Job Description

Our client (a global business management firm) is seeking a Royalty Audit Manager out of their Westwood office. This role (outside of LA) is remote.

The auditor will be responsible for overseeing a team of staff auditors in executing royalty compliance procedures of record labels and publishers on behalf of their diverse client base which includes numerous artists, songwriters and music industry unions. Additional responsibilities will include developing/managing audit programs, delegating as well as reviewing staff work, assessing contracts for potential claims and the preparation of a report of findings.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of the audit process for record label and music publisher audits
• Review, interpret and apply music industry agreement terms
• Analyze royalty statements
• Prepare databases and analyze large datasets using Excel and/or Access/SQL
• Identifying potential issue areas
• Audit planning and conducting fieldwork procedures
• Train, supervise and review staff test work
• Prepare written audit report complete with supporting schedules and claim calculations
• Communicate effectively with staff, auditees and other third parties
• Assist with the audit settlement process
• Assist Director with audit budgets and practice development
• Minimum of 6 years of royalty audit experience required in the music industry, with 2+ years of supervisory experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business required

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