Director of Accounting

Company: TwentyThree North
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: February 28, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Director of Accounting Location : West Los Angeles Industry : Entertainment Role Overview The Director of Accounting will lead the general ledger and monthly close process for a fast-paced entertainment organization with a complex entity structure. This role is hands-on, detail-oriented, and highly cross-functional, partnering closely with FP&A, Tax, Legal, and business stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings deep entertainment industry experience and is comfortable navigating multi-entity accounting, royalties, participations, and transactional complexity. Key Responsibilities Own and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with GAAP Lead day-to-day general ledger operations, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation Oversee accounting activities across multiple legal entities, including subsidiaries and joint ventures with distinct reporting needs Manage intercompany activity, including billing, settlements, and consolidation adjustments Support mergers, acquisitions, and business combinations, including purchase accounting and post-transaction integration Partner with FP&A to provide financial data, variance explanations, and support for forecasting and budgeting activities Collaborate with the Tax team on information requests, filings, and tax-related accounting matters Oversee accounting for talent-related obligations, including participations, residuals, and other contingent compensation arrangements Drive process improvements, strengthen internal controls, and scale accounting operations as the business grows Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members, fostering a high-performance and accountable culture Serve as a key point of contact for auditors and external advisors Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or related field CPA preferred 6 years of progressive accounting experience Prior experience within the entertainment industry (required) Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting for complex, multi-entity organizations Demonstrated expertise in general ledger management and end-to-end close processes Experience with intercompany accounting, consolidations, and entity-level reporting Proven ability to partner cross-functionally and communicate effectively with non-accounting stakeholders Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with evolving priorities

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