Royalty Auditor

Creative Artists Agency; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CAA Brand Management, a division of Creative Artists Agency, is seeking a Royalty Auditor to handle all aspects of royalty compliance. The role involves planning and executing audits, drafting reports, and assisting clients in settlements. Travel up to 35% internationally is required.

You will report to the SVP Audit Services and work with Brand Managers in the US and UK to develop audit plans, demonstrating initiative and teamwork within the auditing portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/business studies is required.
• ACA or equivalent qualification is preferred but not required.
• Strong analytical skills are essential and must articulate findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Follow audit procedures to handle licensee audits.
• Develop and manage client-specific audit plans with Audit Division and Brand Managers.
• Independently handle audits for major brands in the portfolio.
• Collaborate with Legal, Contract Administration and Royalty Management on contractual implications.
• Liaise with US and UK brand functions to schedule and perform licensee audits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/business studies

ACA or equivalent qualification

Job description

Job Description THE AGENCY CAA Brand Management is a premier brand development and management business, helping clients define and execute their strategic growth initiatives across a broad spectrum of consumer products. With more than three decades of operating experience in consumer product partnerships and licensing and offices spanning 17 countries worldwide, CAA Brand Management builds innovative, revenue-generating, brand extension programs for many of the world’s most iconic brands. CAA Brand Management is a division of Creative Artists Agency (CAA), a leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, licensing, and philanthropy. For more information, please visit: www.caabrandmanagement.com.

OVERVIEW

In 2026, CAA Brand Management acquired Beanstalk together with its royalty auditing team and now seeks a Royalty Auditor to handle all aspects of royalty compliance. The successful candidate should be able to carry out royalty audits independently and will report to the SVP Audit Services. Their work will include the complete planning and execution of audits, including the drafting of reports and assisting clients settle audits. They will have to demonstrate both individual initiative as well as work within teams.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Follow all existing audit procedures to handle licensee audits.
• Work directly with members of the Audit Division, CAA Brand Managers (US and UK) and Clients to develop and manage client specific audit plans.
• Independently handle audits for other major Brands in the Auditing portfolio.
• Work with Legal, Contract Administration and Royalty Management departments to understand legal and contractual implications to audits.
• Liaise with the US and UK brand functions to identify, schedule and perform licensee audits.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting/business studies required, ACA or equivalent qualification preferred but not required.
• At least 3 years of royalty audit experience in licensing required i.e. - Brand Licensing, Entertainment, Music, Sports, Publishing.
• Must have solid understanding of generally accepted accounting practices required.
• Requires strong analytical skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Position requires up to 35% travel, internationally.

Equality Statement

Creative Artists Agency (“CAA”) is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and creating a workplace culture in which diversity and inclusion is valued and everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As part of our zero-tolerance approach to discrimination in any form, you and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, or any other legally recognised protected basis under UK law.