The Senior Accountant, General Accounting, is responsible for performing a variety of complex accounting tasks and financial analyses to support the organization's financial operations. This role requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. The Senior Accountant, General Accounting will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information and contributing to the overall success of the finance department.

What you’ll be working on

General Ledger and Financial Reporting:

• Prepare and record journal entries, including those for month-end and year-end close processes.
• Perform account reconciliations, including bank statements, balance sheet accounts, and other general ledger accounts.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure its accuracy.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Analyze financial data and prepare reports on financial performance, variances, and trends.

Month-End and Year-End Close:

• Manage and execute month-end and year-end closing procedures, including preparing closing entries, reviewing account balances, and ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare schedules and documentation for external audits.
• Assist with the coordination of external and internal audits.

Specific Accounting Responsibilities:

• Fixed Assets: Maintain the fixed asset register, including recording additions, disposals, and depreciation. Ensure accurate accounting for fixed assets in accordance with company policy and GAAP.
• Prepaid Expenses: Maintain schedules of prepaid expenses and ensure proper amortization.
• Intangible Assets: Maintain records of intangible assets, including amortization and impairment testing.
• Payroll: Process and record payroll transactions, including salaries, wages, benefits, and deductions. Reconcile payroll-related accounts.
• Leases: Account for leases in accordance with GAAP, including the preparation of lease schedules and journal entries.
• Debt: Maintain records of company debt, including principal and interest payments, and ensure compliance with debt covenants.
• Bonus Accruals: Calculate and record bonus accruals in accordance with company policy.

Must Haves:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.

CPA certification is preferred.

Minimum 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a strong understanding of general accounting principles.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP).

Experience with accounting software (e.g., such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle).

Strong knowledge of US GAAP.

Primary Location Salary Range:

$80,000 - $90,000

Who We Are:

Authentic is a global brand development, marketing and entertainment platform.  Authentic elevates and builds the long-term value of more than 50 consumer brands and properties by partnering with best-in-class manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers. We are a Lifestyle and Entertainment platform comprising value-driving business models and global brands.  Authentic creates sustainable revenue streams through brand development, strategic partnerships and digital innovation.

Why Authentic:

You’ll be able to access the resources and scale, while leveraging innovative technology and nimble environment. What we’re saying is, this isn’t your average day job. If you’re hungry to drive ideas into action and own your career, let’s chat. Our team is rapidly innovating to evolve and define the future of our brands. With the help of some of the brightest minds in retail, marketing, licensing, legal and more, we are building the intersection of digital and experiential marketing to help achieve that mission. We reimagine, evolve and transform brands! At Authentic, we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought and expertise drive competitive advantage. Our global teams are built by go-getters who contribute unique perspectives and push the boundaries of creativity and innovation. Headquartered in New York City, Authentic has offices in major metropolitan cities including Los Angeles and Miami, as well as Toronto, Mexico City, London, and Shanghai.

Overview:

The Vice President (VP) of Tax is a senior leadership position responsible for supporting the EVP of Tax in the oversight and execution of the company’s global tax compliance, financial tax reporting (provision), and transactional tax support for mergers and acquisitions (M&A). This role requires deep technical expertise, exceptional attention to detail, and proven experience managing complex tax cycles and co-sourcing relationships.

Responsibilities:

Tax Implications of Mergers and Acquisitions:

• Due Diligence: Work closely with the M&A team and external advisors to perform tax due diligence on potential acquisitions.
• Structuring: Assist the EVP in analyzing and recommending tax-efficient structuring for proposed transactions, including familiarity with Subchapter K (partnership tax).
• Integration: Lead the tax integration of acquired entities, ensuring alignment of tax policies, systems, and compliance requirements.

Tax Compliance:

• Oversee the preparation and timely filing of all federal, state and foreign tax compliance which includes a complex partnership structure and several C Corporations working closely with our co-sourcing partner. 
• Lead the coordination of audits and notices resulting from such filings globally. 
• Work closely with the advisors of our Shareholders to understand their needs related to tax compliance reporting and ensure timely communication.

Tax Provision:

• Oversee the preparation of the US Income Tax Provision under ASC 740 working closely with the Corporate Controller.
• Identify and mitigate tax risks, ensuring the company has appropriate risk management strategies in place.
• Work with the Company’s auditor to respond to their questions and documentation requirements in a timely fashion. 

Tax Planning:

• Assist the EVP of Tax on the Company’s efforts in tax planning including identifying strategic opportunities related to transactions, credit and incentives, methods of accounting, and other tax planning opportunities. 
• Work with our co-sourcing partners to understand legislative changes globally that might impact the company and model their impact so that the Company can respond in the most tax efficient manner.

IPO Readiness

• Assist in preparing the tax function for eventual public company reporting requirements and SEC filings.
• Implement and monitor controls in preparation for IPO and ongoing compliance requirements.
• Support preparation of tax-related disclosures and serve as liaison to auditors and advisors for IPO- related matters.
• Ensure tax strategy aligns with expectations for a public company, including risk management and forward-looking planning.
• Prepare the tax team for increased reporting, compliance, and documentation requirements associated with going public.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Team Development: Help mentor and develop the in-house tax team, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
• External Relationships: Manage and evaluate the performance of external tax advisors, co-sourcing partners, and third-party service providers.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in relevant field, holds CPA certification.
• Minimum 10 years industry experience in tax.
• Strong technical tax skills in mergers and acquisitions.
• Significant technical tax skills in Subchapter K.
• Always displays the highest levels of professional integrity, honesty, and personal credibility.
• Strategic thinker – forward looking and able to balance delivery today with longer term goals.
• High-energy, creative, and resourceful self-starter who demonstrates leadership skills and instincts.
• Team player, receptive to ideas. Shares information and keeps key stakeholders informed.
• Strong commercial awareness and an ability to communicate complex matters in non-technical terms, gaining a reputation for being a trusted internal expert.

Other Qualifications:

• Experience with ASC 740 or overseeing the tax provision for a company.
• Up C or public company experience.
• Big 4 Experience preferable.

Primary Location Salary Range:

$230,000 - $250,000

What You’ll Do

The Senior Accountant, Consolidations is a key member of the corporate accounting team, responsible for the accurate and timely consolidation of the company's financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. This role involves a deep understanding of consolidation principles, intercompany transactions, foreign currency translation, and equity accounting. The Senior Accountant will play a critical role in the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, and will contribute to the preparation of financial reports for both internal and external stakeholders.

What you’ll be working on

Consolidation Process:

• Manage and execute the monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidation process, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Prepare and review consolidation journal entries, including intercompany eliminations, investment eliminations, and foreign currency translation adjustments.
• Analyze and reconcile intercompany balances and transactions, working with regional accounting teams to resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain the company's consolidation system (OneStream) and ensure data integrity.
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements, including the income statement, balance sheet, statement of cash flows, and statement of changes in equity.

Financial Reporting:

• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for internal and external audits.
• Contribute to the preparation of financial reports for management, including monthly and quarterly reporting packages.

Process Improvement:

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of the consolidation process.
• Develop and maintain documentation of consolidation policies and procedures.
• Assist in the integration of acquired companies into the consolidation process.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with various departments (e.g., FP&A, Tax, Treasury), and external auditors.
• Provide guidance and support to other accounting staff on consolidation-related matters.
• Participate in cross-functional projects as needed.

Must Haves:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• CPA certification is preferred.
• 3-5+ years of experience in accounting, with a focus on consolidations.
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, particularly consolidation accounting.
• Experience with consolidation systems (e.g., OneStream, Hyperion, SAP BPC, Oracle FCCS) is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced level).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle).
• Knowledge of internal controls and SOX compliance.

Primary Location Salary Range:

$90,000-$100,000

What You'll Do 

The Senior AP Specialist will join the EMEAI finance function of Authentic Brands Group. Reporting directly to the Senior Finance Manager, the Senior AP Specialist will support the business in all day-to-day Accounts Payable (AP) activities related to ABG’s Authentic licensing business across its portfolio of Entertainment and Lifestyle brands. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and payments, maintaining strong internal controls, and partnering with internal stakeholders and external vendors to support smooth operations.

What You'll Be Working On

Accounts Payable Operations

• Own end-to-end AP processing, including invoice receipt, coding, approvals workflow, posting, and payment execution.
• Ensure invoices are processed accurately, on time, and in accordance with ABG policies and agreed payment terms.
• Manage supplier onboarding and maintenance (vendor setup, bank details changes, validation checks).
• Monitor the AP inbox/workflow queues and maintain clear service levels for stakeholder requests.
• Prepare and execute weekly payment runs, ensuring correct approvals and bank controls.

Invoice Validation, Approvals & Controls

• Validate invoice accuracy (entity, VAT/tax requirements, PO/contract references, correct coding).
• Ensure appropriate authorisation is obtained in line with ABG’s Delegation of Authority and internal controls.
• Support PO/non-PO processes as applicable and help drive adherence to procurement/approval policies.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and support internal/external audit requests.

Month End Close

• Perform bank reconciliations for all accounts within the EMEAI region
• Reconcile AP sub ledger to the general ledger; investigate and resolve variances.
• Support month-end close activities including accruals, AP aging reviews, and cutoff procedures.
• Manage supplier statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Act as a key point of contact for vendor queries, disputes, and escalations; ensure professional, timely resolution.
• Partner with the business to resolve invoice issues and improve processes.

Process Improvement & Reporting

• Identify opportunities to streamline AP processes and strengthen controls (workflow optimisation, automation, standardisation).
• Maintain AP KPIs (aging, cycle times, blocked invoices, payment timeliness) and provide regular reporting to the Senior Finance Manager.

Must Haves

• 5+ years of experience in Accounts Payable / finance operations
• Experience working with ERP systems and AP workflows (NetSuite desirable)
• AAT / equivalent finance qualification is desirable; relevant degree or professional qualification (ACCA/CIMA/ACA part-qualified) is a plus.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end Accounts Payable processes and internal control frameworks.
• Solid knowledge of VAT/tax considerations relevant to EMEAI invoice processing.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Confident communicator able to work effectively with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Proactive problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving, multi-entity environment.

What You'll Do

The AR Specialist will join the EMEAI Finance function of Authentic Brands Group, supporting the region’s licensing operations across its portfolio of Entertainment and Lifestyle brands.

This role will support the end-to-end Accounts Receivable cycle across the EMEAI region, ensuring accurate billing, timely cash collection, strong financial controls, and effective stakeholder management. The AR Specialist will collaborate finance, brand, legal, and other business teams, ensuring contractual compliance and accuracy of customers accounts.

What You'll Be Working On

• Ensure timely and accurate processing of a high volume of sales invoices in accordance with contractual terms.
• Review new contracts for data entry into financial systems.
• Manage and oversee the letter of credit process with EMEAI customers, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
• Work closely with EMEAI brand team regarding invoicing and collections matters.
• Collaborate with wider finance team for billing and revenue reconciliations.
• Ensure customer account reconciliations are completed regularly and discrepancies resolved promptly.
• Support global AR team with their monthly reporting and month end tasks.
• Ensure AR processes follow company and financial regulations.
• Identify and implement process improvements across the function.
• Other ad hoc assignments.

Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or related field.
• 3+ years of AR or finance experience.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (NetSuite desirable) and Excel.
• Strong sense and understanding of compliance, contracts and financial controls.
• Excellent organisations and communication skills.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Ideally familiar with working on UK/US entities – banking, compliance.