Chief Financial Officer

Position Overview

We’re seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer to manage the full spectrum of financial and administrative operations for an independent record label. You will be responsible for leading all accounting functions—from accounts payable and payroll to financial reporting and royalty processing. Applicants must be based in Nashville, TN and have music industry & record label experience.

In this strategic, hands-on leadership role, you will oversee the preparation and review of royalty statements, manage journal entries for various financial activities, and lead audits with external consultants. Our organization is a dynamic, multi-platform Entertainment Group dedicated to creating culture-shaping content across music, film, digital media, and more.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee core financial operations including accounts payable, payroll, cash flow, and internal controls.
• Review and post semi-annual royalty statements and remittances from our distributor.
• Allocate royalty income correctly to artist accounts, projects, and internal cost centers.
• Handle outgoing royalty payments and partner obligations ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Record necessary journal entries for royalty income, advances, recoupments, and accruals.
• Manage and support royalty audits with third-party auditors as needed.
• Maintain books and records in accordance with GAAP and tax requirements.
• Generate monthly and quarterly financial reports for executive leadership.
• Collaborate with legal, A&R, and marketing teams to evaluate financial aspects of artist deals.
• Liaise with external CPAs, auditors, banks, and other financial partners.

Required Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of accounting and finance experience, with at least 3–5 years in the music industry.
• Deep understanding of record label operations, artist royalty structures, distributor accounting, and publishing revenue.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and royalty tracking software (e.g., Label Engine, Vistex, or similar).
• Strong ability to prepare and post journal entries, perform reconciliations, and manage royalty allocations.
• Experience managing audits and working directly with third-party royalty auditors.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification preferred.