Senior Manager, Licensing Finance & Operations
About The Position
We're looking for a Senior Manager, Licensing Finance & Operations to join our Global Commerce team. You'll combine consumer and industry insights, financial analysis, royalty management, and strategic support to help drive growth. Reporting to the VP of Strategy and Development, Global Commerce, you'll guide strategies that deliver the products anime fans want and love. We are considering applicants available to work a hybrid schedule, with three days each week onsite at our Dallas office. We get excited about candidates, like you, because you're analytical, strategic, and collaborative. You care about delivering value to fans and excel at solving complex problems.
Requirements
- 10+ years in Finance, Accounting, or business operations in the entertainment industry, with experience in consumer products or merchandise licensing for fan-focused products
- Strong technical skills: Microsoft Office (Excel), Salesforce, NetSuite, Google Suite, RightsLine
- Experience using consumer insights data to guide business decisions
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Familiarity with merchandise and promotional licensing contracts
- Understanding of international licensing and royalty structures
Nice To Haves
- Background in anime or Japanese entertainment is a plus
- Proven track record of process improvement and automation
Responsibilities
- Use sales and consumer insights to guide product mix, promotions, and pricing strategies
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and monthly performance reporting
- Assess industry, retail, and consumer trends to identify new licensing and revenue opportunities
- Partner with account teams to turn insights into strategies that enhance the fan experience
- Track account and sublicensee performance and identify areas for growth
- Oversee royalty reporting, contract terms, and compliance across licensees and partners
- Improve reporting, forecasting, and operational processes to support business goals
Benefits
- Receive a great compensation package including salary plus performance bonus earning potential, paid annually.
- Flexible time off policies allowing you to take the time you need to be your whole self.
- Generous medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance
- Health Saving Account HSA program
- Health care and dependent care FSA
- 401(k) plan, with employer match
- Employer paid commuter benefit
- Support program for new parents
- Pet insurance and some of our offices are pet friendly!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Industry
Broadcasting and Content Providers
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
