Director of Accounting

Director of Accounting

Hybrid | West Los Angeles (3 days in-office: Tues–Thurs)

Full-time | High-growth media & entertainment company

The Opportunity

We are partnering with a fast-growing, creator-led media and entertainment company that sits at the intersection of sports, culture, and digital storytelling. Backed by strong revenue momentum, this business produces premium original content, works closely with talent and brands, and operates in a dynamic, creative, and high-energy environment.

They are hiring a Director of Accounting to serve as a hands-on leader within Finance, reporting directly to the senior finance executive. This is a critical role for someone who thrives in growth-stage environments, enjoys rolling up their sleeves, and wants real ownership over accounting operations, close, reporting, and process improvement.

If you enjoy being close to the business, collaborating cross-functionally, and building scalable systems while still doing the work, this role was designed for you.

What You’ll Do

This is a very hands-on accounting leadership role, not a purely managerial position.

You will own and lead:

• Month-end close (currently ~7 days, with a goal to reach a consistent 5-day soft close)
• Full general ledger oversight and account reconciliations
• Revenue recognition tied to advertising and sponsorship delivery
• Financial reporting and budget-to-actuals analysis
• Show-level and initiative-level P&Ls
• Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Payroll oversight
• Technical accounting and policy recommendations
• Support of annual, non-public audits
• Budget review, approvals, and cost-savings analysis
• Implementation of automation and AI tools to improve accuracy and efficiency

You’ll manage a lean team (internal accountants plus outsourced AP) and act as a true thought partner to Finance leadership and department heads.

What We’re Looking For

Must-Haves

• 7 years of progressive accounting experience
• Roughly: Associate → Senior → Manager → Senior Manager level exposure
• Strong hands-on accounting background (journal entries, reviews, bill approvals)
• Experience in a startup or high-growth environment strongly preferred
• Solid revenue recognition experience (advertising / impression-based models a plus)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Comfortable owning close, reporting, and process improvements end-to-end

Highly Preferred

• CPA
• 1–3 years of Big 4 or public accounting experience
• Media, entertainment, advertising, or digital content experience
• Exposure to royalty or rights accounting
• Interest in automation and AI-enabled accounting workflows

Not the Right Fit If

• You prefer large, highly layered enterprise environments
• You want a role that is primarily people management with limited hands-on work

Culture & Team

• Direct, transparent communication
• Strong feedback culture
• Collaborative, no-ego environment
• In-office energy matters here
• Think team lunches, watch parties, casual office events, and a dog-friendly space
• You’ll be working around creators, athletes, and talent, and that’s part of the excitement

Location & Schedule

• Hybrid in Santa Monica area
• In-office Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $155,000 – $165,000
• Target bonus: 8%, based on individual and company performance (paid annually)
• Stock options
• 100% employer-paid health insurance
• 401(k) (no match)
• Monthly phone/internet stipend

Interview Process

• Intro conversation with Finance leadership
• Second interview with senior accounting team member
• Panel interview with cross-functional leadership
• Final round

At least one interview will be onsite.