Royalty Audit Manager, Music

Gelfand Rennert & Feldman; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman seeks a Royalty Audit Manager, Music to oversee the royalty audit lifecycle for clients. This hybrid position based in Nashville involves supervising a team, managing complex examinations, and leveraging strong analytical skills in the music industry.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Annual bonus

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in a similar role required; 8+ years preferred.
• Experience in music business and royalty audits is necessary.
• Proficiency in Excel, especially Pivot Tables and formulas.

Responsibilities

• Oversee royalty audit lifecycle for assigned clients.
• Supervise Royalty Analysts and Senior Royalty Analysts.
• Prepare analytical reports and assist in audit negotiations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Position Summary
We are seeking a Royalty Audit Manager, Musicto join our team of dedicated professionals.This position can be based out of Nashville on a hybrid basis. TheRoyalty Audit Manager, Music is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the royalty audit lifecycle for all assigned clients.

Primary Responsibilities

• Supervisionof assigned Royalty Analysts and Senior Royalty Analysts
• Oversee complex examinations and valuations of record companies, music publishers, merchandising
  companies, and other licensees of intellectual property
• Analyze audit reports to check for accuracy
• Assist in audit settlement negotiations
• Review of contract and licenses
• Prepare complex analytical reports
• Conduct fieldwork at auditees offices
• Track progress of audit program
• Correspond with clients, client representatives and auditee representatives
• Assist Managing Directors in identifying and onboarding prospective clients
• Other projects and duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of experience in a similar role is required ; 8+ years of experience is preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including Pivot Tables and formulas (such as VLOOKUP and SUMIF) – bonus points for experience with Power Pivot and Power Query
• Experience and education in the music business, particularly music royalties and music royalty audits
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills to create and maintain a trusting relationship with staff and clients
• The candidate must also:
  • Be a self-motivated and detail-oriented analytical thinker
  • Possess excellent verbal/written communication skills and reading comprehension
  • Understand basic mathematical and accounting principles
  • Work well independently and in a team environment
  • Be eager to learn new skills and concepts
  • Want to help creative artists

About Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman
Founded in 1967, Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman ("GRF") is a leading full-service business management firm for an exclusive assortment of entertainers, executives and select high net worth individuals. Our 30 partners and over 600 staff members deliver comprehensive financial services in the fields of music, motion pictures, television, sports, literature, and other creative and performing arts. Our firm has offices in Los Angeles, New York City, Nashville, San Rafael, Wilmington, and London.

The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between$85,000 - $129,000. Actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, subject matter expertise, geographic location where work will be performed, and the applicant's skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. Candidate information, including education and work experience, is verified upon an offer of employment. Falsification of application information may be grounds for denying employment.

Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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