Finance Analyst

WSG Brands; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WSG Brands is seeking a Finance & Accounting Analyst to support the financial performance of its global licensing platform. This role involves accounting, analyzing royalty streams, and providing insights for category performance.

The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of experience in accounting or financial analysis along with strong Excel skills, a commercial mindset, and the ability to collaborate across functions.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in accounting or financial analysis.
• Experience within licensing, consumer brands, retail, or wholesale.
• Strong financial modeling and Excel skills (advanced).

Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accuracy of accounting records.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reporting packages for leadership.
• Track and analyze royalty income across licensing partners.

Skills

Analytical and detail-oriented

Strong financial modeling and Excel skills

Communication skills

Understanding of revenue recognition

Job description

The Finance & Accounting Analyst will play a critical role in supporting the financial performance and strategic growth of the company’s global licensing platform. This individual will be responsible for day-to-day accounting, analyzing royalty streams, supporting forecasting and budgeting processes, and providing data-driven insights to optimize category and regional performance.

This role sits at the intersection of accounting, finance, and licensing, requiring both strong analytical rigor and a commercial understanding of licensing structures, distribution models, and brand monetization.

Financial Accounting and Reporting

• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accuracy of all accounting records.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reporting packages for leadership and investors
• Perform month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit card accounts, and balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with annual reviews, tax preparation, and compliance requirements.

Licensing & Royalty Analytics

• Track, reconcile, and analyze royalty income, minimum guarantees (MGs), advances, and earn-outs across all licensing partners.
• Monitor licensee performance vs. contractual obligations (sell-through, reporting accuracy, payment timing)
• Build and maintain royalty reporting models across categories and regions
• Identify revenue leakage, underreporting risks, and optimization opportunities
• Support financial analysis of new licensing deals, including:
• Royalty rate structures
• Territory and category expansion opportunities
• Build pro forma models to assess deal profitability and long-term value creation
• Partner with business development and legal teams to evaluate commercial terms and financial impact

Forecasting & Budgeting

• Develop and manage revenue forecasts across licensing streams
• Support annual budgeting and long-range planning (LRP) processes
• Analyze variances between actuals vs. forecast and provide actionable insights

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Licensing, Business Development, Legal, and Operations teams
• Support contract interpretation related to financial terms (royalties, deductions, net sales definitions)
• Assist in audits of licensees and distributors, where applicable

Experience & Qualifications

Required

• 5-8years of experience in:
• Accounting (public or private), financial analysis, FP&A, transaction advisory, or a combination of some or all of the above
• Experience within licensing, consumer brands, retail, or wholesale
• Strong financial modeling and Excel skills (advanced)
• Understanding of revenue recognition, P&L drivers, and forecasting methodologies
• Experience working with multi-entity or global business structures

Preferred

• Exposure to licensing agreements (royalties, MGs, net sales definitions, distributor models)
• Experience working with general ledger software
• Experience analyzing DTC, wholesale, and licensing revenue streams
• Familiarity with contract terms impacting financial outcomes

Core Competencies

• Analytical and detail-oriented with strong financial acumen
• Commercial mindset with the ability to connect numbers to business strategy
• Strong communication skills—able to present insights clearly to non-finance stakeholders
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple brands, partners, and revenue streams
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment