[Hiring] Royalty Analyst, Merchandise Licensing @Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman, Focus Partners Business Management

Role Description

Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman ("GRF") is seeking a Royalty Analyst, Merchandise Licensing ideally with experience handling complex royalty and/or merch licensing accounting. This position can be based out of White Plains, NY or New York, NY on a remote basis. The Royalty Analyst role assists the department in conducting compliance examinations on behalf of entertainment clients and other rights holders.

• Assist managers with merchandise licensing audits on behalf of Consumer Products Companies, Fortune 500 Companies, and other intellectual property rights holders
• Assist with planning audit steps and budgeting for anticipated audit engagements
• Liaise with representatives regarding document requests and review
• Prepare written report of findings including calculations claims and narrative describing procedures performed
• Stay abreast of topics impacting participations, such as new exploitation platforms, international distribution, or new guild agreements
• Organize and manipulate large electronic datasets
• Maintain organization of files
• Draft summarizations of contracts
• Accumulate and summarize data from clients and auditees
• Conduct analysis to create claim schedules
• Conduct fieldwork at auditee offices
• Conduct internet research
• Other projects and duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required. Degrees in Accounting, Finance, Business of Mathematics is preferred
• Over 2 years of experience in a similar role along with royalty software experience is highly 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
• A genuine interest in the merchandise licensing business and merchandise royalties
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Strong time management skills to prioritize tasks to meet strict deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• While not required, experience or education in the merchandise licensing business, particularly merchandise licensing royalties and royalty audits are beneficial

Requirements

• This is a non-exempt, overtime eligible position.
• The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $75,000 - $90,000. 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Annual bonus opportunities.

Company Description

Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman ("GRF") is a leading full-service business management firm for an exclusive group of entertainers, athletes, executives and select high-net-worth individuals. With approximately 40 managing directors and over 700 staff members delivering comprehensive financial services in the fields of music, motion pictures, television, sports, literature, and other creative and performing arts, as well as multi-family office services for ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, GRF is part of Focus Financial Partners, a leading financial services firm comprised of wealth management, family office, and business management services.

For more information about GRF, visit: https://www.grfllp.com/ or follow the company on LinkedIn .