Manager, Consolidations

Posted:
3/10/2026, 10:01:47 AM

Location(s):
New York, United States ⋅ New York, New York, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Finance & Banking ⋅ Sales & Account Management

Who We Are

Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) is a leading sports, media, entertainment and lifestyle platform. As the owner of some of the most iconic and beloved intellectual property in the world, Authentic acquires and invests in brands to create long-term value for all of its stakeholders.
 
A digital-first, asset-light platform, Authentic sits at the intersection of culture, commerce and technology. It brings brands to life and cultivates fandom through powerful storytelling, premium content and unforgettable live experiences. Together with nearly 2,000 best-in-class licensing partners across 150 countries and an expansive distribution network, Authentic’s brands drive more than $38 billion in annual systemwide retail sales worldwide.

 Why Authentic

 You’ll be able to access the resources and scale, while leveraging innovative technology and nimble environment. What we’re saying is, this isn’t your average day job. If you’re hungry to drive ideas into action and own your career, let’s chat. Our team is rapidly innovating to evolve and define the future of our brands. With the help of some of the brightest minds in retail, marketing, licensing, legal and more, we are building the intersection of digital and experiential marketing to help achieve that mission. We reimagine, evolve and transform brands! At Authentic, we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought and expertise drive competitive advantage. Our global teams are built by go-getters who contribute unique perspectives and push the boundaries of creativity and innovation. Headquartered in New York City, Authentic has offices in major metropolitan cities including Los Angeles and Miami, as well as Toronto, Mexico City, London, and Shanghai.

What You’ll Do

The Manager, Consolidations is a key member of the corporate accounting team, responsible for the accurate and timely consolidation of the company's financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. This role involves a deep understanding of consolidation principles, intercompany transactions, foreign currency translation, and equity accounting. The Manager, Consolidations, will play a critical role in the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, and will contribute to the preparation of financial reports for both internal and external stakeholders.

What you’ll be working on

Global Consolidation & Close Management:

  • Manage the global monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidation close process, ensuring strict adherence to deadlines and accurate financial reporting.
  • Prepare and review complex consolidation journal entries, including intercompany eliminations, investment accounting, and foreign currency translation adjustments.
  • Oversee the calculation and reporting of Non-Controlling Interest (NCI) for all applicable entities, ensuring accurate attribution of net income and comprehensive income to minority shareholders.
  • Calculate and manage periodic distributions to partners and minority interest holders, ensuring compliance with operating agreements and partnership structures.
  • Oversee the reconciliation of intercompany balances and transactions globally, working with regional accounting teams to resolve complex discrepancies.

Financial Reporting & Analysis:

  • Prepare and review the consolidated financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and Equity) for internal leadership and external stakeholders.
  • Prepare comprehensive NCI reporting packages, detailing minority interest balances, attributions, and roll-forwards for executive review.
  • Drive the variance analysis process to interpret financial results against budget and forecast data for executive reporting packages.
  • Assist in coordinating with external auditors, preparing supporting schedules and documentation for consolidations, NCI calculations, and disclosures in compliance with controls.

Team Leadership & Process Improvement:

  • Mentor and support Senior and Staff Accountants, fostering a culture of technical excellence and adaptability to new technologies.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to accelerate the close timeline, leveraging automation and AI solutions to reduce manual data entry and reconciliation effort.

Must Haves:

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting; Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
  • CPA certification is required.
  • 6–8+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a strong focus on consolidations and financial reporting in a complex, multi-entity environment.
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, specifically regarding consolidation principles (ASC 810), Non-Controlling Interest (ASC 810-10), foreign currency (ASC 830), and financial statement preparation.
  • Experience with complex partnership structures, distribution waterfalls, and minority interest calculations.
  • High proficiency with consolidation systems (OneStream; Hyperion/Oracle FCCS experience considered) and advanced Excel skills.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex financial results to senior leadership.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

  • Experience working in a large-accelerated filer environment with complex SOX compliance requirements.
  • Background in public accounting (Big 4) combined with corporate experience.

 

Primary Location Salary Range:

$120,000 - $140,000

 

 

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Authentic

Website: https://authentic.com/

Headquarter Location: New York, United States

Employee Count: 251-500

Year Founded: 2010

IPO Status: Private

Last Funding Type: Undisclosed

Industries: Advertising ⋅ Brand Marketing ⋅ Marketing ⋅ Media and Entertainment