Director Of Accounting - Royalty And Subrights
About The Position
Team Leadership & Operational Oversight Lead and develop a multi-level accounting team responsible for complex revenue and contract-related accounting activities, including both full‑time staff and contingent workers. Process Ownership & Continuous Improvement Own and refine end‑to-end accounting processes related to revenue recognition, contract settlements, estimates, and period-close activities. Build and maintain detailed process documentation, ensuring consistent execution and strong internal controls. Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, automate recurring tasks, and improve data accuracy across reporting cycles. Systems, Data, & Technology Collaboration Oversee the reconciliation of data from multiple operational systems into the company’s general ledger. Use advanced Excel capabilities and large datasets to improve analysis, trend identification, and financial insights. Support the rollout of new financial tools or platforms and drive associated process transitions. Cross Function Support & Reporting
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- Direct experience with rights and royalty accounting
- Advanced Excel skills (Macros, V/X Lookups, accruals)
- Proven leadership skills with experience managing teams and working cross-functionally
- Strong understanding of internal controls and compliance requirements
Nice To Haves
- CPA preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a multi-level accounting team responsible for complex revenue and contract-related accounting activities, including both full‑time staff and contingent workers.
- Own and refine end‑to-end accounting processes related to revenue recognition, contract settlements, estimates, and period-close activities.
- Build and maintain detailed process documentation, ensuring consistent execution and strong internal controls.
- Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, automate recurring tasks, and improve data accuracy across reporting cycles.
- Oversee the reconciliation of data from multiple operational systems into the company’s general ledger.
- Use advanced Excel capabilities and large datasets to improve analysis, trend identification, and financial insights.
- Support the rollout of new financial tools or platforms and drive associated process transitions.
Benefits
- Health benefits
- paid time off
- paid holidays
- remote flexibility
- annual bonus (10% Sr Manager & 15% Director level)
- retirement plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
