Accounting Manager

City Cast is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to help bring our full-cycle accounting in-house and take ownership of its processes. 

City Cast is a national network of daily local podcasts and newsletters connecting people with the cities they love. If shaping the financial future of Adweek’s 2023 Podcast Innovator of The Year excites you, we’d love to hear from you. Reporting directly to our Director of Finance, and hired as our first Accounting Manager, you’ll be an essential part of our tight-knit team, working alongside leadership and our parent/sister companies. Together, we’ll ensure City Cast maintains high financial standards while driving forward with growth and sustainability. 

You’ll get the best of both worlds here - the dynamic nimbleness and agility of a start-up, coupled with the resources and backing of Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC), a publicly traded conglomerate with a strong financial foundation.

Application Deadline: Friday, October 11th

About The Role:

You’ll take full ownership of our accounting processes, currently managed by our sister company, Slate. You'll manage multiple general ledger functions, run month-end close, prepare financial statements, process receivables, and spot opportunities for improvement. With the anticipated growth of City Cast, you’ll get the chance to lead the way in building a stellar accounting team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full Cycle Accounting
• Partner with the Director of Finance to bring accounting in-house 
• Prepare month-end entries pertaining but not limited to: ad sales and subscription revenue recognition, payroll allocations, expense accruals & reversals, reclasses, prepaids, purchasing cards, and reconciliations
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes in accordance with internal and parent company deadlines
• Monitor and process accounts receivable and billings 
• Ensure GAAP compliance and other relevant financial regulations
• Accurate Analysis
• Support FP&A in financial data analysis (variances, irregularities, etc.)
• Monitor cash flow and assist in cash forecasting
• Prepare ad hoc reports as requested
• Partnership & Management
• Collaborate with Director of Finance to evaluate and implement improvements to City Cast’s accounting processes 
• Work with revenue team to track ad sales deliveries and accurate revenue recognition
• Work with operations teams and sister company payment processor to track invoices, payments, and p-card transactions 
• As accounting at City Cast develops, supervise and mentor junior staff 
• Build meaningful relationships with business and operations leaders to foster collaboration and drive success

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field. CPA is a plus.
• Full cycle accounting 
• Thorough grasp of GAAP, ASC 606, and financial management principles 
• Technical knowledge in at least one major ERP (ex: Oracle EBS, NetSuite, SAP)
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• High ethical standards and integrity in financial reporting and compliance
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to relay financial information to non-financial stakeholders 
• Team player with a kind and positive attitude
• Prior accounting work in podcasting, digital media, and/or entertainment space
• Familiarity with ad sales and membership revenue – including CRM tools such as HubSpot or Salesforce – and payment platforms such as Stripe is another plus

Required:

• 5+ years of accounting experience
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in and physically located in the United States.

This position is full-time and remote, with excellent benefits. The salary range is $110,000 to $125,000, depending on experience. City Cast is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity, which involves attracting talented people from diverse backgrounds and traditions. Read about our mission and core values here. We encourage everyone to apply.