Senior Coordinator, Finance

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:

UMG West Coast Labels is comprised of the Capitol Music Group and the Interscope Geffen A&M Music Group.  This position will be responsible for supporting UMG West Coast Labels vendor payment processes and vendor setup for the Finance department.  Responsibilities include: creating POs and issuing payments on behalf of the Finance department, setting up vendors on behalf of the Finance department reconciling budgets in Uniport monthly/quarterly, working closely with the other departments on a day-to-day basis to manage their budgets.

How you’ll CREATE: 

• Creating purchase orders and reservations on behalf of the Label departments

• Issuing high volume payments to vendors on behalf of the Label departments

• Ensuring purchase orders and invoices are within UMG compliance policy

• Assist in project setup in UMG PO system (Uniport)

• Assist with budget maintenance in UMG PO system (Uniport)

• Work closely with the Finance Director and VP’s during the quarterly & monthly close process

• Assist with ad-hoc reporting and month end close, as needed

• Handle new vendor set-ups and vendor management for the Label departments

• Have an understanding of the overall scope of the project’s budget and different vendors associated in order to anticipate invoices ahead of time

• Work with the Central Accounting team to issue JEs and other marketing-related accounting entries

Bring your VIBE: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, or Finance preferred or related degree  

• Some SAP and previous experience with Accounts Payable is a plus 

• 1-2 years in a fast-paced and detail-oriented environment 

• Strong computer skills – understanding of Microsoft Excel and Financial Payment Systems

• Experience using the Uniport payment system preferred

• Ability to interact comfortably and effectively with employees of the company at all levels including Senior Management

• Ability to interact comfortably and effectively with external partners

• Strong people skills & communication skills needed to liaise with external vendors in particular

• Strong administrative and organizational skills

• Ability to work under high pressure, deadlines and speed

• Must be flexible, able to multi-task and manage time effectively

Perks Playlist:

• Be part of an entrepreneurial, global organization that values authenticity, drive, creativity, relationships, and a competitive spirit

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options, as well as:

  • 100% coverage for out-patient mental health services

  • Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)

  • A lifetime fertility support allowance of $30,000 to plan participants

  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement

  • 100% immediately vested 401(k) match on the first 5% of your contribution on eligible compensation

• Variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:

  • Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees

  • 3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees

  • 2-weeks paid Winter Break

  • 10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)

  • Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)

  • Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent

Check out our full overview of benefits on the Perks Playlist page of the career site.

Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.

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The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.  All candidates are encouraged to apply.