Manager –Royalty Audit Shanghai, China

Connor Consulting

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Connor Consulting International provides highly specialized accounting and advisory solutions to ensure contract, license, and royalty compliance. The company has experienced enormous growth since its inception in 2009, more than doubling in size every year. It serves as a trusted advisor to a broad range of clientele in various industries globally, including Fortune 500 companies. Connor's continued pursuit of excellence in the delivery of professional contract compliance services has gained trust and recognition from the world’s largest software vendors. The company’s experienced teams ensure clients are served by the best tenured industry experts. With continuous business growth and expansion, Connor is looking for a Manager to help build capabilities and manage global client projects. Manager positions are critical to adding value for clients. The Manager, with the support of Senior Managers, Directors, and Partners, advises clients on license compliance initiatives and the execution of audits. This role is involved with various compliance-related projects, including audit execution, data analytics, process improvement, and targeting analysis. Managers are relied upon heavily and are expected to demonstrate a high degree of professionalism in delivering the highest quality of professional service clients require and expect. The Manager is responsible for performing, supervising, and reviewing the work of each client engagement; and for being the liaison between clients and their customers/licensees. Connor Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, equality, and inclusion, without discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Requirements

• BA/BS in Accountancy or related field
• 6+ years in Professional Services
• Strong references from existing employer/clients.
• Demonstrate an understanding of business processes.
• Strong background in auditing techniques and/or data analysis
• Strong written and verbal presentation skills including the ability to translate technical information to a variety of technical and non-technical audiences.
• Hard working, detail oriented and ability to motivate and manage engagement teams.
• Self-driven, highly motivated, and able to work well independently and in team environments.
• Proven experience with building strong relationships and instilling trust with clients and internal teams.
• Ability to adapt to different licensee conditions and cultural differences while executing audits globally
• Strategic thinker with ability to make prudent business decisions.
• Professional and personable demeanor.
• Flexibility to work effectively across multiple engagement teams, clients and licensees across the globe with different time zones.
• English fluency both verbal and written is required.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite with strong Excel skills.
• 50% domestic and international travel required.
• Native speaker of Chinese for positions in China.

Nice To Haves

• MBA, CPA, CA or other relevant certification is a plus
• Preferred third party audit experience, including contractual review, and/or contract compliance experience (royalty and licensing auditing).
• A member of the Auditing/Advisory team from one of the Big 4 firms preferred but not required.
• Proven ability to influence and resolve issues with senior leaders and major customers; sophisticated negotiation skills is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage and perform all facets of the audits for existing clients: resource planning, audit planning, audit execution, audit team management, deliverables review, etc.
• Perform extensive excel analysis as part of audit execution, client internal initiatives and other services.
• Manage audit KPIs including deadlines and budgets.
• Interact with cross functional teams at clients/licensees and manage multiple projects across multiple clients simultaneously.
• Prepare and review all client deliverables: reports, calculations, etc.
• Demonstrate solid understanding of client businesses, technologies and risks.
• Maintain technical and practical knowledge about clients and industry; bring knowledge to the execution and oversight of audits.
• Supervise, coach and mentor all levels of staff: conduct performance reviews, contribute to performance feedback and training, develop and communicate workplace culture and code of conduct.
• Recruit, develop and mentor a talented team of professionals, to help bring growth to the business.
• Develop and maintain strong strategic relationships with clients and key industry contacts to generate revenue from existing clients and expand offerings to new clients.
• Identify opportunities for new services, methodologies or work process for teams and clients.
• Participate in sales pursuits for royalty and license compliance initiatives.
• Assist in development and implementation of operational policies to support internal infrastructure growth.

Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Paid mental health days
• Generous vacation package
• Competitive compensation
• Working with a highly driven, collaborative global team that values trust, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Nurturing our people in a culture that promotes diversity and individuality that sparks innovation and creativity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees