REMOTE Director Of Accounting - Royalty And Subrights

Aston Carter • New York, NY

5d • $130,000 - $150,000 • Remote

About The Position

As the Director of Accounting for Royalty and Subrights, you will lead a dynamic and multi-level accounting team. You will focus on overseeing complex revenue and contract-related accounting activities while driving process improvement and ensuring data accuracy. Your role will be pivotal in managing systems, data, and technology collaborations, as well as supporting cross-functional reporting and financial tool rollouts.

Requirements

• Royalty and subrights accounting expertise.
• Experience with SAP and general ledger systems.
• 4+ years of experience managing direct reports.
• 10+ years of experience in rights and royalty accounting.
• Proficiency in advanced Excel functions, including macros, V/X Lookups, and analysis.
• Strong leadership skills and experience in team management.
• Solid understanding of internal controls and compliance requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA certification is preferred.
• Experience in the publishing industry.
• Direct experience with rights and royalty accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multi-level accounting team responsible for complex revenue and contract-related activities, including managing 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 to ensure 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees