What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head of Finance & Business Affairs position at Rebellion Records?
Head of Finance & Business Affairs – Rebellion Records
Location: New York City / San Juan, PR (Hybrid)
Application Deadline: May 16th, 2025
*Includes a lucrative incentive structure, with bonuses and commissions tied to royalties and financial performance.
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About Rebellion Records
Rebellion Records is one of the fastest-scaling independent labels in music, with offices in New York City and San Juan. Founded by multi-billion-streaming independent artist and entrepreneur PLVTINUM, and partnered with 10K Projects (Atlantic) and Warner Chappell, we’ve generated over 2 billion streams in the past year, produced multiple charting releases, and driven over 20 billion video views across TikTok, Reels, and Shorts.
We’re looking for a Head of Finance & Business Affairs to join our executive team. This is not a maintenance role - it’s a leadership opportunity to build infrastructure around our artist-first, marketing-driven business model as we continue doubling the roster every quarter. You’ll report directly to the CEO and work closely with high-level partners and joint ventures.
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Responsibilities:
• Oversee royalties, revenue tracking, and deal accounting, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and timely payouts across all income streams.
• Design and implement scalable systems for managing artist advances, marketing funds, and catalog valuation across the Rebellion Records portfolio.
• Draft and manage internal legal agreements using AI optimization tools—streamlining artist contracts, licensing terms, and brand partnership documentation.
• Interface directly with JV partners, including 10K Projects and Warner Chappell, and coordinate with global distribution teams to align financial and strategic outcomes.
• Lead corporate tax planning and entity optimization, maximizing post-tax profit through jurisdictional structuring, asset protection, and compliance.
• Develop predictive models to evaluate ROI on A&R signings, catalog acquisitions, and marketing investments.
• Utilize AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Notion AI) to automate financial workflows, legal reviews, and internal reporting.
• Provide financial strategy across new signings, artist campaigns, and long-term catalog development.
• Lead financial planning, forecasting, and reporting, integrating data-driven insights across operational and creative decision-making.
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Requirements:
• Must have experience drafting and managing legal agreements related to music, media, or IP - specifically for internal use within a company or label.
• A Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree is strongly preferred.
• Bar admission is not required, as legal work is exclusively internal.
• Deep familiarity with royalty accounting, cash flow management, and licensing-based revenue models in music or adjacent industries.
• Strong analytical mindset and experience navigating growth-stage operational environments.
• Proficiency with AI-powered tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Notion AI, Airtable, Zapier) preferred.
• Exceptionally organized, adaptive, and comfortable operating at startup speed.
• Must be available for hybrid work in Puerto Rico and/or NYC.
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Rebellion is not a traditional label - we’re a fast-moving company built around virality, digital culture, and sharp execution. If you want to scale something meaningful and move fast, we want to hear from you.
Apply here and email your resume to michael@rebellionrecords.com
