plus. Strong communication/presentation skills with a track record of presenting complex analysis to executives/senior management and peers Excellent business judgment; ability to handle complex situations with clarity and confidence and thorough analysis (you do the work!) Excellent ability to build relationships and networks with multiple functions, regions, and at all levels of the organization Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills (financial modeling) Strong resiliency and ambition to get things done despite an often-changing market and competitive situation Excellent stakeholder management skills with both technical and business audiences Strong sense of urgency and attention to detail to continually improve the user’s experience Diversity at SoundCloud SoundCloud is for everyone. Diversity and open expression are fundamental to our organization; they help us build a social platform and global community where anyone can create, discover, and share sounds. We acknowledge the challenges in our industry, and strive to develop an inclusive culture where everyone can contribute.

We are hiring a Staff Accountant in our New York office. The Staff Accountant will perform all daily and monthly accounting functions for assigned areas. Functions are inclusive of journal entries and reconciliations to support the financial close. This includes participating in monthly and year-end financial closings, annual audit preparation and other special projects as requested by Accounting & Reporting management. BACKGROUND Founded in 2000 by Willard Ahdritz, Kobalt is creating the music company of the future. Kobalt is a global music and technology company built for artists, songwriters, publishers and labels as an alternative to the traditional music business model. Kobalt have built the technology infrastructure to enable better reporting and for artists to maintain ownership and control over how their work is distributed, tracked, collected, and monetized.  This global technology platform can track and collect royalties for the billions of micro-payments per song in digital music today. This is an established yet fast growing creator-centric company of artists and songwriters including The Chainsmokers, Kelly Clarkson, Miles Davis, Dave Grohl, Lauv, Zayn Malik, Max Martin, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Paul McCartney, Stevie Nicks, Pitbull, Elvis Presley, Skrillex, Sam Smith, and many more. Kobalt represents on average over 40% of the top 100 songs and albums in both the US and UK. We’re currently 640 people based across 13 offices and we’re still growing! WHAT DOES STAFF ACCOUNTANT AT KOBALT DO? Participate in the month-end close process Prepare and review analysis of various balance sheet and P&L accounts Process US payroll and expense reimbursements Provide monthly variance analysis of cost centers with commentary Assist with documentation and process improvement Participate in the Company’s quarterly reviews and external audits by completing account analysis Assist management with special ad hoc assignments, as requested WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ARE WE LOOKING FOR?  Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting 3+ years’ experience in a similar role Proficient in Excel and the Microsoft Office suite of products Strong interpersonal skills – including ability to work with and challenge others Strong team player and proactive approach to work Strong organizational skills / prioritization Solid working knowledge of accrual-based accounting with full P&L and balance sheet experience Netsuite ERP or another automated accounting systems a plus A CPA or CPA candidate is preferred 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 veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Joining a growing Global Finance Shared Services team and reporting to the General Ledger (GL) Finance Manager, the Finance Assistant will be part of the team responsible for core business reconciliations and accounting. The assistant will also support the finance team with other ad-hoc tasks and projects as required.   BACKGROUND Founded in 2000 by Willard Ahdritz, Kobalt is creating the music company of the future. Kobalt is a global music and technology company built for artists, songwriters, publishers and labels as an alternative to the traditional music business model. Kobalt have built the technology infrastructure to enable better reporting and for artists to maintain ownership and control over how their work is distributed, tracked, collected, and monetized.  This global technology platform is able to track and collect royalties for the billions of micro-payments per song in digital music today. This is an established yet fast growing creator-centric company of artists and songwriters including The Chainsmokers, Kelly Clarkson, Miles Davis, Dave Grohl, Lauv, Zayn Malik, Max Martin, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Paul McCartney, Stevie Nicks, Pitbull, Elvis Presley, Skrillex, Sam Smith, and many more. Kobalt represents on average over 40% of the top 100 songs and albums in both the US and UK. We’re currently 600 people based across 13 offices and we’re still growing. That’s where you come in. If you feel like the fast-paced, rewarding environment of our rapidly growing company is for you - share your story!   WHAT DOES A FINANCE ASSISTANT AT KOBALT DO? Completing month end tasks and meeting deadlines Bank reconciliations and accounting Responsible for balance sheet reconciliations across different entities (royalty and non-royalty) Preparing and analysing monthly management packs for Finance Manager with variance analysis Working with other business unit Finance Managers Assisting with preparing statutory accounts for year end Ad-hoc tasks and projects as required WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ARE WE LOOKING FOR?   1+ years’ experience, including through graduate placement Studying towards professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW) Strong Excel skills Excellent organisational and time management skills Strong team player Great awareness of deadlines Strong interpersonal skills Aptitude for working with large volumes of numerical data Most important is that you are ambitious and flexible and can adapt to a growing and changing department!     Recent Awards/Recognitions: 2018 Financial Times Boldness in Business – Drivers of Change Nominee 2018 Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in Music 2017 Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in Music 2017 Music Week Publisher of the Year Recent press: Music Week - The Music Industry’s Best Friend Music Business Worldwide – “We are Building for the Future of the Music Business ” Wired - How data saved music Economist - Disrupters Check out our blog: https://www.kobaltmusic.com/blog SPECIFICS Based at River Building, Cannon Street, London EC4R 3TE Hours are 37.5 hours per week. Generally, these are taken between 9.30-6 with 1 hour for lunch but amendments to these hours can be agreed on a case by case basis with line manager approval www.kobaltmusic.com/careers   IMPORTANT NOTICE Applicants must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom. Verification checks will be conducted during the interview process and a full DBS 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.  Thank you for choosing to apply for a role at Kobalt! By applying for a role on our website you are allowing Kobalt to collect your personal data and contact you regarding this opportunity. We care about transparency and believe that skill sets can be applied to multiple roles, so we would love to able to get in touch with your regarding other opportunities that may be suitable for you. We will therefore keep the information you supplied to us for one year. We collect your personal data for the purposes of managing Kobalt recruitment related activities and in relation to the evaluation and selection of applicants and as is otherwise needed in the recruitment processes. You can read our Privacy Policy  HERE  where we outline full details in line with GDPR requirements.   KOBALT MUSIC GROUP BENEFITS FROM DAY ONE ANNUAL LEAVE  | Contractually 25 days, however Kobalt closes its offices for the 3 days between Christmas and New Year’s when staff contribute 1 day. LIFE ASSURANCE  | Equal to four (4) times base salary. TRAVEL INSURANCE  | Business travel insurance cover. INCOME PROTECTION  | Covers up to 75% of base salary up to the age of 65. GYM MEMBERSHIP  | Corporate rates available at Nuffield Health and Fitness First. Kobalt will subsidise £45.00 gross per month towards your corporate gym membership if your membership is processed through company payroll. LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT  | As part of your ongoing learning and development you will have access to a range of tools and courses appropriate to your role and career goals. These include, but are not limited to; Udemy for Business and Bookboon E-library. EYECARE  | Full eye test provided at a range of opticians through a voucher scheme. WELLBEING  | Wellbeing Hub and Employee Assistance Programme. FRESH FRUIT ,  SELECTION OF   SNACKS AND CEREAL SUPPLIED REGULAR STAFF SOCIALS  | Including seasonal social events and parties.   POST PROBATIONARY PERIOD BENEFITS PENSION |  Kobalt match pension contributions when individuals contribute from 2.5% - 5% (giving a total contribution of 5% - 10%). PRIVATE MEDICAL INSURANCE  | Managed through AVIVA. TRAVEL INSURANCE  | Both individual or family cover for personal holiday travel insurance. INTEREST FREE SEASON TICKET LOAN SCHEME   (eligible after 1 month of service)  | Loans deducted from net pay over a 12-month period. CYCLE TO WORK SCHEME  | In partnership with Evans Cycles.

The Senior Tax Associate/Analyst will be responsible for tax compliance and planning throughout Kobalt Music Group. Reporting to the Director of Tax, the Sr. Associate will ensure that all returns and filings are completed and filed on time in every territory where Kobalt operates. Additionally, the Sr. Associate will be responsible for delivering key tax projects – with the help of our advisors where appropriate. BACKGROUND Founded in 2000 by Willard Ahdritz, Kobalt is creating the music company of the future. Kobalt is a global music and technology company built for artists, songwriters, publishers and labels as an alternative to the traditional music business model. Kobalt have built the technology infrastructure to enable better reporting and for artists to maintain ownership and control over how their work is distributed, tracked, collected, and monetized.  This global technology platform can track and collect royalties for the billions of micro-payments per song in digital music today. This is an established yet fast growing creator-centric company of artists and songwriters including The Chainsmokers, Kelly Clarkson, Miles Davis, Dave Grohl, Lauv, Zayn Malik, Max Martin, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Paul McCartney, Stevie Nicks, Pitbull, Elvis Presley, Skrillex, Sam Smith, and many more. Kobalt represents on average over 40% of the top 100 songs and albums in both the US and UK. We’re currently 640 people based across 13 offices and we’re still growing! WHAT DOES A SR. TAX ASSOCIATE/ANALYST AT KOBALT DO? Consolidated corporate tax return preparation and review International indirect tax return preparation (VAT, GST) Informational and withholding tax return preparation (1099, 1042) Assist with financial reporting for income taxes under IAS 12 Reconcile tax general ledger accounts Manage the global tax calendar Assist with global transfer pricing Implement new efficiencies with the creation or streamlining of workpapers and procedures   WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ARE WE LOOKING FOR?  Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting 3+ years’ experience in a similar role A CPA or CPA candidate is highly preferred Proficient in Excel and the Microsoft Office suite of products Strong interpersonal skills – including ability to work with and challenge others Strong team player and proactive approach to work Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize Experience with GoSystem Tax software is preferred 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 veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Joining a growing Global Finance Shared Services team and reporting to the Treasury Finance Manager, the Finance Assistant will be part of the team responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and control of the global purchase and sales ledger and the timely creation and recording of sales invoices. The assistant will also support the finance team with other ad-hoc tasks and projects as required. BACKGROUND Founded in 2000 by Willard Ahdritz, Kobalt is creating the music company of the future. Kobalt is a global music and technology company built for artists, songwriters, publishers and labels as an alternative to the traditional music business model. Kobalt have built the technology infrastructure to enable better reporting and for artists to maintain ownership and control over how their work is distributed, tracked, collected, and monetized.  This global technology platform is able to track and collect royalties for the billions of micro-payments per song in digital music today. This is an established yet fast growing creator-centric company of artists and songwriters including The Chainsmokers, Kelly Clarkson, Miles Davis, Dave Grohl, Lauv, Zayn Malik, Max Martin, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Paul McCartney, Stevie Nicks, Pitbull, Elvis Presley, Skrillex, Sam Smith, and many more. Kobalt represents on average over 40% of the top 100 songs and albums in both the US and UK. We’re currently 600 people based across 13 offices and we’re still growing. That’s where you come in. If you feel like the fast-paced, rewarding environment of our rapidly growing company is for you - share your story! WHAT DOES A FINANCE ASSISTANT AT KOBALT DO? Tracking incoming funds and recording them into the royalty and accounting systems   Paying Kobalt clients when statements are issued Recording invoices issued and booking these into the accounting  Producing timely reports on the sales ledger for senior management review  Ad-hoc tasks and projects as required WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ARE WE LOOKING FOR?   Excellent organisational and time management skills Strong team player Great awareness of deadlines Strong interpersonal skills Strong Excel skills Aptitude for working with large volumes of numerical data Most important is that you are ambitious and flexible and can adapt to a growing and changing department!   Recent Awards/Recognitions: 2018 Financial Times Boldness in Business – Drivers of Change Nominee 2018 Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in Music 2017 Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in Music 2017 Music Week Publisher of the Year Recent press: Music Week - The Music Industry’s Best Friend Music Business Worldwide – “We are Building for the Future of the Music Business ” Wired - How data saved music Economist - Disrupters Check out our blog: https://www.kobaltmusic.com/blog SPECIFICS Based at River Building, Cannon Street, London EC4R 3TE Hours are 37.5 hours per week. Generally, these are taken between 9.30-6 with 1 hour for lunch but amendments to these hours can be agreed on a case by case basis with line manager approval www.kobaltmusic.com/careers IMPORTANT NOTICE Applicants must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom. Verification checks will be conducted during the interview process and a full DBS 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.  Thank you for choosing to apply for a role at Kobalt! By applying for a role on our website you are allowing Kobalt to collect your personal data and contact you regarding this opportunity. We care about transparency and believe that skill sets can be applied to multiple roles, so we would love to able to get in touch with your regarding other opportunities that may be suitable for you. We will therefore keep the information you supplied to us for one year. We collect your personal data for the purposes of managing Kobalt recruitment related activities and in relation to the evaluation and selection of applicants and as is otherwise needed in the recruitment processes. You can read our Privacy Policy  HERE  where we outline full details in line with GDPR requirements.   KOBALT MUSIC GROUP BENEFITS FROM DAY ONE ANNUAL LEAVE  | Contractually 25 days, however Kobalt closes its offices for the 3 days between Christmas and New Year’s when staff contribute 1 day. LIFE ASSURANCE  | Equal to four (4) times base salary. TRAVEL INSURANCE  | Business travel insurance cover. INCOME PROTECTION  | Covers up to 75% of base salary up to the age of 65. GYM MEMBERSHIP  | Corporate rates available at Nuffield Health and Fitness First. Kobalt will subsidise £45.00 gross per month towards your corporate gym membership if your membership is processed through company payroll. LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT  | As part of your ongoing learning and development you will have access to a range of tools and courses appropriate to your role and career goals. These include, but are not limited to; Udemy for Business and Bookboon E-library. EYECARE  | Full eye test provided at a range of opticians through a voucher scheme. WELLBEING  | Wellbeing Hub and Employee Assistance Programme. FRESH FRUIT ,  SELECTION OF   SNACKS AND CEREAL SUPPLIED REGULAR STAFF SOCIALS  | Including seasonal social events and parties.   POST PROBATIONARY PERIOD BENEFITS PENSION |  Kobalt match pension contributions when individuals contribute from 2.5% - 5% (giving a total contribution of 5% - 10%). PRIVATE MEDICAL INSURANCE  | Managed through AVIVA. TRAVEL INSURANCE  | Both individual or family cover for personal holiday travel insurance. INTEREST FREE SEASON TICKET LOAN SCHEME   (eligible after 1 month of service)  | Loans deducted from net pay over a 12-month period. CYCLE TO WORK SCHEME  | In partnership with Evans Cycles.

Group Management Accountant Term:  4-month, full-time contract Location:  High Wycombe Head Office Main Duties and Responsibilities Full preparation of Group consolidated Management Accounts and liaising with subsidiaries during month end. Prepare comparative analysis of monthly gross profit against budget, forecast and PY, interpreting and explaining drivers of key variance. Management and ownership of key finance process (purchase ledger, credit control and month end) Maintain treasury function – transactions Support budget process by managing schedules, consolidating responses and maintaining up to date versioning of budgets. Own the fixed asset process from acquisition to disposal, maintaining a detail asset register and depreciation schedule. Monitor capital expenditure against budget Prepare HQ Payroll submission (ADP Managed service) Assist with year-end process completing audit schedule to support statutory accounts Perform key monthly balance sheet reconciliation Provide guidance and supervise junior finance team members and oversea purchase ledger and credit control function Assist in Internal control review and improve processes Assist the Head of Finance and CFO in all ad hoc projects as necessary Experience and Skills Required Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with at least 2 years working in a similar position. Strong analytical and IT skills particularly in excel Experience of NetSuite or Adaptive will be useful. Work well managing a team and working within a larger team. The personal fit within the team is really important. Be a strong, effective communicator, with a proven ability to build relationships Ability to communicate with the Board and non-financial individuals alike. Have a high level of personal motivation and initiative with the ability to work to tight deadlines in a flexible and evolving work environment. Actively seeks to improve processes making them more effective and efficient A high level of attention to detail. About Us Incorporating the Focusrite, Novation and Ampify brands, we aim to enrich lives through music by removing barriers to creativity. As the number one selling audio interface brand worldwide, Focusrite has an illustrious and prestigious history. Alongside Novation and Ampify, the hardware and software that we develop plays a significant role in shaping the sound of modern music. From amateur to pro, our goal is to contribute to a world where we’ve made a difference creating opportunities for everyone and anyone to enjoy creating music. We embrace evolution, and that means being open to new ideas. Our business has a flat structure and is setup to enable everyone to contribute and be heard at all levels and at all stages of product development. We encourage innovation, fresh thinking and are passionate about creating great products. Benefits  include flexible working, home working, company pension, life insurance, private healthcare, employee purchase scheme, share options, company music events, offsite company parties and free breakfast/lunch in the canteen. We arrange company training sessions, hold making things easy days, encourage personal development training, run lunch and learns and facilitate external visits. Focusrite is an equal opportunity employer, we are company of employees spanning a wide range of diverse backgrounds and we acknowledge that embracing our diversity is one of the keys to our future success.

Reverb.com is looking for an outstanding Accounting Manager to help drive our day-to-day accounting, financial, and reporting processes. Key duties include leading parts of the monthly and quarterly close processes, managing AR and AP processes, performing balance sheet account analyses, supporting annual audits, and developing staff accountants. We're a lean team which allows for a lot of project ownership, collaboration, and the ability to make real impact on the business. As a growing and evolving company, accounting & finance is very experimental here! We're looking for analytical thinkers with creative ideas who can go beyond the numbers and think critically about the business.  Responsibilities: Own full life cycle accounting for domestic and international entities.  Ensure the accurate compilation, analysis and reporting of accounting data and revenue by reviewing and approving monthly journal entries and assisting with the completion of the consolidated monthly financial statements. Reconcile intercompany transactions. Analyze and effectively communicate the financial performance of entities - work with other departments to help them better understand the financial impact of their operations and how that impacts the bottom line. Help automate and streamline manual processes by interfacing with developers and business stakeholders. Assist in preparation for annual audit and tax return filings. Mentor & manage staff accountants. Assist VP, Finance in documenting and monitoring internal controls as well as desk-level procedures. Be a critical thinker and team player-- we are a small team, and we take an all-hands approach to problem-solving. Requirements: CPA or CMA designation. Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and 8+ years  experience in the field, including previous role as an Accounting Manager. Advanced knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be an Excel guru and have experience with accounting software; Netsuite preferred. Audit and tax preparation experience. Able to work well with senior executives and stakeholders, as well as mentor/lead other team members. Experience in a high-volume, transaction heavy environment. Extremely detail-oriented-- mistakes don’t get past you, and everything reconciles. Strong analytical skills-- you excel working in a challenging and fast-paced work environment while contributing to the continued success of the company. Strong sense of urgency and general business acumen. What you’ll get: Competitive salary and stock options in a high growth company. No-bureaucracy environment where ownership and initiative is valued. Health insurance and a healthy work environment-- no 80 hour weeks. 401k with 4% match. Flexible vacation and sick days. A MacBookAir, monitor, keyboard, mouse of your choice and stand-up desk. Discounts on music gear.