Brand Management - Staff Accountant
caa.com
Job Description
Who We Are
Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is the leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, trademark licensing, and philanthropy. Distinguished by its culture of collaboration and exceptional client service, CAA’s diverse workforce identifies, innovates, and amplifies opportunities for the people and organizations that shape culture and inspire the world. The trailblazer of the agency business, CAA was the first to build a sports business, create an investment bank, launch a venture fund, found technology start-up companies, establish a philanthropic arm, build a business in China, and form a brand marketing services division, among other innovations.
Named Most Valuable Sports Agency by Forbes for eight consecutive years, CAA represents more than 2,000 of the world’s top athletes in football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, in addition to coaches, on-air broadcasters, and sports personalities and works in the areas of broadcast rights, corporate marketing initiatives, social impact, and sports properties for sales and sponsorship opportunities. Founded in 1975, CAA is headquartered in Los Angeles, and has offices in New York, Nashville, Memphis, Chicago, Miami, London, Munich, Geneva, Stockholm, Shanghai, and Beijing, among other locations globally.
The Department
For more than 30 years, CAA Brand Management has helped brands of all shapes and sizes show up in new consumer product categories, experiences and territories, through licensing, strategic partnerships and joint ventures. CAA Brand Management is a division of Creative Artists Agency (CAA). Together we represent many of the most successful global brands and professionals working in television, film, music, theatre, video games, sports, and digital content. We also provide a range of strategic and marketing consulting services to corporate clients.
The Role
CAA Brand Management is currently seeking a Staff Accountant to assist the local finance manager in the day to day accounting activities.
Responsibilities
Accounting in the local system, including invoicing and recording Expenses.
Review expense reports for T&E reimbursement.
Gross up calculations for tax requirements to be included in payroll.
Enter invoices in AP system.
Set up bank wires and transfers in HSBC.net.
Assist local finance manager with the accounting for the Brazil office
Assist local finance manager with other responsibilities as needed.
Qualifications
3-5+ years of Accounting/AP/AR experience
Bachelor’s or Associate degree with a business background preferred, or equivalent work experience
Organized with superb attention to detail
Strong interpersonal skills; Ability to communicate well with a broad spectrum of international and domestic clients
Self-motivated with ability to prioritize and multi-task
Proficiency in the English language (written and verbal)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, special emphasis on Excel
Team player
Location
This role will be based out of the Mexico City office.
Compensation
The annual base salary for this position is in the range of $330,000 - $430,000 MXN. This position also is eligible for benefits and discretionary bonus. Ultimately, wages may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, business sector, and geographic location, among other criteria. Please speak with a CAA Recruiter to learn more.