Why would I want this job?

About Our Client

Our Client is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including women’s, men’s and kid’s apparel, accessories, entertainment and beauty. They are focused on their customers and their brands that will drive the company’s future growth. They are defined by innovation as they seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment informed by creativity and thinking that is both analytical and outside the box. Our Client reflects a team built on respect, for others and for the hard work it takes to achieve their goals and build a bright future together.

Position Description

We are looking for a dynamic, creative and resourceful individual to join the team as Director of Royalty Accounting. This person must be a self-starter and team player who takes initiative, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is excited about joining a team on a journey to drive transformation and business partnership throughout the Company.

What would I be doing?

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Responsible for royalty accounting, reporting, forecasting and administration for several key divisions of the Company.
  • Provide support to the Vice President of Royalty Accounting during month end close by reviewing journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and trending of royalties by contract.
  • Identify and implement opportunities for efficiency and automation in the monthly close process.
  • Oversee audit requests pertaining to both licensor compliance audits and the annual financial statement audit.
  • Review quarterly royalty reports, verifying the accuracy of the statements and calculation of payments, while ensuring compliance with the related contract.
  • Review contract set up in Alliant, the Company’s royalty accounting software, for new and amended contracts to ensure that the system will provide accurate accruals, statements and payments, in accordance with the contract.
  • Evaluate reporting capabilities and opportunities in Alliant to leverage for providing business partners with insights and guidance on contractual performance.
  • Build relationships and partner with key stakeholders; provide decision support and manage / mitigate business risks.
  • Contribute producing the Royalty Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), including documentation of key royalty accounting processes.
  • Directly supervise, provide feedback, coaching, and leadership to 3-5 team members.
  • Manage special projects and initiatives.

What would make me qualified?

Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance and / or Business Administration.
  • 10-15 years of relevant work experience.
  • 2+ years of public accounting experience and CPA strongly preferred but not required.
  • Previous experience managing a team of direct reports required; including hiring, training, performance management. Management experience with direct reports in a different location strongly preferred.
  • Proven experience with driving strategic transformation and process improvements required.
  • Experience in reviewing and understanding contracts; knowledge of licensing industry and royalty accounting preferred.
  • SAP experience preferred.
  • Excellent analytical skills coupled with strong business acumen.
  • Strong organizational skills; demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Ability to effectively work with various levels within the organization, including senior leadership.
  • Advanced Excel and data analytics.