Licensing Finance Manager: Client Revenue & Insights

Creative Artists Agency; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Artists Agency seeks a Client Finance Manager to oversee the financial aspects of licensing programs for a portfolio of clients. You will manage invoicing, AR, royalty reporting, and cash applications while delivering budgeting, forecasting, and variance analyses for regional and global finance heads.

You will also ensure compliance with client representations and maintain financial points in brand systems, liaising with brand teams and external auditors as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in business background.
• 4–5 years experience in licensing and royalty accounting.
• Proactive, hands-on problem solving under deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication at all levels, credibility with senior management.

Responsibilities

• Be the primary finance contact for responsible clients and manage licensing program finances.
• Prepare internal budgets and quarterly forecasts with brand teams.
• Review and ensure Trust Accounting and reporting accuracy; handle invoicing and payments.
• Provide key financial analysis and variance insights for clients and internal management.
• Escalate financial risks and opportunities; oversee licensee forecast processes and royalties.

Skills

Licensing experience

Royalty accounting

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or associate degree in business

Tools

Power BI

SAP

Excel

Job description

Creative Artists Agency seeks a Client Finance Manager to oversee the financial aspects of licensing programs for a portfolio of clients. You will manage invoicing, AR, royalty reporting, and cash applications while delivering budgeting, forecasting, and variance analyses for regional and global finance heads.

You will also ensure compliance with client representations and maintain financial points in brand systems, liaising with brand teams and external auditors as needed.