Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

Industry: Music & Entertainment

Location: New York, NY — in-person attendance required

Assignment Length: 4-month contract

Position Overview

A company in the music and entertainment industry is seeking a Financial Analyst to support accounting, financial reporting, and payment operations. This position will partner with finance and cross-functional teams on month-end close, reconciliations, financial analysis, and artist reporting, while coordinating invoicing and payment activities for its merchandise business.

Key Responsibilities

• Support month-end close by running financial reports, reconciling data, and maintaining supporting schedules and trackers.
• Prepare monthly financial analysis, review account balances, and investigate discrepancies.
• Compile financial data for artist statements, including updating cost trackers and reporting schedules.
• Coordinate invoicing for artist tour merchandise, partnering with product managers to gather information and reconcile activity.
• Maintain financial coding records for the merchandise business and assist shared services with invoice coding.
• Process high-volume, time-sensitive payments and billings for artists, vendors, and customers, including purchase order and invoice submissions, approval tracking, and rush-payment verification.
• Oversee departmental vendor setup and maintenance, coordinating with Accounts Payable to resolve documentation or processing issues.
• Ensure purchase orders have appropriate approvals and coding, submit documentation promptly, and respond to vendor inquiries.
• Maintain compliance with financial controls and company policies.
• Assist with ad hoc financial analysis and special projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 2+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or audit.
• Experience supporting month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work across departments.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines and high-volume transactions.
• SAP, Ariba, and Concur experience preferred.
• Music or entertainment industry experience is welcome but not required.