Los Angeles's top entertainment business management firm is seeking a Senior Royalty Auditor (Audit Department) to join our team of dedicated professionals.
Responsibilities:
- Assist managers with music royalty audits of record companies, music publishers, and merchandising companies, on behalf of clients that include many studios and Grammy-winning artists, writers, and producers
- Download and summarize royalty statements
- Review and summarize music industry contracts (recording, publishing, etc.)
- Combine and format large electronic datasets
- Maintain organization of electronic files and folders
- Analyze data to find underpayments of royalties and create claim schedules
- Assist with fieldwork (currently done remotely)
- Conduct Internet research
- Correspond with clients and audited companies
- Assist royalty analysts with general audit procedures and music industry questions
- Assist managers in writing audit reports
- Assist directors with special projects as needed
A successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 2+ years of experience in a similar role involving music royalty audits (candidates with less experience, or experience in other areas of the music business, are encouraged to apply to the Music Royalty Analyst position)
- Expert knowledge of 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 music business and music royalties
- The candidate must also:
- Be a self-motivated and detail-oriented analytical thinker o
- Possess excellent verbal/written communication skills and reading comprehension
- Understand basic mathematical and accounting principles
- Work well independently and in a team environment
- Be eager to learn new skills and concepts
- Want to help creative artists
The comprehensive benefits package includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness, 401(k), a generous paid time off policy, and up to ten paid holidays per year. We offer a diverse and employee-friendly environment with a great work/life balance. We are Equal Opportunity Employer.