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# Manager, Finance at United Talent Agency

- **Company:** United Talent Agency
- **Location:** Los Angeles, CA
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-10-14
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-21
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/united-talent-agency/16990cf7-4659-4f16-9bdf-d9fac5b66f8d

## Job description

UTA seeks an experienced Manager, Finance to serve as a central finance resource responsible for coordinating and supporting the company’s financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and related systems processes. This role will work primarily with the FP&A and system leads to ensure that financial inputs, timelines, assumptions, deliverables and data are complete, consistent, and submitted on schedule.

The position will help coordinate recurring forecast processes, support the preparation of monthly financial reviews, and contribute to the development and execution of the annual planning and long-range planning processes. The role will also support finance systems, dashboarding, reporting automation, KPI tracking, and process improvements that make financial data more accessible, consistent, and actionable across the organization. This position will be based in Beverly Hills, California.

The salary range for this role is $140,000 to $175,000 commensurate with experience and skills.

## What You Will Do

- Coordinate timelines, milestones, deliverables, communications, calendars, templates, and version control for monthly reporting, quarterly outlooks, annual planning, long-range planning, and other recurring finance processes across UTA’s global business.
- Gather, consolidate, and validate financial inputs, reporting packages, commentary, risks, and opportunities from divisional finance leads; proactively escalate missed deadlines, unresolved dependencies, and data inconsistencies.
- Support monthly financial reviews through management reporting, variance and trend analysis, supporting schedules, scenario modeling, sensitivity analysis, and reconciliation of forecast and planning outputs.
- Partner with UTA’s divisional FP&A leads to standardize financial assumptions, reporting methodologies, terminology, templates, presentation formats, and planning processes across the company.
- Serve as a finance systems subject matter resource and partner with Finance Systems, Business Intelligence, IT, and related teams on system administration, enhancements, implementations, testing, data validation, metadata maintenance, workflow administration, reporting improvements, and process optimization.
- Identify opportunities to automate, standardize, and streamline recurring finance activities and improve the accessibility, consistency, and usability of financial data.
- Support the Director with commission allocation workflows and related analytics and dashboard development.
- Develop and maintain standardized dashboards that support recurring monthly reporting and provide UTA department heads across the company with timely data for decision-making.
- Establish KPI definitions, governance standards, and reporting processes to ensure consistent performance tracking across all lines of business.
- Build strong working relationships across the finance organization, facilitate communication and issue resolution, and prepare ad hoc financial analyses and special projects as needed.

## What You Will Need

- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
- Approximately 5 to 8 years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, finance operations, financial reporting, or related discipline.
- Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, variance analysis, and financial planning processes.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex, deadline-driven processes across multiple teams and stakeholders.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, including financial modeling and preparation of management-ready materials.
- Strong analytical, organizational, written communication, and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to identify and escalate issues appropriately.
- Ability to build effective working relationships and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
- Experience supporting annual operating plans and long-range planning cycles in a multi-division organization preferred.
- Experience with enterprise performance management or financial planning platforms such as OneStream, Oracle Hyperion or EPBCS, Anaplan, Workday Adaptive Planning, or a comparable system preferred.
- Experience with reporting and visualization tools such as Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, or comparable platforms preferred.
- Experience partnering with Finance Systems, Business Intelligence, or Information Technology teams.
- MBA, CPA, CFA, or another relevant advanced degree or professional certification preferred.

## What You Will Get

- The unique and exciting opportunity to work at one of a leading global entertainment companies
- Access to the tools, leadership, and resources you will need to create and drive a center of excellence
- The opportunity to do the best work of your career
- Work in an inclusive and diverse company culture
- Competitive programs to support your well-being
- Experience working in a collaborative environment with room to grow

## About UTA

UTA is a premier global talent agency built for the future of media and entertainment. The agency's diversified platform and best-in-class, client-first approach is innovative, collaborative, and positioned to lead in an evolving market. UTA represents the most celebrated artists, creatives, and brands, from icons and legends to next-generation talent. Its integrated capabilities span film and television, music, comedy, creators, sports, brands, news, publishing, speakers, theater, and more. It is based in Los Angeles with offices in the U.S., London, and Munich. For more information: https://www.unitedtalent.com/about/ UTA and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers. https://www.unitedtalent.com/privacy-policy

## About United Talent Agency

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: United Talent Agency (UTA) is a global talent and entertainment company that represents the most celebrated artists, creators, athletes, and brands, helping them grow across film, television, music, sports, and the creator economy.
- **Entity Type**: Private (with outside investment from EQT and other private equity firms)
- **Headquarters**: Beverly Hills, California, USA (9336 Civic Center Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210) [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/about)
- **Founded**: 1991
- **Founders**: Jeremy Zimmer, Peter Benedek, and Jim Berkus [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/about)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Talent representation, entertainment, media, sports, and marketing.
- **Target customers**: Artists, storytellers, musicians, athletes, content creators, and brands (B2B across entertainment and sports).
- **Mission or purpose statement**: To represent bold and visionary talent while building a collaborative, inclusive culture that drives the future of entertainment. [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/careers)

## Products & Services
- **[UTA Representation]** – Core agency service for clients in film, television, music, comedy, publishing, theater, news, and broadcasting. [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/)
- **[UTA Sports]** – Sports representation including KLUTCH Sports Group (NBA, NFL) and ROOF Athlete Management (international football). [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/about)
- **[UTA Music]** – Global music representation, strengthened by acquisitions of The Agency Group and Echo Location Talent Agency. [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/about)
- **[UTA Brand Studio]** – Brand strategy and entertainment marketing, including the Next Gen practice (from JUV Consulting acquisition). [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/about)
- **[UTA IQ]** – Data and analytics division (from MediaHound acquisition) providing insights for clients. [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/about)
- **[UTA Ventures]** – Investment and advisory arm for emerging companies and technologies. [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/about)
- **[UTA Foundation]** – Nonprofit supporting social issues, nonprofit resources, and client social impact goals. [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/about)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed. UTA is private and has taken strategic outside investment from global private equity firm EQT (2022) and earlier private equity rounds (2013). [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/about)
- **Key Metric**: Total employees ~2,200 (2024). [wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Talent_Agency)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: EQT (largest outside investor), KLUTCH Sports Group (Rich Paul), Curtis Brown Group (UK), and Digital Brand Architects. [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/about)
- **Growth Signals**:
  - 2024: Acquired JUV Consulting (Gen Z marketing) and ROOF Athlete Management (football).
  - 2023: Opened office in Atlanta (first major agency to do so); acquired Fletcher & Co. (literary agency) and James & Co. (executive search).
  - 2022: Acquired The Curtis Brown Group (UK talent agency) and MediaHound (data analytics); EQT became largest outside investor.
  - 2021: Acquired Echo Location Talent Agency (UK hip-hop/electronic).
  - 2019: Acquired Digital Brand Architects; partnered with KLUTCH Sports Group.
  - 2018: Acquired MediaLink (marketing advisory). [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/about)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Silo‑free collaboration**: UTA cultivates a culture where teams partner across departments and offices, avoiding the typical agency silos. [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/careers)
- **Broad platform**: Representation spans every major entertainment vertical (film, TV, music, sports, creators, brands, news, publishing) under one roof.
- **Data-driven edge**: UTA IQ provides proprietary analytics and insights, differentiating the agency from traditional talent representation.
- **Global reach**: Offices in Beverly Hills, New York, London, Atlanta, Nashville, and a strong UK presence through Curtis Brown Group.
- **Long‑term talent development**: Early career programs (Media & Entertainment Training Program, internships) foster internal growth and leadership. [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/careers)

## Strategic Focus
- **Expanding global sports and entertainment**: Recent acquisitions in football (ROOF), NFL (ELITE Athlete Management), and UK literary/talent (Curtis Brown) signal continued internationalization.
- **Creator economy and Gen Z marketing**: Acquisition of JUV Consulting and launch of Next Gen practice target younger audiences.
- **Data and technology**: UTA IQ and MediaHound integration emphasize data-driven decision-making for clients.
- **Diversity, equity, and inclusion**: Perfect score (100) on Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index; employee inclusion groups and mentorship programs. [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/careers)

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: UTA emphasizes collaboration, curiosity, and entrepreneurial thinking. Employees describe it as “ambitious but human,” with a focus on long-term, fulfilling careers. [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/careers)
- **Remote/Hybrid/Office**: UTA has physical offices in Beverly Hills, New York, London, Atlanta, and Nashville. Specific remote/hybrid policies are not publicly detailed but the workplace is centered around in-person collaboration.
- **Benefits** (from careers page):
  - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  - 401(k) with employer match.
  - Generous paid parental leave and fertility/family planning support.
  - Back-up child and elder care.
  - Mental health tools and fitness/health benefits.
  - Long-term financial wellness support. [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/careers)
- **Engineering culture**: While UTA is not a tech-first company, its UTA IQ division and data analysts play a key role in modernizing the agency. The culture is built on cross-functional collaboration and professional development.

## Sources
1. [unitedtalent.com - Home](https://www.unitedtalent.com/)
2. [unitedtalent.com - About](https://www.unitedtalent.com/about)
3. [unitedtalent.com - Careers](https://www.unitedtalent.com/careers)
4. [wikipedia.org - United Talent Agency](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Talent_Agency)
5. [builtin.com - United Talent Agency](https://builtin.com/company/united-talent-agency)

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