Director, Music & Touring – Business Management

Armanino

. Lead a portfolio of music and touring client engagements, overseeing service delivery, client relationships, and complex financial and operational matters .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $133,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in managing financial operations for music and touring clients, including budgeting, financial reporting, and client relationship management. Proven ability to lead teams, oversee complex financial transactions, and implement accounting technology and workflow improvements.

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Client Relationship ManagementFinancial ReportingBudget OversightTeam LeadershipAccounting Technology Implementation

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Hard Skills

Financial StatementsCash Flow ForecastsTour Financial ReportingRoyalty AccountingEngagement Budget ManagementBill Pay ManagementPayroll ManagementFinancial ControlsPerformance EvaluationsProposal Development

Soft Skills

CoachingCommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingLeadership

Tools & Technologies

AgilLinkQuickBooks Online

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACFP

Industry Keywords

Music IndustryTouring ClientsFinancial OperationsClient EngagementsAsset Acquisitions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a portfolio of music and touring client engagements, overseeing service delivery, client relationships, and complex financial and operational matters
Oversee client accounting and reporting, including monthly close, financial statements, cash flow forecasts, budgets, and year-end tax information gathering
Review touring budgets, cash flow projections, and tour financial reporting, identifying funding needs, variances, and matters requiring client action
Oversee accounting for touring income and expenses, artist and crew payroll, vendor payments, and royalty activity, as applicable
Establish and monitor payment approval procedures and financial controls, including authorized bank signatory responsibilities where assigned
Lead client meetings and coordinate with attorneys, tax advisors, investment advisors, insurance brokers, talent agents, artist managers, and other professional service providers
Oversee financial support for significant client transactions, including asset purchases, financing, investment subscriptions, and insurance needs
Manage engagement scope, budgets, billing, and profitability; address scope changes and recommend fee or staffing adjustments
Supervise Managers and Account Managers, allocate resources, and monitor staff utilization and delivery deadlines
Develop staff through performance feedback, coaching, training, and assignments
Collaborate with Partners on client relationship transitions, onboarding, and continuity of service
Identify additional service needs within existing client relationships and coordinate delivery across Armanino’s service lines
Develop new business opportunities through referral relationships, prospective client meetings, proposals, pricing, and engagement letters
Lead improvements to accounting workflows, technology adoption, and service procedures
Represent Armanino’s Business Management practice through industry events, professional networks, and thought leadership activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
Minimum of 12 years of business management experience, including experience managing engagements for music and touring clients
Experience serving as the primary relationship lead for music clients and coordinating financial matters with artist managers, agents, attorneys, or other advisors
Experience overseeing touring budgets, cash flow forecasts, and tour financial reporting
Experience reviewing financial statements, general ledger activity, reconciliations, and monthly and year-end close processes
Experience overseeing financial operations across multiple client entities, including bill pay, payroll, cash management, and financial reporting
Experience supervising Managers and Account Managers, including assigning work, reviewing deliverables, and conducting performance evaluations
Experience managing engagement budgets, billing, staffing, and profitability
Experience coordinating significant client financial transactions, such as asset acquisitions, financing arrangements, or investment transactions
Experience developing new engagements or expanding services for existing clients, including preparing scope, pricing, proposals, or engagement letters
Experience using business management accounting and bill payment systems, including AgilLink or QuickBooks Online
Active CPA or CFP certification (preferred)
Experience reviewing royalty accounting, publishing income, or record label activity (preferred)
Experience transitioning established client relationships from a Partner or other senior leader (preferred)
Experience implementing accounting technology, financial controls, or workflow improvements across a team (preferred)
Experience participating in music industry associations, speaking at industry events, or publishing relevant thought leadership (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision
Generous PTO plan and paid sick time
Flexible work arrangements
401K with Profit Sharing
Wellness program
Generous parental leave
11 paid holidays
Eligible employees at certain levels can participate in a discretionary long-term financial incentive plan, subject to plan participation rules
Professional network and career development resources