Controller

Job overview

The Controller role is full-time and onsite in Nashville, TN. Compensation is not specified. Bethel Music is a music organization whose financial operations include royalty and licensing revenue from its catalog. The Controller oversees day-to-day accounting and provides financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis to support organizational decisions. The role manages accounting operations, royalty and licensing revenue, compliance, and financial controls while partnering with the CFO and department leaders.

What you'll do

• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, and reconciliations
• prepare financial statements and reports
• oversee close processes, cash flow, budgets, and forecasts
• account for royalty and licensing revenue
• coordinate with external rights and publishing partners
• maintain GAAP and ASC 606 compliance
• support tax filings
• improve processes and controls
• and supervise the Accountant.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

controller

accounting

music industry accounting

royalty accounting

licensing revenue

financial reporting

budgeting and forecasting

asc 606

nashville tn

bethel music

cpa preferred

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Unlimited paid time off and sick leave, paid holidays, eight weeks of paid parental leave, medical, dental and vision insurance, employer-paid life and AD&D coverage, optional insurance plans, virtual healthcare, and 401(k) with employer matching.

Why this role

Music industry accounting experience is required; nonprofit accounting experience is preferred. A CPA is preferred but not required.

About the employer

Bethel Music is hiring for this role. Industry: Music Publishers. Sector: 51.