Royalty Analyst, Merchandise Licensing

Position Summary

Gelfand, Rennert Feldman ("GRF") is seeking a Royalty Analyst, Merchandise Licensing ideally with experience handling complex royalty and/or merch licensing accounting. The Royalty Analyst role assists the department in conducting compliance examinations on behalf of entertainment clients and other rights holders. This position is based out of Manhattan, NY, White Plains, NY or Nashville, TN on a remote basis.

Primary Responsibilities

Assist managers with merchandise licensing audits on behalf of Consumer Products Companies, Fortune 500 Companies, and other intellectual property rights holders

Assist with planning audit steps and budgeting for anticipated audit engagements

Liaise with representatives regarding document requests and review

Prepare written report of findings including calculations claims and narrative describing procedures performed

Stay abreast of topics impacting participations, such as new exploitation platforms, international distribution, or new guild agreements

Organize and manipulate large electronic datasets

Maintain organization of files

Draft summarizations of contracts

Accumulate and summarize data from clients and auditees

Conduct analysis to create claim schedules

Conduct fieldwork at auditee offices

Conduct internet research

Other projects and duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree is required; degrees in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics or Mathematics is preferred

0-2 years of experience in a similar role, or new grads with internship experience

Advanced proficiency in 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 merchandise licensing business and merchandise royalties

Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Strong time management skills to prioritize tasks to meet strict deadlines

Strong written and verbal communication skills

While not required, experience or education in the merchandise licensing business, particularly merchandise licensing royalties and royalty audits is beneficial

This is a non-exempt, overtime eligible position. The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $60,000 - $65,000 . Actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, subject matter expertise, geographic location where work will be performed, and the applicant's skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. Candidate information, including education and work experience, is verified upon an offer of employment. Falsification of application information may be grounds for denying employment.

Gelfand, Rennert Feldman is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Gelfand, Rennert Feldman ("GRF") is a leading full-service business management firm for an exclusive group of entertainers, athletes, executives and select high-net-worth individuals. With approximately 40 managing directors and over 700 staff members delivering comprehensive financial services in the fields of music, motion pictures, television, sports, literature, and other creative and performing arts, as well as multi-family office services for ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, GRF is part of Focus Financial Partners, a leading financial services firm comprised of wealth management, family office, and business management services. For more information about GRF, visit: https://www.grfllp.com/ or follow the company on LinkedIn .

Focus is an equal opportunity employer and bases its employment decisions on the employee or candidate’s skillset, and without regard to an employee or candidate’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state and/or federal law.

Focus complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact careers@focuspartners.com .

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