Senior Accounting Manager

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

JOB DESCRIPTION

Red Seat Ventures is a creator-driven media company that partners with talent, authors, and brands to launch and grow digital-first businesses. We sit at the intersection of content, media, and entrepreneurship — helping visionary creators bring their ideas to life and scale sustainably.

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Accounting Manager to lead and elevate our accounting function across multiple entities. This role blends hands-on leadership with strategic oversight — you will drive the monthly close process, establish and enforce internal controls, mentor and develop a growing accounting team, and serve as a key partner to senior leadership on financial reporting and operational decisions. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in general accounting and financial reporting, a track record of managing teams in digital media or fast-paced environments. A CPA license is required.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own and direct the full monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules

• Oversee and optimize all core accounting functions including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and bank reconciliations, driving efficiency and accuracy improvements

• Prepare, review, and present accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, including variance analysis and management commentary

• Lead the review and analysis of talent and creator contracts; oversee revenue share and participation statements and ensure proper revenue recognition under ASC 606

• Directly manage, mentor, and develop a team of staff accountants and senior accountants; oversee workload allocation, performance reviews, and professional growth across the accounting team

• Serve as a senior finance partner to sales, production, operations, and legal teams, providing financial insight and ensuring accurate accounting for diverse revenue streams (e.g., sponsorships, licensing, media sales, e-commerce)

• Oversee sales commission calculations, review commission statements, and ensure accuracy of commissions reporting and related accruals

• Lead the development, documentation, and enforcement of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to support scalable growth

• Lead external audit coordination and serve as the primary point of contact for auditors, tax advisors, shared services, and technical accounting teams

• Establish and maintain SOX compliance frameworks, including documentation of key controls, risk assessments, and remediation of any identified deficiencies

• Drive systems implementations, process automation, and continuous improvement initiatives across the accounting function

• Provide strategic financial analysis, budgeting support, and ad hoc reporting to senior leadership to inform business decisions

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; MBA or Master’s in Accounting preferred

• Active CPA license required

• 8–12 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3–5 years in a management or senior leadership capacity

• Proven track record of building, managing, and developing accounting teams, including both in-house and outsourced staff

• Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP, including ASC 606 revenue recognition, consolidations, and multi-entity accounting

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, financial modeling) and experience with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks, Sage)

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to present financial information to non-financial stakeholders and senior leadership

• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, manage competing priorities, and drive results with limited oversight

NICE TO HAVE:

• Significant experience in digital media, entertainment, or a high-growth startup environment with multi-entity structures

• Deep familiarity with talent/creator contract structures, media revenue models, and complex revenue-sharing arrangements

• Hands-on experience managing financial audits, SOX compliance, and tax compliance processes

• Leadership role in ERP or accounting systems implementations and migrations

• Experience working within a portfolio company, subsidiary, or holding-company structure with consolidated reporting requirements

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

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