Accounting Manager - Royalties & Financial Operations

Elan Partners; United States; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Elan Partners in North Dallas is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead royalty and contractual accounting, reporting, forecasting, and related analyses. The role is hybrid, offering substantial cross-functional exposure and opportunities to mentor peers.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years in accounting within inventory-based or transactional environments, plus strong Excel and ERP systems experience. CPA/CMA preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with royalty accounting, contractual accounting, or similar complex payment/reporting structures.
• Audit experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, reconciliations and internal controls.
• Ability to lead initiatives and influence cross-functional teams.
• Excellent analytical and detail-oriented skills.
• Experience with ERP and financial reporting systems.
• Proficient with Excel; Power BI experience preferred.
• CPA or CMA certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting and reporting activities for royalty and contractual obligations.
• Review terms, rates, and payment structures for accurate reporting.
• Analyze sales, revenue, costs, and royalties for reporting.
• Prepare quarterly royalty reporting and align with contracts.
• Maintain royalty and contract financial data and updates.
• Prepare royalty, inventory, and management reports.
• Reconcile royalty payments to sales data and resolve discrepancies.
• Support month-end close and financial analysis.
• Collaborate with inventory, operations, and other departments.
• Lead ERP, systems implementations, and process improvements.
• Mentor accounting team members and share knowledge.
• Present accounting topics in meetings.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Power BI

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

TITLE: Accounting Manager – Royalties & Financial Operations (Hybrid – North Dallas)

Direct Hire Opportunity

No Sponsorship

Hybrid - 4 Days Onsite

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join a growing accounting and finance organization. This role will have responsibility for royalty-related accounting and reporting, financial analysis, forecasting, reconciliations, month-end activities, inventory accounting, and continuous process improvement. This is an individual contributor position with significant cross-functional visibility and leadership responsibility. The Accounting Manager will lead key accounting initiatives, collaborate with teams across the organization, and serve as a mentor and resource to other team members. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting fundamentals, experience working in an inventory-based or transaction-intensive business, and the ability to independently manage complex accounting and reporting responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within wholesale, distribution, retail, manufacturing, consumer products, or another inventory-based environment.
• Experience with royalty accounting, contractual accounting, or similar complex payment/reporting structures strongly preferred.
• Audit experience is a plus to the success of this role.
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles, reconciliations, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives, influence cross-functional teams, and improve accounting processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to accuracy and detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with ERP and financial reporting systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications; Power BI experience is preferred.
• Comfortable working across departments and with geographically dispersed teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• CPA or CMA certification is preferred but not required.
• Occasional extended hours may be required during month-end, quarter-end, audits, or other high-volume periods.
• This is an individual contributor role with opportunities to lead initiatives and mentor other accounting professionals.

Responsibilities:

• Manage accounting and reporting activities associated with royalty and contractual payment obligations.
• Review contractual terms, rates, payment structures, and related financial requirements to ensure accurate accounting and reporting.
• Analyze sales, revenue, cost, and other financial data used in royalty calculations and reporting.
• Prepare and support quarterly royalty reporting and ensure calculations align with applicable contractual terms and accounting requirements.
• Maintain royalty and contract-related financial data, including new agreements, rate changes, and other required updates.
• Prepare royalty, inventory, departmental forecast, and management reports.
• Reconcile royalty payments to underlying sales and financial data, research discrepancies, and drive issues through resolution.
• Maintain assigned balance sheet accounts and prepare supporting reconciliations and management estimates.
• Support month-end close, financial statement preparation, and financial analysis.
• Partner with inventory and operations teams to ensure inventory transactions are accurately recorded and appropriate financial controls are maintained.
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Operations, Data/Analytics, IT, and other business functions on accounting and reporting matters.
• Evaluate existing accounting procedures and identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, reporting, and efficiency.
• Participate in ERP, financial-system, and technology implementations, enhancements, and related accounting initiatives.
• Support external audits and other third-party financial or contractual reviews.
• Lead accounting projects and initiatives from planning through completion.
• Mentor and support accounting team members by sharing knowledge, providing guidance, and helping strengthen overall team capabilities.
• Present financial or accounting topics during departmental and company meetings as needed.