Licensing Finance Manager – Royalties & Forecasts

confidential; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; 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 manage invoicing, accounts receivable, cash applications, and royalty reporting while providing financial insights to regional/global heads.

The role involves budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and collaborating with brand teams to optimize cash flow and financial performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate degree with business background.
• 4-5 years experience in licensing and royalty accounting.
• Attention to detail, able to work under pressure to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, hands-on problem solving approach.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills at all levels, credibility with senior management.
• Excellent computer skills; experience in accounting software, Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with Brand Comply, Power BI, and SAP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Be the primary finance contact as Client Finance lead for responsible clients to manage the financial aspects of licensing programs.
• Prepare internal and external budgets and quarterly forecasts with brand teams.
• Review and ensure Trust Accounting processes for clients and licensees are timely and accurate.
• Prepare and submit reports and payments to clients on or before deadlines.
• Provide key financial analysis to clients and internal management.
• Ensure compliance with client representation agreements.

Skills

Licensing & royalty accounting

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s or associate degree with business background

Tools

SAP

Power BI

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 manage invoicing, accounts receivable, cash applications, and royalty reporting while providing financial insights to regional/global heads.

The role involves budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and collaborating with brand teams to optimize cash flow and financial performance.