Royalty Analyst

Sony•New York, NY

2d•$60,000 - $70,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a part of the Peanuts Worldwide Royalty Team, you will be supporting the Manager, Cash Application & Royalty Management by managing the royalty reporting processes. You will work closely with Legal, FP&A and Corporate Finance/Accounting peers in addition to external auditors, international agents, and licensees. This position will be on a Hybrid schedule with 2 days per week in the NYC office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or closely related field
2+ years of experience in Accounting and/or Finance or related roles
Advanced MS Excel (knowledge of pivot tables, lookup functions, etc.)
Must be detail-oriented and have excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
Flexible work style: able to adjust to multiple demands and a changing and fast-paced environment
Must be authorized to work in the US without restriction

Nice To Haves

Royalty Accounting and Licensing industry experience strongly preferred, with special focus on royalty participations and contract compliance
Experience with WestEnd or other rights management software preferred

Responsibilities

Analyze and validate all incoming royalty statements ensuring licensee compliance with contractual terms
Post royalty actuals and their related invoices and journal entries, maintaining accurate accounting of royalties reported
Collaborate with contract analysts, commercial, and legal teams to ensure proper interpretation of contractual financial terms
Communicate with licensees and commercial team to address any discovered unauthorized sales activity
Identify and propose resolutions for data conflicts contained within royalty statements received
Serve as main royalty contact for licensees, meeting and communicating with partners for account reconciliations or queries relating to rights granted
Work closely with FP&A team on any reporting or revenue inquiries relating to licensee forecasts, estimates, etc.
Review cash received and agency collection statements to address any outstanding reporting and royalty record discrepancies
Ensure compliance with all corporate financial and internal control policies, including the Sarbanes - Oxley Act
Support the sales and finance teams with reporting and analytics as needed for account reviews and proposed new deals
Honesty, trustworthiness and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage with coverage for spouses/domestic partners and child dependents, including access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee assistance plan and comprehensive behavioral health benefits
Fertility benefits, including, surrogacy, and adoption assistance programs
Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees as well as supplemental life insurance coverage for their spouses/domestic partners and children
Voluntary benefits such as group legal, identity theft protection, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
Short-term & long-term disability plans
Up to 12 weeks of paid parental and caregiver leave
401(k) Plan with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax options and company match with immediate vesting
Education assistance and student loan programs
Flexible Work Arrangements, including hybrid work schedules
Time off to include vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, Summer Fridays (early release), and a winter break between Christmas and New Year’s Day (based on business needs)
Referral bonuses (subject to eligibility)
Matching gift program
A wide variety of employee business resource groups (EBRGs)
Special discounts on Sony products, offered exclusively to Sony employees
Employee stock purchase plan (Sony covers commissions and fees for your Sony stock purchases made through after-tax payroll deductions)