Sr. Royalty Accounting Operations Project Manager

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The Pokémon Company International manages the Pokémon property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing and marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children’s entertainment properties in the world.

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Job Title: Sr. Royalty Accounting Operations Project Manager

Job Summary: The role will serve as a key owner of the company’s royalty and rights accounting framework, with a strong emphasis on technical accounting rigor and process excellence. This role will focus on the interpretation of contractual arrangements, validation of upstream royalty reporting, and the design of scalable, auditable processes—while partnering closely with teams responsible for licensee statement processing and cash application.

While this role does not directly own licensee transaction processing, it requires a comprehensive understanding of end-to-end royalty flows to ensure alignment across teams. The individual will act as a central point of expertise, translating complex business arrangements into clear accounting treatment and ensuring that downstream processes are appropriately structured and executed.

FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt

People Manager: No

What you’ll do

Own Royalty Accounting Framework and Oversight (Excluding Licensee Processing)

Develop deep subject matter expertise in royalty and rights-related activities, including contractual structures and reporting requirements

Review and interpret agreements with the relevant stakeholders to ensure accurate application of terms

Review and validate periodic royalty and participation reports prepared by the team

Maintain a comprehensive understanding of end-to-end royalty flows, including upstream business activities and licensee processing and reporting

Partner closely with the team responsible for licensee statements and cash application to ensure alignment and accuracy across processes

Translate new business arrangements into clear accounting and reporting requirements, and route impacts to the appropriate teams managing licensee transactions

Establish Processes and Internal Controls

Design, document, and implement scalable, auditable royalty accounting processes

Strengthen internal controls to ensure compliance, accuracy, and transparency

Reduce key-person dependency by creating clear documentation and repeatable workflows

Support New Business Initiatives

Partner with business, legal, finance, and systems teams to operationalize new revenue streams

Ensure royalty implications are identified early and properly integrated into systems and reporting

Identify gaps and drive solutions to support evolving business models

Lead Cross-Functional Projects and Issue Resolution

Project manage ongoing process improvements

Coordinate with stakeholders to investigate root causes, implement fixes, and prevent recurrence

Track progress against key milestones and ensure timely delivery of critical initiatives

What you’ll bring

Accounting Technical Expertise

8+ years of progressive accounting experience, with strong foundation in US GAAP and internal controls

Demonstrated experience in complex, contract-driven accounting areas (e.g., revenue recognition, royalties, licensing, or similar)

Proven ability to interpret legal agreements and translate contractual terms into accounting treatment and operational processes

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or equivalent certification strongly preferred)

Process Improvement Operational Excellence

Strong background in process improvement, process design, and operational scaling

Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies; certification (e.g., Green Belt, Black Belt) preferred

Track record of designing and implementing standardized, auditable, and scalable processes

Ability to identify control gaps, inefficiencies, and risks, and implement sustainable solutions

Royalty Industry Experience

Experience in royalty accounting, rights management, or participation reporting strongly preferred

Background in media, entertainment, gaming, licensing, or similar industries is a plus

Familiarity with royalty systems, ERP platforms, and reporting tools

Project Stakeholder Management

Excellent project management skills with the ability to drive complex, cross-functional initiatives

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills; ability to influence across Finance, Legal, Business, and Systems teams

Comfortable operating in ambiguous environments and building structure where it does not exist

Ability to travel up to 3 times a year internationally.

Base Salary Range: For this role, new hires generally start between $104,000.00 - $139,000.00 per year. The full r…