Remote Senior Royalty Operations Lead

Macmillan Publishers; New York (NY); Remote; USD 115,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Macmillan Publishers is seeking a Senior Royalty Manager to lead a small squad responsible for accurate and timely royalty statements to authors, agents, and other contractual parties for the US Trade division. The role oversees end-to-end royalty operations with a focus on transparency and accuracy.

You will manage 2–3 Royalty Managers, ensure timely statements, analyze sales data, and coordinate with internal teams and external partners.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in royalty accounting with 2+ years in supervision.
• Experience with royalty contracts and statement preparation.
• Book publishing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 2-3 Royalty Managers and oversee royalty statements.
• Prepare and review royalty statements and settlements.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms and tax withholding.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external parties.

Skills

Team leadership

Royalty operations

Excel

Google Workspace

Databases

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Biblio royalty platform

Job description

Macmillan Publishers is seeking a Senior Royalty Manager to lead a small squad responsible for accurate and timely royalty statements to authors, agents, and other contractual parties for the US Trade division. The role oversees end-to-end royalty operations with a focus on transparency and accuracy.

You will manage 2–3 Royalty Managers, ensure timely statements, analyze sales data, and coordinate with internal teams and external partners.