Senior Manager, Finance Systems

Create Music Group is a global music company headquartered in Los Angeles, with a growing portfolio of labels, catalogs, and joint ventures across North America, Europe, and Asia. We invest in and partner with creative teams worldwide to preserve, scale, and modernize iconic and emerging music catalogs.As we continue our global expansion and acquisition strategy, we are seeking an experienced and highly technical Head of Financial Systems to lead the evolution of our financial technology ecosystem. This role will be instrumental in building a scalable, best-in-class systems architecture that standardizes our global financial processes, improves data visibility, and seamlessly integrates newly acquired entities into our core operations.The Senior Manager, Finance Systems will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between Finance, Accounting, Data Engineering, and Operations. By leading the integration of our NetSuite ERP with connected platforms across payroll, royalties, and FP&A, as well as spearheading the implementation of new solutions (i.e. procurement), you will ensure our financial infrastructure is robust, automated, and fully equipped to support Create Music Group’s next phase of exponential growth.Job SummaryThe Senior Manager, Finance Systems will own and lead Create Music Group’s global financial systems ecosystem, with primary responsibility for NetSuite ERP and all connected platforms across accounting, FP&A, payroll, royalties, treasury, and data infrastructure.This role sits at the intersection of Finance, Accounting, Data/Engineering, and Operations, and is critical to ensuring that financial systems are scalable, integrated, and aligned with the company’s rapid growth and acquisition strategy. You will be responsible for designing and maintaining a best-in-class systems architecture that supports accurate financial reporting, efficient operations, and robust internal controls.This is a highly operational and technical finance role. You will not only oversee system performance, but also lead integration of acquired entities, drive automation, and ensure that global financial processes (including non-U.S. operations) are standardized where appropriate while remaining compliant with local requirements.ResponsibilitiesFinancial Systems Ownership & StrategyOwn the end-to-end financial systems architecture, with NetSuite as the core ERP, and responsibility for all upstream and downstream integrationsDrive system strategy, roadmap, and prioritization in alignment with Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, and executive leadershipLead the evaluation, selection, and end-to-end implementation of a modern procurement and spend approval platform (e.g., Zip) to streamline purchasing, vendor onboarding, and AP workflowsOwn and enhance the financial system architecture between our CRM (Salesforce), royalties accounting systems and NetSuite ERP, ensuring seamless data flow, accurate revenue recognition, and an optimized contract to cash lifecycleEnsure systems are scalable, reliable, and capable of supporting a high volume of transactions, complex royalty flows, and multi-entity operationsAct as the primary point of accountability for financial systems performance, data integrity, and uptimeSystems Integration and ArchitectureLead integration of all connected financial systems, including payroll (Rippling), AP/Payments (Tipalti), close management (FloQast), FP&A (Planful), and royalty platforms (Label Engine and CreateOS, Curve, Fuga, etc.)Partner with Data & Engineering to ensure seamless data flow across systems, including ingestion, transformation, and reporting layersIdentify and resolve system gaps, redundancies, and inefficiencies across the financial tech stackEstablish and maintain a clean, well-documented systems architecture and data governance frameworkM&A Integration and Global ExpansionLead financial systems diligence for acquisitions, including assessment of target company systems, data quality, and integration complexityDevelop and execute post-acquisition integration plans to migrate acquired entities onto NetSuite and the broader CMG systems ecosystemEnsure timely and accurate onboarding of new entities, including chart of accounts mapping, data migration, and process alignmentPartner with Accounting and local operators to understand and reconcile differences in accounting standards (U.S. GAAP vs. local GAAP/IFRS) and operational practicesDesign and configure system architectures (e.g., NetSuite Multi-Book) to support dual reporting requirements for U.S. GAAP and local IFRS/GAAP as appropriateSupport multi-currency, multi-entity, and cross-border reporting requirementsFinancial Operations OptimizationPartner with Accounting to optimize core financial processes including procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, record-to-report, and royalties accounting workflowsDrive reduction in close timelines and improvement in data accuracy through automation and system enhancementsIdentify and implement process improvements across financial workflows, reducing manual effort and operational riskEnsure alignment between financial systems and actual business operations, including royalties, advances, and artist paymentsData Integrity, Reporting and FP&A EnablementPartner with FP&A to ensure accurate, timely, and structured financial data flows into planning and reporting toolsEnable development of scalable reporting frameworks, dashboards, and KPI tracking across finance and operationsEnsure consistency between transactional data, financial reporting, and forecasting systemsServe as a key liaison between Finance and Data to translate business requirements into system and data solutionsInternal ControlsPartner with Accounting to design, implement and manage IT General Controls (ITGCs) as it relates to financial systems and automated controlsDesign and implement scalable internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), embedded within system workflowsPartner with Accounting, auditors, and external advisors to ensure audit readiness and complianceLead remediation efforts for control deficiencies, with a focus on sustainable, system-driven solutionsContinuously evaluate and enhance the control environment in a fast-scaling, multi-entity businessSystems Implementation & Continuous ImprovementLead system implementations, upgrades, and enhancements across the financial stackEvaluate new tools and technologies to improve efficiency, automation, and scalabilityDrive adoption of best practices in ERP design, financial systems architecture, and integration methodologiesEstablish strong documentation, training, and change management processes across finance systemsTeam Leadership & Cross-Functional PartnershipBuild and lead a high-performing financial systems team over timePartner closely with Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, HR, Legal, and Data/Engineering teamsAct as a bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment and executionFoster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvementOther duties as assignedQualifications8 - 10+ years of experience in financial systems, accounting operations, or finance transformation rolesDeep, hands-on expertise with NetSuite ERP, including multi-entity and multi-currency environmentsExperience with middleware or integration platforms (e.g., Celigo, Dell Boomi, Workato, or NetSuite SuiteTalk, etc.)Proven experience managing and integrating financial systems in a high-growth and acquisitive companyStrong understanding of end-to-end financial workflows (AP, AR, GL, close, consolidation)Experience integrating and managing systems such as Tipalti, Rippling, FloQast, and FP&A tools like PlanfulStrong familiarity with Salesforce (especially Salesforce-to-NetSuite integrations), and modern Procure-to-Pay (P2P) software (e.g., Zip, Coupa, Airbase) is highly preferredFamiliarity with music industry systems and royalty accounting platforms (e.g., Fuga, Curve, or similar) strongly preferredDemonstrated experience leading M&A system integrations, including data migration and process standardizationStrong understanding of U.S. GAAP, with working knowledge of IFRS and local GAAP considerationsExperience building or operating within a SOX-compliant environment, including ICFR design and testingExcellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneouslyStrong communication skills, with the ability to work across finance, technical, and operational teamsPay Scale$150,000 - $170,000 per yearThe final compensation within this range will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and overall fit for the role. 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