Fair Trade Label Royalties Manager

David Caleb Cook Foundation, LLC; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 61,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

401(k) with Company Match

Life Insurance Options

Long-Term Disability

Short-Term Disability

Voluntary Accident

Life Assistance Plan

Adoption Benefit

Benevolence Fund

Service Recognition Leave

Volunteer Days

Holidays

Sick Time

Pet Insurance Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Maternity Leave

Paternity Leave

New Childbirth Assistance

Job summary

Fair Trade Services in Brentwood, TN is seeking a detail-driven Label Royalties Manager to own the royalty cycle from data review to statements, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in payments to artists, producers, and partners.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of royalty experience, strong Excel skills, and experience with Curve or similar systems; NetSuite experience preferred. Competitive benefits included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Music Business, or related field—or at least five years of directly related music-royalty experience in lieu of a degree.
• Four to six years of progressively responsible music-royalty administration experience.
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills, plus proficiency with a royalty system such as Curve.
• Experience interpreting contracts, administering licenses, setting up products, calculating royalties, preparing statements, and reconciling accounts.
• Strong analytical judgment, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to independently manage competing priorities and solve complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Own key elements of the royalty cycle, including data preparation and review of sales data.
• Maintain royalty-system setup and process royalty statements.
• Manage recoupments and reconcile artist balances.
• Support financial reporting related to royalties and licensing terms.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external payees to ensure accurate payments.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Microsoft Office

Contract interpretation

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Music Business

5+ years royalty experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Curve royalty system

NetSuite

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: Fair Trade Services - Brentwood , TN 37027, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $61,100.00 - $76,000.00 Salary, Label Royalties Manager

Fair Trade is seeking a detail-driven, analytically strong Label Royalties Manager to help ensure the artists, producers, and partners we serve are paid accurately and on time. In this role, you will own key elements of the royalty cycle, from preparing and reviewing sales data, maintaining royalty-system setup, and processing royalty statements to managing recoupments, reconciling artist balances, and supporting financial reporting. You will apply contract and licensing terms with care, resolve complex royalty inquiries, collaborate with internal teams and external payees, and strengthen the systems and processes behind accurate, dependable royalty administration. If you enjoy bringing order to complex data, safeguarding financial accuracy, and supporting music with meaningful impact, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Music Business, or a related field—or at least five years of directly related music-royalty experience in lieu of a degree
• Four to six years of progressively responsible music-royalty administration experience
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills, plus proficiency with a royalty system such as Curve
• Experience interpreting contracts, administering licenses, setting up products, calculating royalties, preparing statements, and reconciling accounts
• Strong analytical judgment, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to independently manage competing priorities and solve complex problems
• Clear, professional communication skills and a commitment to confidentiality, accuracy, and service

Experience with NetSuite and analytics software is preferred.

Benefits and Perks:

• Medical Plan: HDHP w/ HSA (All Staff) or Direct Primary Care Option (Colorado Employees Only)
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• 401(k) w/ Company Match ($0.50 on the $1 up to 10% of eligible compensation)
• Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance Options
• Long-Term Disability
• Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Accident
• Life Assistance Plan

Other Benefits:

• Adoption Benefit
• Benevolence Fund
• Service Recognition Leave
• Volunteer Days
• Holidays
• Sick Time
• Pet Insurance Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Maternity Leave
• Paternity Leave
• New Childbirth Assistance