MUSIC·TEAM is a leading global agency representing prominent artists across all genres for live performance, touring, brand partnerships, and beyond. We are long-term career development strategists who work with artists to expand their reach and deepen their impact with audiences around the world.

MUSIC·TEAM is part of THE·TEAM. THE·TEAM operates at the epicenter of sports, music and entertainment, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. Headquartered in Los Angeles, THE·TEAM's presence spans 28 countries and more than 70 cities, including New York, London, Nashville, Chicago, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney. For more information, please visit  THE.TEAM.

We are currently looking for a Tour Accountant. This role is primarily responsible for settling the financial aspects of our clients' tours for the agency. The duties of the role include, but are not limited to, confirming the accuracy of all settlement details (compensation, withholding tax, deductions) and acting as the liaison between our agents, clients, and clients’ business managers to ensure all tours are settled in a timely manner.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Review settlement details of shows and confirm artist was fully compensated for the show/tour – via funds paid to the agency, funds paid to the artist, or a combination thereof and process any applicable refunds due to cancellations
• Review and verify applicable deductions and/or withholding tax that occurred at the source
• Assess and calculate The.Team’s liability to withhold non-resident withholding tax
• Verify and chargeback any expenses where applicable
• Prep and handle tour statements from start to finish – Send initial draft to agents for approval and follow-up on subsequent reviews/changes from artists management team. Resolve any issues or discrepancies to ensure The.Team and clients’ records are balanced. Submit statements due to clients and collect funds due to The.Team.
• Provide financial analysis for all artist advances and/or loan requests and oversee the disbursement and repayment of the approved advances/loans
• Managing and overseeing the Client Accountant, Assistant Client Accountant and Accounts Administrators work
• Providing training and support to up-skill new members and develop team members
• Assist in identifying and labelling funds when needed
• Maintain highest degree of artists’ financial confidentiality
• Take on additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• Experience with live events/touring experience is a plus
• Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent experience
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills
• Impeccable communication skills (oral, interpersonal, and written)
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and to anticipate issues that may arise proactively and quickly determine next steps
• A high level of self-motivation, autonomy and initiative
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Must be able to effectively perform tasks in a fast-paced working environment

THE·TEAM does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.