Manager - Royalty

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We commit to the highest standards of excellence: in our competence, professionalism, and our client service. We believe this leads to the achievement of personal, team, and organizational goals.

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Qualified individuals will have the opportunity to join our employee friendly corporate culture, which offers excellent career growth opportunities and mobility.

Prager Metis offers:

• Flexible work arrangements (Remote/WFH/Hybrid on select roles)
• Competitive base salaries
• Paid time off, Sick Time, & Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flex Spending Options: HRA, FSA, and/or HSA
• Access to Employee Wellness Programs
• Summer Flexible Schedule
• Employer contribution to 401(k) plan
• CPA licensure support & Incentives as well as other applicable certifications and licenses
• Make a Difference: Volunteer opportunities with charity partner organizations

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• Supervise Royalty Analyst & direct the Royalty Analysis team in Chennai, India
• Primary contact for royalty information and research for clients
  • Researching statements
  • Portal access
  • Preparation of Commission schedules for management
• Facilitate registration of music content for:
  • Various royalty entities (BMI, ASCAP, SoundExchange, etc.)
• Leverage Curve Royalty System for select clientele as part of Label Administration service
• Support Business Management staff and Partners in the understanding of music royalties
• Prepare management commission schedules as needed
• Review contracts and payee setup in the royalty system
• Review and analyze sales data before interfacing with the royalty system
• Review and apply contract terms to advance & royalty payments, manage payment requests, extract & interface data relevant to royalty & support systems, and prepare calculations support and analysis
• Post expenses/fees/deductions to the royalty system
• Complete initial and subsequent reviews of royalty statements to ensure accuracy
• Distribute statements to Business Managers and Account Managers for review
• Prepare manual adjustments and statements when required
• Interact with record labels, publishers, and PROs to resolve issues
• Process new contracts and amendments regularly.
• Handle statement recipients’ inquiries and requests
• Prepare ad hoc reports/analyses as needed

• Minimum Education Requirement- Bachelor’s Degree with major in Accounting
• Master’s Degree highly preferred
• 5+ years of experience with royalty contracts, statement preparation, and accounting
• Music Royalty (Artist and Mechanical) experience preferred
• Proficiency with the Curve royalty platform is a plus

• Must be detail-oriented, analytical, and exercise good judgment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Excel, databases, and system queries
• Excellent organizational skills. Effectively manages change, delays, and unexpected events
• Focuses on problem resolution
• Able to manage high volumes of data, meet deadlines, and multi-task
• Meets challenges with resourcefulness
• Motivated, and disciplined, with high personal and professional standards of integrity and ethics

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements. 

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Prager Metis CPAs is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard age, race, color, sex, gender, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion, creed, national origin, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, employment status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, domestic victim status, caregiver status or any other characteristic protected by law. Prager Metis also makes reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with Americans With Disabilities Act and applicable state laws.