Accounting Manager - Royalties & Financial Operations

Élan Partners; United States; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Élan Partners is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager for royalties and financial operations in a hybrid North Dallas setting. You will own licensing royalty accounting, lead reporting, and drive process improvements across finance and operations.

The role requires 7–10 years in accounting, a degree in accounting, and ERP/Power BI proficiency. CPA/CMA is preferred but not required. Occasional extended hours may be needed during closing and audits.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Licensing royalty accounting, contractual accounting, or similar complex payment/reporting structures.
• Audit experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, reconciliations, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives and mentor teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with ERP and financial reporting systems; Excel and Power BI proficiency.
• Occasional extended hours during month-end, quarter-end, audits, or high-volume periods.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting and reporting activities for royalty and contractual obligations.
• Review contractual terms, rates, payment structures, and related financial requirements.
• Analyze sales, revenue, cost, and other data used in royalty calculations and reporting.
• Prepare and support quarterly royalty reporting in line with contracts and accounting standards.
• Maintain royalty and contract-related financial data and updates.
• Prepare royalty, inventory, forecast, and management reports.
• Reconcile royalty payments to underlying data and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain balance sheet accounts and supporting reconciliations.
• Support month-end close and financial statement preparation.
• Collaborate with inventory, operations, Legal, Finance, and IT on accounting matters.
• Evaluate and improve accounting procedures, controls, and reporting processes.
• Participate in ERP and financial-system implementations and enhancements.
• Support external audits and third-party reviews.
• Lead accounting projects from planning to completion.
• Mentor accounting team members and share knowledge.

Skills

Royalties accounting

Contractual accounting

Auditing

Internal controls

Financial reporting

ERP experience

Excel

Power BI

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Power BI

Excel

MS 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 licensing 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.
• Specific experience with licensing royalty accounting, contractual accounting, or similar complex payment/reporting structures is required.
• 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.