Royalties Associate Manager

Job Summary

Title: Royalties Associate Manager
Reports To: VP, Finance (Label)
Location: New York, NY (On-Site, 5 days a week in office)

About the role

The Royalties Associate Manager will play a central role in the accurate calculation, processing, and reporting of royalties across Roc Nation's recorded music, distribution and licensing businesses. This individual will own royalty accounting for an assigned artist and label roster, working hands-on with contracts, statements, and recoupment schedules while partnering closely with Finance, Business & Legal Affairs and label operations.

Responsibilities

• Royalty Accounting & Statement Processing
• Prepare and review royalty & joint venture statements for recording artists, producers, and third-party participants in accordance with contractual terms
• Calculate royalty rates, advances, recoupment balances, and reserves across recorded music, digital distribution, licensing, and sync income
• Maintain accurate artist and contract records within royalty accounting systems
• Research and resolve royalty discrepancies, underpayments, and disputes raised by artists, managers, or attorneys
• Financial Operations & Reporting
• Support monthly and quarterly royalty accruals and reserve calculations in partnership with the broader Finance and Accounting teams
• Aid in cash forecasting related to artist advances, recoupment, and royalty & joint venture payouts
• Reconcile royalty data against distributor, DSP, and label revenue reporting to ensure accuracy
• Contribute to audit readiness by maintaining organized, well-documented royalty files and calculations
• Contract Interpretation & Cross-Functional Partnership
• Interpret recording, licensing, and distribution agreements to apply correct royalty rates, escalations, and deductions
• Partner with Business & Legal Affairs to clarify contract terms and ensure royalty setups reflect deal terms accurately
• Serve as a responsive point of contact for artist representatives and internal stakeholders on royalty-related questions
• Collaborate with label management and A&R on artist account status, advances, and recoupment positions
• Process Improvement & Systems
• Identify opportunities to streamline the royalty & joint venture calculation processes, templates, and reporting workflows
• Support system enhancements and testing for royalty accounting and reporting platforms
• Assist with special projects, catalog acquisitions, and ad hoc financial analysis, as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Music Business, or a related field or equivalent work experience
• 3–5 years of experience in royalty accounting, financial operations, or a related finance role, ideally within music, media, or entertainment
• Working knowledge of recording contracts, licensing agreements, and royalty/recoupment concepts
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, complex formulas); experience with royalty or ERP systems (e.g., Counterpoint, Vistex, or similar) a plus
• Solid understanding of accrual accounting and reserve/recoupment mechanics

Core Attributes

• Detail-Driven: Sees the story behind the numbers and does not stop at surface-level totals
• Contract-Savvy: Comfortable reading and applying contract language to real-world calculations
• Solid Understanding of Accrual Accounting and Reserve/Recoupment Mechanics
• Highly Organized: Manages a high volume of statements, deadlines, and stakeholders without dropping details
• Problem Solver: Approaches discrepancies methodically and follows through until resolved
• Clear Communicator: Communicates clearly with both finance and non-finance stakeholders, including artists and their teams
• High Ownership Mentality: Treats artist accounts and company resources with care and integrity

Benefits & Perks

• HEALTH: Medical, vision, dental and mental health benefits for you and your family with access to a health care concierge and Flexible or Health Savings Accounts (FSA or HSA)
• YOURSELF: Free concert tickets, paid time off including paid holidays, sick time and floating days
• CAREER: Career and skill development programs with School of Live
• WEALTH: 401(k) program with company match

Note

Healthcare benefits for you and your family with access to a health care concierge and Flexible or Health Savings Accounts (FSA or HSA)

Equal Employment Opportunity

We aspire to build teams that reflect and support the fans and artists we serve. Every day we aim to promote environments where everyone can be themselves, contribute fully, and thrive within our company and at our events. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with.

Expected Compensation

The Expected Compensation For This Position Is $92,000.00 USD - $115,000.00 USD Pay is based on a number of factors including market location, qualifications, skills, and experience.