[Remote] Royalty Analyst, Merchandise Licensing
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman (GRF) is seeking a Royalty Analyst, Merchandise Licensing to assist in conducting compliance examinations for entertainment clients and other rights holders. The role involves managing merchandise licensing audits and preparing detailed reports of findings.
Responsibilities
- 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
Skills
- Bachelor's degree is required
- 0-2 years of experience in a similar role, or new grads with internships
- 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
- Degrees in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics or Mathematics is preferred
- While not required, experience or education in the merchandise licensing business, particularly merchandise licensing royalties and royalty audits are beneficial
Benefits
- Annual bonus
- Comprehensive benefits package
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