UTA seeks an experienced manager to join its Client Accounting team. The Manager, Client Accounting will be assigned to a UTA department(s) and will serve as the point person for all accounting issues related to that department(s). This role will report to the Director of Client Accounting. The Manager, Client Accounting will be responsible for working closely with agents, their team members, and assistants to capture timely and accurate booking information in a GAAP-compliant accounting environment. On a day-to-day basis, this role will manage the booking process from start to finish. The Manager, Client Accounting will establish and monitor quality metrics and continuously seek improvement in the process of tracking client bookings. The ideal candidate will be a team player, problem solver, detail-oriented, effective communicator, and should be able to excel in a fast-paced work environment.

The salary range for this role is $95,000 to $110,000 commensurate with experience and skills.

What You Will Do

Service Delivery

Meet and own relationship with agents and their assistants to ensure complete and accurate booking data and reports - meeting 1-2 times per month

Maintain client bookings and review data for accuracy and completeness for agents while considering revenue recognition standards

Oversight of team members to ensure bookings are correct and client payments are processed accurately, in compliance with all legal, GAAP, and tax requirements

Liaise with clients and agents directly on invoices, statements, debits, tax matters (1099, 1042, etc) and any account questions/concerns they may have

Communicate with internal and external parties on all booking matters

Provide exceptional customer service to agents and other stakeholders

Oversight/approval of activities that are performed at all levels (ex. Batch approvals)

Oversee identified funds for the entire department and triage client payment errors

Manage any ad-hoc projects and special requests as they come up

Processes and Controls/Standards

Implementing process improvements across team and systems and provide status updates to upper management

Mapping and understanding all current processes and adhering to best practices (ex. 3 business day turnaround for deposits)

Ownership of key controls and best practices

People

Establish close partnership and collaborate on various initiatives for the team

Manage whole department team on a daily basis

Monitoring and reviewing metrics for all members of the team

Regularly syncing with GL and FP&A teams

What You Will Need

Bachelor's degree required; degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred

6+ years of accounting experience

Entertainment experience preferred

Prior experience in a customer service focused role preferred

Highly organized with strong attention to detail

Self-motived and tenacious; to be successful, the role requires persistence and follow-up

Excellent in all Microsoft systems and other accounting systems

Excellent attention to detail and ability to handle very high volume of transactions

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent understanding of fundamental accounting principles (Ex. Revenue Recognition)

Excellent relationship-building skills and ability to interact with individuals at all levels (including management)

High-energy level and a proven work ethic. Self-starter with the ability to work independently but also collaboratively

Demonstrated ability to adhere to processes and procedures while working in a very fast-paced environment

Experience with financial & enterprise systems such as NetSuite

What You Will Get

The unique and exciting opportunity to work at one of a leading global entertainment companies

Access to the tools, leadership, and resources you will need to create and drive a center of excellence

The opportunity to do the best work of your career

Work in an inclusive and diverse company culture

Competitive programs to support your well-being

Experience working in a collaborative environment with room to grow