Client Finance Manager: Licensing & Royalties

confidential; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Artists Agency, LLC is seeking a Client Finance Manager to oversee all financial aspects of licensing programs for a portfolio of clients. You will partner with client teams and brand leads to manage invoicing, accounts receivable, cash application and royalty reporting.

You will support regional and global finance heads with budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis, offering insights to drive improvements across processes. Strong communication and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate degree with business background is required.
• 4–5 years of licensing and royalty accounting experience preferred.
• Strong detail orientation and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with credibility at senior management level.

Responsibilities

• Be the primary finance contact for licensed programs and clients.
• Prepare budgets and quarterly forecasts with brand teams.
• Ensure accurate trust accounting and timely reporting to clients.
• Manage invoicing, AR, cash application and royalty reports.
• Provide financial insights, variance analysis, and risk/opportunity flags.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Proactive problem solving

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor’s or associate degree with business background

Tools

Power BI

SAP

Brand Comply

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Creative Artists Agency, LLC is seeking a Client Finance Manager to oversee all financial aspects of licensing programs for a portfolio of clients. You will partner with client teams and brand leads to manage invoicing, accounts receivable, cash application and royalty reporting.

You will support regional and global finance heads with budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis, offering insights to drive improvements across processes. Strong communication and attention to detail are essential.