Founded in June 2023, Crete Professionals Alliance (Crete PA) aims to drive growth
across accounting and professional service firms in the United States. Our initialventure in August 2023 involved acquiring a majority interest in the non-attestassets of a top 300 US-based national firm, positioning us alongside the top 100 USaccounting firms based on cumulative revenue. With over ten partner firms, severaldeals under LOI, and substantial committed capital, Crete PA is poised to shortlybecome equivalent to a top 20 firm in terms of aggregate revenue, with ambitionsto expand into a multi-country platform.
Supported by ZBS Partners, a firm managing over $500 million in assets, and led by co-founders experienced in developing multi-industry platforms, Crete PA partners with local firms to enhance their independence while boosting their revenue and profitability.Our member firm Adeptus is hiring!
Job Title:
Entertainment Business Management – Senior Manager, Music & Touring
Adeptus Advisors LLC, a growing full-service CPA and Business Management firm, with offices in New York City, New Jersey, Long Island, Maryland, White Plains and California is seeking a Senior Manager to support our Los Angeles Business Management practice. We are a tight-knit team that specializes in music business management with a clientele that consists mainly of touring artists, producers, songwriters, and independent labels.This role is ideal for a seasoned financial professional with extensive experience supporting clients such as touring musicians, music producers, songwriters, and other creative talent.
The ideal candidate brings both strategic oversight and hands-on accounting skills, with a client-service mindset and deep industry knowledge.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary financial advisor and point of contact for high-profile clients in the music business
- Oversee and review client financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements – cash flow, profit & loss, balance sheet, general ledger
- Track all tour-related income and expenses. Prepare tour reconciliations with budget-to-actual reporting
- Supervise and manage various staff assigned to client accounts and coordinate with tax and royalty departments
- Coordinate all aspects of cash flow management, including budgeting, forecasting, payables, receivables, royalty income, and touring revenue
- Monitor and track income from royalties, licensing, merchandise, and touring
- Handle payroll for clients, including crew, band members, assistants, and household employees
- Manage client banking relationships, wire transfers, credit card allocations, and bank reconciliations
- Review and maintain QuickBooks/AgilLink ledgers or other accounting systems for client with multiple entities
- Collaborate with mangers, attorneys, agents, tax, insurance, and investment advisors to ensure comprehensive financial oversight
- Assist with year-end reporting, including 1099s and financial schedules for tax preparation
- Provide strategic guidance on financial & tax planning, asset management, and risk mitigation.
- Maintain a thorough understanding of client insurance coverage across properties, vehicles, liability, and specialty needs
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in business management, accounting, or financial consulting within the entertainment industry, directly overseeing a book of clients.
- Proven track record managing finances for musicians and touring acts
- In-depth understanding of entertainment industry compensation structures, royalties, and revenue models
- Strong leadership and supervisory skills, with experience mentoring or managing junior team members
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact directly with clients, agents, attorneys, and third parties
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple client relationships simultaneously
- Proficiency in QuickBooks, AgilLink, Excel, and other financial systems
- Tax preparation experience is a plus (not required)
- CPA is a plus (not required)
- Bilingual in Spanish is a plus (not required)
In addition to a rewarding career, we provide a robust benefits package, including:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with options for fully paid employeeonly coverage for health and dental)
- Company-Paid Life and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Ancillary Benefits such as supplemental life insurance and short-termdisability options
- Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with employer contributions
- Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and development includingaccess to Becker and LinkedIn Learning
We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where everyteam member can thrive. Apply today to be part of a company that values itspeople and their contributions!Crete Professionals Alliance is an equal opportunity employer, considering allapplicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity,pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physicaldisability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristicprotected by state of federal law.#LI-JL1
