Royalty Analyst

Job Description

Who We Are

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is the leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, licensing, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, trademark licensing, and philanthropy. Distinguished by its culture of collaboration and exceptional client service, CAA's diverse workforce identifies, innovates, and amplifies opportunities for the people and organizations that shape culture and inspire the world. The trailblazer of the agency business, CAA was the first to build a sports business, create an investment bank, launch a venture fund, found technology start-up companies, establish a philanthropic arm, build a business in China, and form a brand marketing services division, among other innovations.

Responsibilities:

Royalty Accounting & Compliance

• Collect royalty reports and sales projections for 300+ licensees
• Calculate royalties and ensure complete, accurate and timely payment
• Analyze reports for compliance to contractual obligations
• Create and maintain client-facing financial reporting
• Maintain internal sales & royalty databases

Finance & Accounting

• Process accounts receivable
• Follow up on past due accounts, manage bad debt at or below acceptable levels
• Track and account for withholding tax
• Support Client Finance managers on internal client budgeting
• Support Client Finance managers on client reporting

Attributes:

Organized with superb attention to detail

Strong interpersonal skills - able to communicate well with a broad spectrum of international and domestic clients, attorneys, brand managers and co-workers

Self-motivated and able to prioritize and multi-task

Team player

Experience/Skills Required:

Bachelor's or Associate degree with a business background

Accounting/AP/AR experience 1+ years

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, special emphasis on Excel

Licensing and Royalty accounting experience is a plus but not required

Previous experience with royalty software is a plus but not required

Location:

This role will be based in our New York, NY office.

Compensation:

The annual base salary for this position is in the range of $63,000 - $70,000. This position also is eligible for benefits and discretionary bonus. Ultimately, the salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, business sector, and geographic location, among other criteria. Please talk with a CAA Recruiter to learn more.

Creative Artists Agency, LLC (the "Company") is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate on the basis of race (inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed, gender or sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, family and medical care leave status, military or veteran status, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, an employee's or their dependent's reproductive health decision making (e.g., the decision to use or access a particular drug, device or medical service), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

The Company also complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws with regard to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

CAA does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless they were contractually engaged by CAA to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any such employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the acknowledgement and agreement that CAA will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.