Suno 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.
As 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.
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Lead and own end-to-end accounting for royalties, content costs, and revenue share arrangements, including monthly close and financial reporting
Partner closely with Legal, Product, FP&A, and Operations to align on contract interpretation, accounting treatment, and business objectives
Oversee accounting for complex agreements, including licensing contracts, minimum guarantees, and evolving royalty models
Establish and refine scalable processes, controls, and documentation to support rapid growth and increasing complexity
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing content accounting team with a focus on collaboration, clarity, and continuous improvement
Serve as a key stakeholder in audits, working cross-functionally to ensure timely, accurate, and well-supported outcomes
Drive accounting strategy for new initiatives, including product launches, system implementations, and international expansion
Act as a trusted thought partner to finance and company leadership, translating technical accounting into clear business implications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with leadership responsibility in content, media, music, or technology-driven environments
Deep experience with royalty accounting, licensing models, or content-based business economics
Deep knowledge of GAAP and strong judgment in applying accounting principles to complex, non-standard transactions
Proven experience leading teams with a collaborative, inclusive, and development-oriented management style
Strong ability to partner cross-functionally and influence in a fast-moving organization
Experience owning or overseeing month-end close, audits, and accounting policy development
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex accounting topics to both technical and non-technical audiences
CPA or equivalent certification
Background in high-growth consumer tech, media, music, or AI-driven companies
Experience scaling accounting functions, systems, or teams during periods of rapid growth
Familiarity with SOX, internal controls, and audit readiness in a scaling environment
Additional Notes
Applicants must be eligible to work in the US.
This role requires working on-site 5 days a week in our SF or NYC office.
Company Equity Package
401(k) with 3% Employer Match & Roth 401(k)
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance (PPO w/ HSA & FSA options)
11 Paid Holidays + Unlimited PTO & Sick Time
16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Creative Education Stipend
Generous Commuter Allowance
In-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 status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis under provincial, federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of state and local laws, including the Massachusetts Fair Chance in Employment Act, NYC Fair Chance Act, LA City Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
$160K - $260K