Senior Executive, Accounts Payable

About Us

Soundmouse is the global standard for music cue sheet management and reporting, trusted by 25,000+ broadcast and music professionals worldwide, including the BBC, Channel 4, ITV, NBC, the NFL, RTL, Sky, Sony, Universal Pictures, and Warner Bros. Discovery. Our proprietary, industry-leading audio recognition technology identifies every music cue in broadcast content and submits compliant cue sheets to 40+ collecting societies globally, cutting admin time by 83%. We've been doing this since 2001.

In June 2026, BMI, the world's leading performance rights organization, acquired Soundmouse. We operate independently as part of the BMI family and are at an inflection point: established infrastructure, new backing, and a clear next chapter with global reach to build.

About BMI

BMI is a global leader in music rights management, representing songwriters, composers, and publishers across all genres. Backed by New Mountain Capital, BMI is entering a transformative phase of growth with a strong focus on strategic acquisitions and global expansion.

Role
The Senior Executive - Accounts Payable is responsible for overseeing the full spectrum of accounts payable operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely vendor payments. This role requires streamline processes and supports financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end accounts payable processes, including vendor onboarding, invoice processing and payment execution.
• Prepare weekly cash disbursement files and execute fund transfers upon approval.
• Oversee credit card reconciliations, accrued expense management, and month-end close activities.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, company policies, and best practices.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including global and local controllers, budget owners, and cross-functional teams.
• Address vendor queries and disputes, ensuring resolutions are timely and effective.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and scalability.
• Leverage technology and automation to streamline accounts payable operations.
• Collaborate with finance leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting and effective cash flow management.

Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Professional qualifications such as CIMA, ACA, ACCA CPA, or other relevant certifications are an added advantage.
• 3 - 5 years of proven experience in accounts payable or accounting.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and AP best practices.
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems, with preferred experience in Sage Intacct, Brex, and Tipalti.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits
• Competitive salary package
• Hybrid work model with flexibility to support your lifestyle
• Comprehensive private health, life, and vision insurance coverage
• The latest tech equipment to support your productivity and creativity
• A collaborative, inclusive, and international work environment
• Gain exposure to global strategic operations at a leading music rights company backed by a top private equity firm

EEO / Accommodation
At Soundmouse, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Why Join Us?

BMI is the nation’s largest performing rights organization, representing more than 1.4 million songwriters, composers and music publishers, and a repertoire of over 25 million musical works.

BROADCAST MUSIC, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
All applicants will receive equal opportunity for employment without regard of race, color, sex, religion, nationality, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran’s or marital status, disability, or any other cultural factor.

Celebrating over 80 years of service to songwriters, composers, music publishers and businesses, BMI® is a global leader in music rights management, serving as an advocate for the value of music. BMI represents the public performance rights in over 25 million musical works created and owned by more than 1.4 million songwriters, composers, and music publishers. The Company negotiates music license agreements and distributes the fees it generates as royalties to its affiliated writers and publishers when their songs are performed in public. In 1939, BMI created a groundbreaking open-door policy becoming the only performing rights organization to welcome and represent the creators of blues, jazz, country, and American roots music. Today, the musical compositions in BMI’s repertoire, from chart toppers to perennial favorites, span all genres of music and are consistently among the most-performed hits of the year.