Remote Senior Royalty Operations Lead

Macmillan Learning; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 115,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Macmillan Publishers offers a remote position tied to our New York office. You will lead a small team of Royalty Managers, oversee royalty statements, contract terms, and payments, and collaborate across departments to resolve escalated issues. The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and process improvement.

Ideal candidate has 5+ years in royalty accounting, 2+ years in supervision, and familiarity with royalty platforms like Biblio. Strong Excel and stakeholder communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in royalty accounting.
• 2+ years in a supervising or team-lead role.
• Extensive experience with royalty contracts and their application.
• Publishing industry experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Excel and Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a squad of 2-3 Royalty Managers and oversee complex contract setup and adjustments.
• Own royalty statement preparation and issuance for an imprint; review terms and setup payees.
• Review sales data interfacing with the royalty system for accuracy.
• Manage contracts and payments; review and approve advances and payments.
• Act as escalation point for complex royalty issues and communicate with stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement with leadership in workflow and process enhancements.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Royalty operations

Contract terms

Data analysis

Excel

Communication

Process improvement

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Biblio royalty platform

Job description

Macmillan Publishers offers a remote position tied to our New York office. You will lead a small team of Royalty Managers, oversee royalty statements, contract terms, and payments, and collaborate across departments to resolve escalated issues. The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and process improvement.

Ideal candidate has 5+ years in royalty accounting, 2+ years in supervision, and familiarity with royalty platforms like Biblio. Strong Excel and stakeholder communication are essential.