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Los Angeles, CA

Royalty Analyst

Los Angeles, CA

Stehr Inc

Los Angeles, CA

Royalty Analyst

Provide analytical support to Publisher Relations department and internal management as directed by the Royalty Manager
Calculate royalty budget and quarterly forecasts. In addition provide guidance and analysis to management regarding these processes
With Publisher Relations. The group who negotiate contracts and manage the relationship with information providers
Providing support to Sr Analyst during processing cycle
Assist in all facets of title acquisition for integration into the automated royalty system
Provide backup in the analysis, identification and application of Domestic and Foreign subsidiary rights
With Content Management. The group that maintain records of ownership of sources

Boston, MA

Global Royalty Analyst, Global Administration

Boston, MA

Wehner-Schulist

Boston, MA

Global Royalty Analyst, Global Administration

Assist with training of new staff
Work closely with Data Services and Team Coordinators to ensure accuracy of data captured in UMPG systems
Investigate, validate and process adjustments submitted by local offices
Royalty statement reconciliations
Identify and address calculation errors and maintain suspense balances
Liaise with local offices, as necessary, regarding statement queries and royalty runs
Ensure review and control procedures are carried out for designated territories

present

Philadelphia, PA

Senior Royalty Analyst

Philadelphia, PA

Herman, Marvin and Orn

present

Philadelphia, PA

Senior Royalty Analyst

present

Tracking and initiating all Advance payments and recoupment
Handling all Music royalty calculations
Support the Content Accounting team with ad hoc impact analysis in relation to contract changes
Review contracts to determine financial terms and validate the accuracy of tax forms and other supporting documentation provided through the SalesForce customer relationship management system (CRM)
Perform validation and review of monthly talent earnings related to merchandising, music licensing and distribution activities
Perform any other duties and tasks related to the Department’s role and responsibilities that might be assigned by the Team’s senior management from time to time
Coordinate month-end processing of royalties which includes calculation of royalties, preparation of payment schedules, calculation validation and payment reconciliation

Education Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

Baylor University

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

Skills Skills

Candidate should be prepared to work overtime toward the end of each quarterly royalty statement cycle; candidate should be prepared to schedule vacation days at times that will not conflict with these deadlines, so that their absences do not interfere with their ability to meet royalty statement deadlines
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access knowledge of One Note
Strong quantitative, analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail
Proficient in Excel and SAP knowledge of One Note
Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail
Excellent organizational skills. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment utilizing team-oriented interpersonal skills in order to effectively prioritize multiple tasks and deal with multiple changing priorities
Excellent Analytical Logical thinking and problem solving ability
Excellent knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint

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Royalty Analyst, Rhino / Catalog Group Resume Examples & Samples

Create and maintain royalty accounts information for royalty recipients in WMG’s artist royalty system, including by updating the recipient’s contact information and tax identification numbers as needed
Review and analyze recording agreements, producer agreements and other similar agreements (and any corresponding deal summaries or deal memos) for the purpose of identifying and summarizing the applicable royalty rates, related terms and payee information for a given record or recording and then enter those terms into WMG’s artist royalty system
Process and review semi-annual, quarterly and monthly artist royalty statements to ensure the accuracy of both the royalty rates applied and the underlying earnings on which royalties are being paid
Ensure that artist royalty statements are issued in a timely manner
Assist with WMG’s monthly, quarterly and annual financial close processes as needed by responding to information requests from WMG’s Corporate and Royalty Finance Departments and the Finance Departments of WMG’s U.S. Record Labels
Perform any other duties and tasks related to the Department’s role and responsibilities that might be assigned by the Team’s senior management from time to time
Candidate must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
Candidate must be able to meet deadlines consistently and effectively while working under pressure

Royalty Analyst Resume Examples & Samples

Obtain all necessary contractual, publisher and administration information required to set up mechanical and other publishing royalty rates in WMG’s various royalty system(s) in order for WMG to pay mechanical and other publishing royalties in respect of the musical compositions embodied in WMG’s recordings and records, including audio and/or audiovisual recordings, and physical and digital records
Perform and review royalty rate calculations; reference and review the underlying license agreements and/or relevant contractual provisions, as needed, in order to confirm and/or determine such royalty rates and the corresponding royalty payees before that information is entered into the applicable royalty system(s)
Perform and review adjustments to royalty rate calculations and set-up as needed
Ensure that releases and projects are set-up accurately and submitted to the relevant approvers for review in a timely manner; ensure that any corrections required to be made to the set-up for a given release or project are made accurately and submitted in a timely manner
Maintain and update royalty account information for assigned vendors, including by updating the contact information and tax identification numbers for vendors as needed
Process and review quarterly and monthly publishing royalty statements to ensure the accuracy of both the royalty rates applied and the underlying earnings on which royalties are being paid
Respond to inquiries from publishers regarding the statements and payments WMG has sent; and
Perform other duties and tasks related to the Department’s role and responsibilities as needed
Candidates for this position must be able to work well independently and as part of a team
Candidates must have strong computer skills, including strong data entry skills (with an emphasis on accuracy) and strong proficiency using Microsoft Office’s Excel, Word and PowerPoint applications; familiarity with Microsoft Office’s Access application is preferred, but not required
Candidate must possess excellent analytical, mathematical and organizational skills; and

Royalty Analyst Resume Examples & Samples

Provide the Income Tracking Team in the Revenue Assurance Group with direction regarding the contractual terms to be applied to third party licensing income, to ensure that royalty recipients are paid properly with respect to third party licenses
Perform and review adjustments to existing royalty rate set-ups in WMG’s artist royalty system, as needed
Research historical royalty payments and account set-up in response to internal inquiries; and
Candidate must be able to manage multiple assignments at any given time and prioritize them effectively and appropriately; and
Candidate must have strong computer skills, including strong data entry skills (with an emphasis on accuracy) and strong proficiency using Microsoft Office’s Excel, Word and PowerPoint applications; familiarity with Microsoft Office’s Access application is preferred, but not required

Royalty Analyst Resume Examples & Samples

Review and analyze contract data used to calculate royalties due to our authors
Review, interpret and input contract/payee information into the online royalty system
Review monthly control reports and obtain author contracts from departments
Review and manually adjust authors’ accounts for contractual compliance that cannot be calculated by the automated royalty system
Issue and distribute royalty statements and corresponding payments to our authors on a quarterly basis
Assist in all facets of title acquisition for integration into the automated royalty system
Provide backup in the analysis, identification and application of Domestic and Foreign subsidiary rights
Investigate and provide accurate and timely responses to authors and colleagues

Royalty Analyst Resume Examples & Samples

The Royalty Data Analyst will directly support the Director of Finance for iHeartRadio
Work directly with Royalty Team (DBA’s, Content and BI) to extract and QA royalty reporting data for monthly royalty calculation
Responsible for preparing the monthly statements to Direct Deal Partners and Sound Exchange
Support financial analysis and reporting on key financial statistics and data points with regards to royalties
Forecast key stats that have financial impact on iHeartRadio’s royalty payments
Ideal candidate is independent and can cultivate good working relationships across functions
Strong interpersonal skills in order to work effectively with multiple stakeholders on projects
A strong working knowledge of EXCEL and prior working experience with SQL is a must
Must be able to show ability to work thru large amount of data efficiently and possess a high attention to detail
Must be team oriented, enjoy a "hands on" environment and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines
Bachelor’s degree Information Systems with experience in Finance preferred
Excellent references required

Royalty Analyst Resume Examples & Samples

Serve as the Group’s primary AS400 Administrator; create, edit, and research Artist Codes, Entity Codes, and Record Project Numbers as needed by Warner Bros. Records and its affiliated labels, daily
Field internal and external inquires, forward those inquiries to the appropriate Group members, and assist other Group members in performing research related to those inquiries, as needed
Process returned undeliverable statements by documenting their receipt and updating the vendor file
Process and review artist royalty statements to ensure that both the royalty rates applied and the underlying earnings on which royalties are being paid are accurate, and that such statements are issued on time
Assist with WMG’s monthly, quarterly and annual financial close processes as needed by responding to information requests from WMG’s Corporate and Royalty Finance Departments and the Finance Departments of WMG’s U.S. Record Labels; and
Candidate must be able to manage multiple assignments at any given time and prioritize them effectively and appropriately
Candidate must have strong computer skills, including strong data entry skills (with an emphasis on accuracy) and strong proficiency using Microsoft Office’s Excel and Word and PowerPoint applications; familiarity with Microsoft Office’s Access application is preferred, but not required; and

Royalty Analyst Resume Examples & Samples

Calculate royalties in accordance with defined procedures and timetables, ensuring the controls are designed to verify and analyze the accuracy, validity and completeness of all inputs and outputs
Calculate royalty accruals and variance analysis for month end closing; including GM’s, variable royalties and currency effect
Calculate royalty budget and quarterly forecasts. In addition provide guidance and analysis to management regarding these processes
Participate in the consolidation process of financial statements, accrual and forecast
Liaise with technical lead to develop process for automated financial reporting
Monitor time series variances in usage, revenue and royalty payments
Liaise with Publisher Relations to verify any contractual changes to the payment terms
Reconcile accrued royalty balance to the general ledger
Review and improve internal controls where applicable
Participate in financial modeling for new royalty calculation scenarios based on future changes to business
Produce monthly and one time reports and analyses of royalties paid/payable and IP performance for distribution to internal management and Publisher Relations
Provide analytical support to Publisher Relations department and internal management as directed by the Royalty Manager
Review and enhance accounting processes and general ledger reporting capabilities including documenting, maintaining and streamlining accounting procedures
Implement and test changes done to royalty processes to incorporate current business needs
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience preferred
Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel. Use of Excel macros required
Experience with royalty software system is desirable
Excellent organizational skills. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent Analytical Logical thinking and problem solving ability
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment utilizing team-oriented interpersonal skills in order to effectively prioritize multiple tasks and deal with multiple changing priorities
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Royalty Analyst Resume Examples & Samples

Maintain all royalty vendors information in the MicroStrategy
Input/maintain all vendor contract profile
Setup/maintain various schedules (e.g. promotional/payment status, etc…)
Review/manage Video Interanational royalties
Process monthly royalty accruals
Review/process monthly and quarterly royalty statements/payments in compliance to the contract terms
Prepare Themes and Encoding Cost schedule
Ensure advances/marketing campaign recoup correctly
Post/close monthly/quarterly royalty statements
Prepare/review monthly/quarterly payment requests
Handle all correspondence and all issues related to statements
Special assignments as required
Send statements to content providers

Senior Royalty Analyst Resume Examples & Samples

Maintain and review royalty account information for royalty recipients in WMG’s artist royalty system; update recipient contact information and tax identification numbers as needed
Link individual record products to the applicable contractual terms as they have been set-up in WMG’s artist royalty system in a timely manner
Process and review quarterly and monthly artist royalty statements to ensure the accuracy of both the royalty rates applied and the underlying earnings on which royalties are being paid
Issue artist royalty statements in a timely manner
Assist with training and/or supervision of junior members of the Team
Review the work of junior members of the Group; and
Candidate must possess comprehensive working knowledge of WMG’s EROS artist royalty system; and
Candidate must possess working knowledge of [one or more of the legacy royalty systems previously used by WMG’s major U.S. labels (e.g., Atlantic Records, Warner Bros. Records, Rhino Entertainment) / the legacy royalty system previously used by [Atlantic Records, Warner Bros. Records, Rhino Entertainment]

Royalty Analyst Resume Examples & Samples

Implement the roll out of a new Global Royalty system by testing calculations, performing conversion reconciliations, and setting up royalty terms
Training / supporting users of the new system following go-live
Perform contract analysis, interpretation, set up, and review of royalty statements in Global Royalty system
Identify contract terms, and provide deal analyses of legal agreements
Assist with ad hoc analyses to support business decisions
Liaise with International Royalty Teams to ensure proper reporting and/or payments
Coordinate and communicate with various business units, including Financial Planning, Controllership, Legal, and Business Affairs
Assist with quarterly reviews of royalty liability accounts
Minimum of 2 years accounting and/or finance experience in the entertainment industry
Experience with royalty reporting and contract interpretation
Must be able to think strategically with strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Must be able to work independently, as well with a team, in a fast paced environment
Must meet deadlines, and be willing to work overtime, as necessary
Excellent knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Royalty Analyst Resume Examples & Samples

Consumer product licensing backgrounds are preferred but others considered
Royalty Experience preferred - Must have some finance experience.cl
Experience using Royalty/Finance systems
Competent with Microsoft office applications (Excel level medium or higher)

Royalty Analyst Resume Examples & Samples

Collect and analyze detailed royalty reporting and forecasts (lots of interaction with companies via email and phone domestically and internationally)
Data entry required, analyses of contracts and their impact upon royalty reporting
Heavy usage of Oracle-based licensing system for input and output with regard to contract tracking

Royalty Analyst Resume Examples & Samples

Analyze music product attributes to confirm AFM union status coding is consistent with AFM agreement
Analyze artist contracts, royalty accounts and other data sources to set up new artists in AFTRAz data base
Month-end sales vs. accrual analysis
G/L reconciliations
Litigation and audit support
Research inquires
Special projects, analysis and presentations as needed
Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail
Must be able to work independently and with team
Proficient in Excel and SAP knowledge of One Note a plus
3-5 years Royalty experience preferred
Experience with data analysis and contracts

Royalty Analyst Resume Examples & Samples

Analyze and brief artist contracts for royalty obligations
Set up releases in accordance with contracts
Mainframe data entry
Create and maintain detailed artist accounts
Review and send artist statements and checks quarterly
Assist with daily inquiries in a timely manner
Assist with Month-end tasks
Strong quantitative, analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail
Must be able to prioritize work and meet deadlines
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access knowledge of One Note a plus
Working knowledge of P.C. and mainframe computer systems
Experience with recording contracts and royalty accounting a plus

Royalty Analyst Resume Examples & Samples

Handling all Merchandise and Music royalty calculations
Cleans and Validate Tech adjustments files (video level, merch, etc)
Approves Payee T/P changes
Approves Contract term changes
Approves and validate new Contract and Payees
Handles Branded Entertainment invoice payment processing
Performs research on all BE related issues
Documentation and ad- hoc analysis
Tracking all Advance payments and recoupment
Initiating all Advance payment requests
Validating all deliverables and processing associated Video Licensing payments
Responding to Royalties Support emails
Perform Ad Hoc research and special assignments as required
Music Licensing research and payouts
Vendor set ups and changes
Providing support to Sr Analyst during processing cycle
0-2 years Finance / Accounting related experience required
Strong PC skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, Salesforce
Must be detail oriented, with accurate input and proofing skills
Must be comfortable with technology and working with multiple software applications
Strong organizational skills required to keep track of multiple projects and duties for self
Must be capable of managing a heavy workload and be prepared to work extended hours, as required
Degree in Finance / Accounting required

Global Royalty Analyst, Global Administration Resume Examples & Samples

Oversee incoming royalty statement processing for designated territories
Work closely with Data Services and Team Coordinators to ensure accuracy of data captured in UMPG systems
Royalty statement reconciliations
Liaise with local offices, as necessary, regarding statement queries and royalty runs
Perform royalty runs for designated territories, adhering to timetables
Identify and address calculation errors and maintain suspense balances
Investigate, validate and process adjustments submitted by local offices
Ensure review and control procedures are carried out for designated territories
Assist with training of new staff
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook. Advanced data management and Excel skills required
Strong analytical background. Excellent organizational skills. Detail orientated
Ability to meet deadlines quickly and accurately, multi-task and work well under pressure with changing priorities
Ability to learn quickly, and work proactively
Overtime as required
1-2 years music publishing company experience in a royalty admin related role preferred

Temp-royalty Analyst Resume Examples & Samples

Assist the Head of the Group with various administrative tasks, including, without limitation, making copies, filing documents, answering phones, scheduling meetings and managing appointments
Serve as the Group’s primary SAP Account Maintenance Administrator
Create and edit artist accounts in SAP as requested by the Group’s staff from time-to-time
Maintain and update (on a bi-weekly basis) a Group status report summarizing all of the Group’s current activities
Distribute departmental mail
Place monthly office supply order for the Groups
Assist the Group’s employees with various other administrative tasks and special projects, as needed; and
Perform any other duties and tasks related to the Group’s role and responsibilities that might be assigned by the Group’s senior management from time to time
Candidate must have strong computer skills, including strong data entry skills (with an emphasis on accuracy) and strong proficiency using Microsoft Office’s Excel, Word and PowerPoint applications
Familiarity with SAP and Microsoft Office’s Access application is preferred, but not required

New Royalty Analyst Resume Examples & Samples

To receive royalty statement and related back up and analyze both trustee records and oil company statements to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the royalty payment
To communicate with oil company personnel as required to confirm and clarify (and often correct) payments, monitoring to ensure that adjustments and corrections occur as required
To establish the proper allocation of royalty, and to advise the Distribution Team of the allocations, ensuring that the funds are paid to the proper accounts
To prepare a billing sheet for time recovery billing to the accounts
To audit transfer transactions, ensuring that documentation is appropriate and processing is accurate
To audit the changes in royalty allocation that result from mergers and acquisitions and the resulting changes in payments we received to ensure that these changes are correct
High School graduation supplemented by post-secondary accounting courses
CAPLA (Canadian Association of Petroleum Land Administrators) certification or equivalent business experience
Research skills and the ability to read and analyse documents relating to land administration and royalty calculation and accounting
Intermediate knowledge of MS Office
Knowledge of TRIP, Energylink and GeoScout an asset
2 or more years in the field of production accounting
Initiative and the ability to work independently
Flexible within a constantly changing environment
Ability to deal with a large number of files and issues at one time
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

Royalty Analyst Resume Examples & Samples

Analyze and interpret royalty/profit split agreements and as a result, provide guidance to business development for draft versions and translate the final executed versions into royalty calculation reports that ensure accuracy, completeness and conformance to the agreement and internal reporting standards
Prepare and analyze monthly royalty calculations for budget, forecast and actual reporting, identifying any variances and resolving issues as needed
Maintain the detailed tracking tools and reporting results for royalties while ensuring a consistent and efficient process is followed for each royalty
Communicate new scenarios or changes to calculations to site and divisional financial management, contract management and royalty partners when applicable
Develop and maintain a comprehensive relationship with the royalty partners to ensure compliance to contracts and a high level of service
Ensure all paper and electronic royalty documentation is organized to department standards and following the corporate Record Retention Policy
A completed Bachelors Degree in Accounting is required
Ability to analyze, summarize and interpret calculations and contracts while navigating the finite details of the process and data sources and yet provide concise explanations to senior leadership, auditors and business partners
Requires strong computer proficiency in Excel and SAP (or similar ERP system) and a preference in having experience with crystal reports (or similar reporting software)
Three (3) to five (5) years of professional accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment and exposure to legal contracts and the budgeting/forecasting process
Must possess comprehensive understanding of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (U.S. GAAP)

Royalty Analyst Resume Examples & Samples

Prepare and analyze Revenue & Expense reports
Upload entries into SAP
Create Royalty Reports for processing quarterly sales
Build custom Excel macros
Create and maintain Royalty Rates in TRACS system
Assist manager with Audit & Litigation research
Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Must be very well organized and detail oriented
Must be able to multitask and prioritize
Highly motivated and with a desire to work in a team environment
Strong communication skills both verbally and written
Preferably 2 years of experience in Royalty accounting
SAP FI/CO & BI knowledge preferred
Familiar with TRACS & Foreign Licensee Statements a plus
Familiarity with royalty contracts and royalty calculations
Music Industry knowledge a plus

Senior Royalty Analyst Resume Examples & Samples

Coordinate month-end processing of royalties which includes calculation of royalties, preparation of payment schedules, calculation validation and payment reconciliation
Perform validation and review of monthly talent earnings related to merchandising, music licensing and distribution activities
Collaborate with other departments to develop new procedures and to incorporate new revenue streams into the royalty process
Interact proactively with related functional areas and divisions to ensure appropriate accounting and payments
Review contracts to determine financial terms and validate the accuracy of tax forms and other supporting documentation provided through the SalesForce customer relationship management system (CRM)
Perform Ad Hoc research and special projects as required (i.e. projections and system testing)
Handling all Music royalty calculations
Tracking and initiating all Advance payments and recoupment
Respond to inquiries from departments and resolve any payment related issues
Collaborate with Software Engineers to automate the royalty process and troubleshoot technical issues related to SalesForce CRM
Liaise with the Data teams to efficiently manage various data sources and analyze databases as they relate to royalties processing
3 - 5 years Finance / Accounting related experience required
Excellent written, verbal, analytical and organizational skills
Must be able to work efficiently in a fast-paced, demanding environment while effectively meeting deadlines
Prior experience with SAP a plus