[Hiring] Royalty Analyst, Merchandise Licensing @Focus Financial Partners

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, or 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.

Company Description

Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman is an Equal Opportunity Employer.