PMC: Senior Accountant

Penske Media Corp. (PMC) is the parent to brands including Rolling Stone, SXSW, Variety, Billboard, The Hollywood Reporter, SHE Media, and many more. Due to continued growth, we are adding to the accounting team and hiring a Senior Accountant. This role will report to PMC’s Controllership function and is to support the Finance and Accounting team for maintaining the books and records of various entities with the primary focus of this role to assist with month-end close for both the newly acquired Dick Clark Productions and Penske Autosport (Formula E Racing) businesses as well as Luminate. The ideal candidate must possess a goal-oriented approach and a dynamic personality as this position interacts with business teams across the organization. You will also assist with account reconciliations, variance reporting, Formula E Racing compliance, and other ad hoc requests as provided by management.

Typical tasks may include (but are not limited to):

• Prepare monthly journal entries and account reconciliations across several financial statement areas for the Production and Racing businesses. Key areas of focus include:
• Treasury and bank reconciliations
• Prepaid expense recognition
• Operational accruals
• Travel expense
• Formula E (FIA) compliance reporting and analysis
• Ensure compliance with monthly close deadlines for all areas of responsibility
• Become a subject matter expert in PMC’s Financial systems, including NetSuite and Solution 7
• Prepare complete and accurate balance sheet account reconciliations utilizing Blackline
• Proactively identify and implement process improvements
• Establish and document policies, procedures and best practices across the department.
• Perform special projects and any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3-4 years relevant accounting experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• Working towards CPA and/or Public Accounting experience is a plus
• Fundamental knowledge of US GAAP
• Previous experience with ERP systems (NetSuite) is a plus
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to adhere and meet internal and external deadlines
• Genuine interest in Formula E Racing considered a plus

Typical wage range: $80k - $90k + discretionary bonus. Factors that could be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, years of experience and comparison to current employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range. The total compensation package for this position will also include other elements, a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits including 401(k) eligibility and paid time off benefits.

PMC is committed to the health and wellness of our employees. As part of our company-wide rollout of PMC’s paid healthcare plan, effective for this role July 1, 2023, the company will pay 100% of the monthly health, dental and vision plan premiums for the employee and their family. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If you have more or less experience than specified on this job posting, please apply and list your salary expectations.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors).

It’s all About You…

At PMC, your wellness is top of mind. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to nurture you and your loved ones, including pets! Our package includes Healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) HSA with an employer contribution, FSA (Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter), EAP, Life Insurance, 401K with an employer match, Paid Parental Leave, Long-term Disability, generous Paid Time off (PTO), Pet Insurance, and Home & Auto insurance. Our Wellness initiatives rotate yoga, meditation, wellness weeks on a variety of topics, and financial wellness. We continuously elevate our offerings with more, for you.

About PMC:

Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading global media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a passionate audience. Since 2004, PMC has been a pioneer in digital media and a platform innovator, reaching viewers on all screens across its ever-growing constellation of iconic brands, which includes Variety, Rolling Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, Dick Clark Productions, WWD, SHE Media, Robb Report, Deadline, Sportico, BGR, ARTnews, Fairchild Media, Vibe, IndieWire, Dirt, Artforum, Gold Derby, Spy.com and Luminate, the premier data and analytics company. PMC’s journalists and content creators deliver daily the most comprehensive news and information in their industries and areas of coverage, unequaled in ambition, depth, and courage. In addition, PMC owns several vital cultural events such as SXSW, LA3C, Life is Beautiful, Latin Music Week and ATX Television Festival. Headquartered in New York and Los Angeles with additional offices in 14 countries worldwide, PMC believes companies should not only be profitable but also forces for good www.pmc.com.