Head of Royalties and Content Accounting

About SunoSuno is a music company built to amplify imagination. Powered by the world’s most advanced AI music model, Suno offers an unparalleled creative platform that includes Suno Studio, a breakthrough generative audio workstation. From shower-singers to aspiring songwriters to seasoned artists, Suno empowers a global community to create, share, and discover music—unlocking the joy of musical expression for all.About the RoleAs Director of Accounting, Royalties & Content Accounting at Suno, you will lead the function responsible for accurate, scalable accounting across our content and royalty ecosystem. You will combine deep technical expertise with a highly collaborative leadership style. This will require building strong relationships across Finance, Operations, Legal, and Product, while developing and mentoring a growing team. This role is both strategic and hands-on. You will help define accounting frameworks for innovative, AI-driven music products, strengthen processes and controls as we scale, and ensure our content accounting practices support Suno’s long-term growth.Check out the Suno version of this role here!What You'll DoLead and own end-to-end accounting for royalties, content costs, and revenue share arrangements, including monthly close and financial reportingPartner closely with Legal, Product, FP&A, and Operations to align on contract interpretation, accounting treatment, and business objectivesOversee accounting for complex agreements, including licensing contracts, minimum guarantees, and evolving royalty modelsEstablish and refine scalable processes, controls, and documentation to support rapid growth and increasing complexityBuild, mentor, and lead a high-performing content accounting team with a focus on collaboration, clarity, and continuous improvementServe as a key stakeholder in audits, working cross-functionally to ensure timely, accurate, and well-supported outcomesDrive accounting strategy for new initiatives, including product launches, system implementations, and international expansionAct as a trusted thought partner to finance and company leadership, translating technical accounting into clear business implicationsWhat You'll NeedBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with leadership responsibility in content, media, music, or technology-driven environmentsDeep experience with royalty accounting, licensing models, or content-based business economicsDeep knowledge of GAAP and strong judgment in applying accounting principles to complex, non-standard transactionsProven experience leading teams with a collaborative, inclusive, and development-oriented management styleStrong ability to partner cross-functionally and influence in a fast-moving organizationExperience owning or overseeing month-end close, audits, and accounting policy developmentExcellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex accounting topics to both technical and non-technical audiencesNice to HaveCPA or equivalent certificationBackground in high-growth consumer tech, media, music, or AI-driven companiesExperience scaling accounting functions, systems, or teams during periods of rapid growthFamiliarity with SOX, internal controls, and audit readiness in a scaling environmentAdditional NotesApplicants must be eligible to work in the US.This role requires working on-site 5 days a week in our SF or NYC office.Perks & Benefits for Full-Time EmployeesCompany Equity Package401(k) with 3% Employer Match & Roth 401(k)Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance (PPO w/ HSA & FSA options)11 Paid Holidays + Unlimited PTO & Sick Time16 Weeks of Paid Parental LeaveCreative Education StipendGenerous Commuter AllowanceIn-Office Lunch (5 days per week)Suno is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family s ... (truncated, view full listing at source)