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title: 'Accounting Manager at Firebird Music'
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# Accounting Manager at Firebird Music

- **Company:** Firebird Music
- **Location:** New York, NY
- **Compensation:** $125k–$150k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-09-14
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-16
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/firebirdmusic/85bd707d-b808-4c17-919d-ce187bffc662

## Job description

## About the Role

We’re looking for an Accounting Manager to own the month-end close process and raise the bar on the accuracy and rigor of our GL accounting. You’ll manage a team of three accountants, review their work, and roll up your sleeves to help build out more complex reconciliations as the business scales.

## Key Responsibilities

- Own and drive the month-end close process end-to-end, ensuring deadlines are met and the close calendar stays on track
- Review journal entries prepared by the accounting team for accuracy, completeness, and proper support
- Review account reconciliations, ensuring discrepancies are identified, explained, and resolved timely
- Partner with team members to design and build out more complex reconciliations, including process documentation and templates
- Manage, coach, and develop a team of 3 accountants; provide regular feedback and support career growth
- Identify and implement process improvements to increase close efficiency and reduce risk
- Serve as a point of escalation for accounting questions and judgment calls from the team
- Partner with the Assistant Controller on technical accounting matters, audit prep, and ad hoc projects
- Ensure GL activity is properly supported and compliant with US GAAP

## Qualifications

- Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including prior experience reviewing the work of others
- Strong working knowledge of US GAAP and month-end close processes
- Experience managing or mentoring a team preferred
- Proficiency with GL systems (e.g., NetSuite) and Excel required
- CPA a plus, not required
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced startup environment

## About Firebird

Firebird is a next generation music company providing career and brand guidance to over 1,000 artists worldwide to help them develop and grow broader global audiences and build longer lasting, higher impact, more profitable careers. Redefining the intersection of music, technology and finance, Firebird has rich expertise across the spectrum of artist management and intellectual property creation, from traditional endeavors like touring and recording, to cutting edge marketing and consumer product development, to emerging digital platforms from gaming to AI. Firebird’s roster of partners includes some of the most important companies across the various aspects of the music landscape today including Red Light Management, Mick Management, Transgressive, Defected, Ntertain, Tape Room, Easier Said and many more.

Join us! We're a team of ~40 music industry veterans, data nerds, operators, and builders who really love music. We put artists first because when they win, we all win. That simple principle guides everything we do. We have teams in New York, Los Angeles, and London supporting artists around the world. We're at that exciting growth stage where what you build and who you help break will shape the next era of this company and the industry.

## How We Take Care of the Flock

- Ownership: Equity participation for everyone
- Health & Wealth: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plus 401(k) with company match
- Performance Rewards: Annual bonuses tied to results
- Flexibility: Flexible PTO and hybrid in-office schedules for those in NYC
- Access: Live shows, festivals, and the music community you're helping create
- Growth: Learn from people who've built careers at majors, independents, and startups

Who We Hire We hire based on talent, passion, and potential. We don't discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

## About Firebird Music

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Firebird Music is a next-generation music company providing career and brand guidance, data analytics, and capital to over 1,000 artists worldwide to help them build longer-lasting, more profitable careers.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Seed round completed in 2023)
- **Headquarters**: Nashville, Tennessee, United States
- **Founded**: 2022 (some sources list 2021)
- **Founders**: Nat Zilkha (former KKR partner, Chairman of Gibson Brands) and Nathan Hubbard (former CEO of Ticketmaster and Twitter executive)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Music – artist management, record labels, music publishing, and talent development.
- **Target customers**: Musical artists (B2C/B2B) – from emerging to established acts; also partners with management firms, labels, and digital platforms.
- **Mission statement**: "Our mission is to do what is best for artists above all, and to inspire the fan in everyone." [firebirdmusic.com](https://firebirdmusic.com/about-us/)

## Products & Services
- **Artist Management & Career Guidance**: Firebird provides traditional management services along with data-driven insights to help artists navigate touring, recording, branding, and digital opportunities.
- **Intellectual Property Creation & Investment**: The company invests in recording labels and music companies, acquiring stakes in labels and management firms such as Red Light Management, Mick Management, Transgressive Records, Defected Records, Tape Room, Ntertain, EasierSaid, and Leo33 – together representing artists like Mumford & Sons, Maggie Rogers, Chris Stapleton, Dave Matthews Band, Phish, and Leon Bridges. [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firebird_Music)
- **Capital Access**: Firebird maintains access to over $1 billion in capital to fund artists and labels. [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firebird_Music)
- **Technology & Analytics**: Proprietary data analytics tools support artist development and brand partnerships, and the company also explores emerging digital platforms, gaming, and AI. [firebirdmusic.com](https://firebirdmusic.com/about-us/)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not publicly disclosed (privately held)
- **Key Metric**: Has invested several hundred million dollars in music companies since launch; access to $1 billion+ in capital.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: The Raine Group, KKR, and Goldman Sachs have invested in Firebird. [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firebird_Music)
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Rapid expansion of partner roster (over 1,000 artists served).
  - Acquired stakes in multiple labels and management companies within two years of founding.
  - Launched talent management company DamGood Mgmt with the D’Amelio family in 2023.
  - Became primary investor in the All Things Go Music Festival in 2024.
  - Employee headcount of ~44 (+9.7% year-over-year) as of mid-2025. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/firebirdmusic)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Artist-First Philosophy**: Explicit mission to prioritize artists over all else, differentiating from traditional large label models.
- **Unique Combination of Finance & Music Expertise**: Founders bring deep experience in private equity (KKR) and live entertainment (Ticketmaster), enabling unique access to capital and strategic deals.
- **Data-Driven Approach**: In-house analytics provide actionable insights for artist career planning.
- **Deep Industry Network**: Partnerships with top management companies and labels give Firebird a broad roster across genres.

## Strategic Focus
- **Expansion of Roster & Services**: Continuing to acquire stakes in management firms and labels, broadening the artist base and service offerings.
- **Digital & Emerging Platforms**: Investing in gaming, AI, and cutting-edge marketing (e.g., TikTok partnerships) to help artists engage new audiences.
- **Global Reach**: Expanding presence beyond the U.S., with offices in the UK and Brazil. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/firebirdmusic)
- **IP Monetization**: Maximizing multiple revenue streams for artists – touring, recorded music, film/TV, merchandise, beauty, food & beverage.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Mission**: Strong emphasis on artist-centric values; employees are encouraged to drive innovation at the intersection of music, technology, and finance.
- **Growth Stage**: As a relatively young company with significant backing, Firebird offers the chance to shape processes and grow with the business.
- **Remote/Hybrid**: Based in Nashville with additional offices in the UK and Brazil; hybrid/remote flexibility likely depends on role. (Specific policy not public.)
- **Notable Perks**: Exposure to top-tier artists and industry leaders; work on cutting-edge projects in AI, gaming, and digital platforms.
- **Current Openings**: As of early 2026, one open position (VP, Sync Licensing) was listed. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/firebirdmusic)

## Sources
1. [firebirdmusic.com – About Us](https://firebirdmusic.com/about-us/)
2. [firebirdmusic.com – Official Site](https://firebirdmusic.com/)
3. [en.wikipedia.org – Firebird Music](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firebird_Music)
4. [linkedin.com – Firebird Music Company Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/firebirdmusic)
5. [firebirdmusic.com – Careers Page](https://firebirdmusic.com/career/)

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