Manager, Audit

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for external audit firms
• Assign projects, supply documentation, monitor progress, review findings, and ensure consistent application of contract terms
• Conduct pre-audit reviews of licensee data, royalty statements, and payment histories to validate scope
• Lead internal stakeholder meetings to align on findings, escalation paths, and settlement positions
• Review all draft audit reports to ensure findings accuracy and contract alignment prior to finalization
• Support negotiation and settlement of audit findings in partnership with Legal, when needed
• Oversee audit tracking dashboards and recovery reporting for executive management
• Maintain reliable audit pipeline status, including potential recoveries, open findings, and settlement progress
• Partner with the Data Integrity and Royalty Operations teams to ensure audit findings inform ongoing process improvements
• Work closely with Sales, Legal, and Finance to communicate findings and ensure contract language aligns with best practices for future deals
• Partner with Tech to integrate automation tools that improve audit selection and data validation
• Support compliance education initiatives with internal stakeholders and licenses

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required (M.B.A. or C.P.A. preferred)
• 3+ years experience in accounting or audits (preferably with the big 4), royalty/licensing audit experience strongly preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Ability to identify trends and inconsistencies requiring investigation
• Solid working knowledge of licensing business
• Proficient communication skills, written and verbal
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external team members
• Ability to work autonomously and to manage multiple concurrent tasks
• Solid organizational skills and ability to standardize processes

Pay

Hiring Salary Range: $90,000.00 - 120,000.00. The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, 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.

Benefits

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.

About the Role

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.

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