Royalty Accounting Manager (Remote – US)

Overview

The organization is seeking an experienced Royalty Accounting Manager to support a client’s royalty accounting operations, financial controls, and third-party income processing.

This fully remote role oversees royalty accounting activities handled by an offshore service provider. You will ensure royalty payments and related financial transactions are accurate and timely, while maintaining strong internal controls and compliance.

Eastern Time business hours are required. Applicants must currently reside in Texas, United States, and be available for full-time work during Eastern Time business hours.

Responsibilities

Royalty Accounting & Operations

• Oversee royalty accounting activities performed by an offshore service provider, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
• Monitor royalty statements, licensing income, author and third-party payments, and related financial transactions.
• Investigate payment discrepancies, processing exceptions, and accounting inconsistencies.
• Provide guidance to offshore teams on corrective actions, process requirements, and quality standards.
• Oversee advance payments and third-party royalty payment processes.

Financial Controls & Compliance

• Coordinate financial controls, SOX-related activities, and internal and external audit requirements.
• Oversee monthly royalty expense reviews, identifying unusual transactions, variances, and potential payment issues.
• Manage monthly and annual royalty payment reconciliations and evaluate general ledger impacts.
• Collaborate with Finance, Accounts Payable, Legal, and other departments to investigate and resolve accounting issues.
• Coordinate write-offs, refund processes, and annual 1099-related activities.
• Maintain accurate financial documentation, reconciliation records, and audit evidence.

Leadership & Process Management

• Oversee and monitor the performance, accuracy, and timeliness of offshore accounting operations.
• Identify operational risks and implement corrective or preventive actions.
• Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve financial and system-related issues.
• Support financial system testing and validate accounting results following system changes.
• Maintain process documentation and ensure continuity of critical accounting operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• At least 4 years of relevant professional experience in royalty accounting, financial operations, accounting controls, publishing accounting, or related fields.
• Direct professional experience in royalty accounting, including royalty payments, statements, reconciliations, or related financial processes.
• Managerial or supervisory experience overseeing accounting teams, operations, or third-party service providers.
• Strong experience with financial reconciliations, financial controls, audit support, and general ledger accounting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, including complex formulas, financial analysis, reconciliations, and large-volume transactional data.
• Excellent analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage priorities, investigate discrepancies, and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
• Must currently reside in Texas, United States.
• Must be available to work full-time during Eastern Time business hours.
• Must be able to receive and use a company-provided laptop.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in publishing, media, entertainment, licensing, intellectual property, or rights management.
• Familiarity with SOX compliance, audit documentation, and financial control testing.
• Experience with Oracle or other ERP/accounting systems.
• Experience testing financial systems or validating accounting results following system changes.
• Experience managing offshore teams or external accounting service providers.

Compensation & Benefits

Not specified.

Location

Fully remote. Applicants must currently reside in Texas, United States, and work during Eastern Time business hours.