Sr Analyst, Royalty Compliance

Gateway Licensing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Disability benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Paramount is seeking a Licensing Compliance Analyst to support billing, collections and royalty processing across global markets. You will manage overdue invoices, reach out to licensees, and assist with tax certificate workflows while balancing accounts receivable.

Ideal candidates have licensing experience, strong analytical skills and Excel proficiency, plus excellent organizational and communication abilities. The role offers solid benefits and collaboration across Finance and Sales teams.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in accounts receivable or accounting
• Global licensing industry experience
• Bachelor's degree in Business or Finance

Responsibilities

• Review contracts for financial terms and compare to royalty statements, checking for compliance
• Trace financials through a contract’s life cycle to identify and address discrepancies
• Advise internal teams how to correct entry errors that affect statement processing
• Advise licensees how to resubmit statements that cannot be processed due to errors
• Troubleshoot access issues when licensees cannot access the system
• Monitor cash expected from licenses to ensure timely receipt
• Play an active role during month-end close

Skills

Accounts receivable knowledge

Licensing/compliance experience

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

#WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content… you in?

We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is… YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter – both for our audiences and our employees – and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.

Overview and Responsibilities

The Licensing Compliance Analyst will play a key role in supporting billing, collections, and royalty processing across European markets. This position manages several tasks. These tasks involve handling overdue invoices. You will reach out to customers. Other tasks include processing tax certificate workflows. You will also balance accounts receivable, allocate payments, and update account statuses. You will also manage write-offs and provide occasional customer training. Ideal candidates have experience in compliance or licensing. They should also have good analytical skills. Proficiency in Excel is required. Candidates must have great organizational and communication abilities.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Review contracts for financial terms and compare to royalty statements, checking for compliance
• Trace financials through a contract’s life cycle to identify and tackle discrepancies
• Advise internal teams how to correct entry errors that prevent statement processing
• Advise licensees how to resubmit statements that cannot be processed due to errors
• Troubleshoot access issues when licensees are not able to access our system
• Troubleshoot inquiries from Finance and offshore royalty reporting teams
• Complete ad hoc special projects and provide reporting for management as needed
• Reach out to licensees (customers) to collect/resolve unpaid invoice balances and royalty compliance issues
• Maintain collection reason codes to identify status of open receivables properly
• Monitor cash expected from licenses to ensure they are received promptly
• Manage internal/ external ad-hoc requests as they relate to invoice account balances
• Point person for all withholding tax certificates, ensuring they are received and sent to Viacom tax
• Assist cash application team in addressing unapplied payments
• Provide support to Sales Team and Finance Dept. as needed
• Play an active role during month-end close

Paramount+, a direct-to-consumer digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service from Paramount Global, combines live sports, breaking news, and a mountain of entertainment. The premium streaming service features an expansive library of original series, hit shows and popular movies across every genre from world-renowned brands and production studios, including BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and the Smithsonian Channel. The service is also the streaming home to unmatched sports programming, including every CBS Sports event, from golf to football to basketball and more, plus exclusive streaming rights for major sports properties, including some of the world’s biggest and most popular soccer leagues. Paramount+ also enables subscribers to stream local CBS stations live across the U.S. in addition to the ability to stream Paramount Streaming’s other live channels: CBSN for 24/7 news, CBS Sports HQ for sports news and analysis, and ET Live for entertainment coverage.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $56,000.00 - 80,000.00.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

What We Offer:

Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here:https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits

Generous paid time off.

An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.

Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.

Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.

Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in accounts receivable or accounting required
• Global licensing industry work experience
• B.A., B.S. in Business or Finance

Additional Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of General Accounting Principles (royalty accounting is a plus)
• Strong ability to trace an issue to find its root cause and final impact
• Strong ability to understand and interpret contracts
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Robust time management and organizational skillsInitiative-taking mindset with ability to provide creative solutions to complex problems
• Detail-oriented with the ability to consider the big picture and work on cross-divisional projects with many stakeholders
• Ability to multitask and manage diverse projects and assignments
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively (i.e., leader as well as team player)