The audio industry is on fire – from podcasting and streaming to smart speakers and live radio – and it’s never been a more exciting time to join and grow with one of the country’s largest and most sophisticated audio companies!

CUMULUS MEDIA is a leading audio-first media and entertainment company delivering premium content to over a quarter billion people every month — wherever and whenever they want it. CUMULUS MEDIA engages listeners with high-quality local programming through 405 owned-and-operated stations across 86 markets; delivers nationally-syndicated sports, news, talk, and entertainment programming from iconic brands including the NFL, the NCAA, the Masters, CNN, the AP, the Academy of Country Music Awards, and many other world-class partners across nearly 7,300 affiliated stations through Westwood One, the largest audio network in America; and inspires listeners through its rapidly growing network of original podcasts that are smart, entertaining and thought-provoking. CUMULUS MEDIA provides advertisers with personal connections, local impact and national reach through broadcast and on-demand digital, mobile, social, and voice-activated platforms, as well as integrated digital marketing services, powerful influencers, full-service audio solutions, industry-leading research and insights, and live event experiences. CUMULUS MEDIA is the only audio media company to provide marketers with local and national advertising performance guarantees.

CUMULUS MEDIA | (Atlanta, GA) has an immediate, hybrid-remote opening for a full time Accounting Manager for our corporate headquarters to support the Director of Accounting in carrying out the responsibilities of the department. This position is responsible for overseeing the Westwood One expense processes, supporting the Westwood One sales and leadership team, supervising accountants, reviewing journal entries and reconciliations and preparing variance analysis. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal and excellent communication skills, as well as outstanding organizational skills.

Responsibilities:

• Manage 2 direct-reporting Staff Accountants.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of financial reporting and general ledger structure.
• Ensure an accurate and timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close process; coordinate and execute all required close activities based on the close schedule.
• Perform detailed review and analysis of reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, invoices, etc.
• Complete monthly network partner statement creation and distribution, along with recording of associated expenses.
• Interface with network partners in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Timely review, research, and approval of invoices.
• Research and apply appropriate GAAP pronouncements.
• Evaluate current processes for improvement opportunities.
• Respond to inquiries from Senior Management and internal/external auditors regarding financial results and special reporting requests.
• Manage workload and prioritize job tasks in order to meet deadlines.
• Comply with US GAAP, COSO, and SOX in concert with our corporate policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Interface with management in various departments.
• Support Director of Accounting with special projects and ad hoc requests.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required, CPA/CPA-track candidates preferred.
• 4 – 6 years progressive accounting experience, with month-end close and general ledger accounting experience required.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to be flexible and effectively work with others as a team.
• A high attention to detail and the ability to produce results/accomplish goals in a deadline-driven work environment.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• All new hires must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by date of hire, subject to legally mandated accommodations.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation with additional bonus incentives.
• Focused, responsible and collaborative work environment with the ability to ask, “what if” and try innovative solutions.
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance coverage.
• 401K with company match.
• Paid Vacation, Sick & Holiday time off.
• Parental leave time off benefits, life insurance, disability insurance, wellness, and an employee referral bonus program.

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CUMULUS MEDIA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

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