At Warner Music Group, we’re a global collective of music makers and music lovers, tech innovators and inspired entrepreneurs, game-changing creatives and passionate team members. Here, we turn dreams into stardom and audiences into fans. We are guided by three core values that underpin everything we do across all our diverse businesses:
Curiosity: We do our best work when we’re immersing ourselves in culture and breaking through barriers. Curiosity is the driving force behind creativity and ingenuity. It fuels innovation, and innovation is the key to our future.
Collaboration: Making music and bringing it to the world is all about the power of originality amplified by teamwork. A great idea, like a great song, travels globally. We ignite passions and build connections across our diverse community of artists, songwriters, partners, and fans.
Commitment: We pursue excellence for our team and our talent. Everything in music starts with a leap into the unknown, and we’re committed to keeping the faith, acting with integrity, and delivering on our promises.
WMG is home to a wide range of artists, musicians, and songwriters that fuel our success. That is why we are committed to creating a work environment that actively values, appreciates, and respects everyone. We encourage applications from people with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.
Consider a career at WMG and get the best of both worlds – an innovative global music company that retains the creative spirit of a nimble independent.
Job Title: Senior Accountant
Reports To: Director, Finance
Department: Finance
Location: Toronto, Ontario. Canada
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Pay range: $67,000 - $73,000
Vacancy: Backfill
A little bit about our team:
We are Warner Music Group, home to a broad roster of new stars and legendary artists through a collection of the best-known record labels in the music industry including Asylum, Atlantic, Big Beat, Canvasback, East West, Elektra, Erato, FFRR, Fueled by Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Reprise, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Spinnin’, Warner Bros., Warner Classics, and Warner Music Nashville, as well as Warner/Chappell Music, one of the world's leading music publishers, with a catalogue of more than one million copyrights worldwide.
Your role:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Senior Accountant to support key accounting functions, including the month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, and tax filings. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of accounting principles and play a critical role in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of our financial records.
Here you’ll get to:
Month-End & Financial Close Processes:
- Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close cycles, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP.
- Prepare and review journal entries, monthly accruals, and balance sheet account reconciliations.
- Conduct detailed balance sheet and P&L variance analyses, providing actionable commentary to management.
- Manage and reconcile intercompany transactions monthly.
- Perform revenue reconciliations across digital revenue streams and physical sales.
Tax & Compliance:
- Prepare, file, and reconcile Canadian sales tax returns (GST/HST, QST, PST/BCST) accurately and within statutory deadlines.
Audit & Internal Controls:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external audit engagements, coordinating documentation requests and audit inquiries.
Financial Reporting & Commercial Analysis:
- Prepare monthly P&L statements and financial reporting packages for label executives, corporate leadership, and global affiliates.
- Perform ad-hoc general ledger analysis and custom financial reporting upon management request.
- Track, analyze, and manage artist-related expenses, including recording costs, tour support, and marketing spend.
- Provide daily cash application details and operational support to Order-to-Cash team.
Commercial Deals & Contract Review:
- Assist finance leadership in reviewing and analyzing sync licensing deals, joint venture agreements, and royalty structures.
Systems & Process Improvement:
- Identify opportunities within the accounting cycle to streamline workflows, enhance internal controls, and shorten close timelines.
- Participate in global strategic tech initiatives, including AI integration, process automation (RPA), and Business Intelligence (BI) reporting tools.
Ad-Hoc Support:
- Provide dedicated financial support to local and global cross-functional teams (e.g., investigating spend variances, invoice tracking, GL account coding guidance).
About you:
- CPA designation or in progress, preferred.
- 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience.
- Strong working knowledge of accounting principles (ASPE, IFRS, and/or US GAAP).
- Proficient in Excel and accounting software (SAP S/4HANA preferred).
- High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organizational and communication abilities.
Why you’ll love working here:
- Employer paid Health & Dental Insurance
- 20 Vacation days + 7 Sick days + 3 Personal days + 2 Volunteer Days
- Annual Health/Wellness Spending Account
- Company Pension Matching + Contribution Program
- 20 Go-Visit Days, used to work remotely worldwide and can be tacked onto time off requests
- Employee Assistance Program
- Parental Leave Program
- Collaborative & Supportive Environment + Casual Dress Code + Frequent Company Events
About us:
As the home to 10K Projects, Asylum, Atlantic Music Group, East West, FFRR, Fueled by Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Warner Records, Warner Classics, and several other of the world’s premier recording labels, Warner Music Group champions emerging artists and global superstars alike. And our renowned publishing company, Warner Chappell Music, represents genre-spanning songwriters and producers through a catalog of more than one million copyrights worldwide. Warner Music Group is also home to ADA, which supports the independent community, as well as artist services division WMX. In addition, WMG counts film and television storytelling powerhouse Warner Music Entertainment among its many brands.
Together, we are Warner Music Group: Independent Minds. Major Sound.
Love this job and want to apply?
Click the “Apply” link or apply directly with your LinkedIn. Applying with LinkedIn will import all of the information you put in your profile but will still allow you to upload a resume and cover letter.
Please note that due to the volume of applicants we receive for a given position, you may not be contacted if you do not meet minimum eligibility requirements for this position.
Thanks for your interest in working for Warner Music Group. We love it here and think you will too.
We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, religious beliefs, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, record of offences, marital status, family status, or any other protected grounds under applicable legislation.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the application or employment process, please send an e-mail to PeopleTeam.Canada@warnermusic.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
This position will require being in the office 4 days a week. We believe that an in-office presence is critical for talent development, collaboration and building strong relationships.
Warner Music Canada does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) or automated filtering software to screen, rank, or select applicants. Every application submitted is reviewed personally by our recruiting team to ensure every candidate receives fair and thoughtful consideration.
As the home to 10K Projects, Asylum, Atlantic Music Group, East West, FFRR, Fueled by Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Warner Records, Warner Classics, and several other of the world’s premier recording labels, Warner Music Group champions emerging artists and global superstars alike. And our renowned publishing company, Warner Chappell Music, represents genre-spanning songwriters and producers through a catalog of more than one million copyrights worldwide. Warner Music Group is also home to ADA, which supports the independent community, as well as artist services division WMX. In addition, WMG counts film and television storytelling powerhouse Warner Music Entertainment among its many brands.
Together, we are Warner Music Group: Independent Minds. Major Sound.
Love this job and want to apply?
Click the “Apply” link at the top of the page, or apply directly with your LinkedIn. Applying with LinkedIn will import all of the information you put in your profile, but will still allow you to upload a resume and cover letter.
Don’t be discouraged if you don’t hear from us right away. We’re taking our time to review all resumes, and to find the best people for WMG.
Thanks for your interest in working for WMG. We love it here, and think you will, too.
This position requires a minimum of 4 days per week in the office. We value in-office collaboration, which is essential for talent development and strong working relationships.
WMG is committed to inclusion and diversity in all aspects of our business. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and will evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, religion or belief, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or any other characteristic protected by law.
