Sr Financial Analyst

Key Responsibilities

• Calculate, validate, and process royalty accruals and payments in accordance with contractual agreements.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual royalty statements.
• Review royalty contracts and interpret key financial terms, payment structures, and obligations.
• Reconcile royalty subledgers to the general ledger and investigate discrepancies.
• Ensure accurate recording of royalty expenses and liabilities.
• Analyze and prepare statutory accounts, financial statements, and reports.
• Conduct or assist in the documentation of accounting projects.

Financial Analysis

• Analyze royalty trends, variances, and financial performance.
• Identify and explain fluctuations in royalty expenses and payments.
• Develop ad hoc financial analyses and management reports.

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure compliance with contractual agreements, IFRS requirements, and company policies.
• Maintain strong internal controls over royalty calculations and payment processes.
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and explanations.
• Monitor contract compliance and identify potential financial risks.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Maintain and improve royalty accounting systems, databases, and reporting tools.
• Collaborate with IT and business teams on system enhancements and automation initiatives.
• Streamline royalty calculation processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Aid in the implementation of new royalty management software or ERP systems.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Legal, Licensing, Operations, and Finance teams to resolve royalty-related issues.
• Provide guidance on royalty accounting implications of new contracts and business initiatives.
• Respond to inquiries from licensors, agents, artists, publishers, or other stakeholders regarding royalty statements and payments.

Pay

U.S. National Base Pay Range: $65,100 - $108,500. Geographic differentials may apply in some locations to better reflect local market rates. If performed in Ohio, the base pay range is $61,800 - $103,100.

Benefits

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