Director, Content Royalties – Analysis

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ohio.

📋 Description

• Oversee the royalty business-event procedure and align recognized revenue with royaltable revenue across various media types and accounting locations.

• Lead audit initiatives related to royalty calculations, AI usage limitations, and compliance with licensor agreements.

• Facilitate timely resolution of audit-related issues.

• Ensure that royalty processes and controls conform to SOX and internal audit standards.

• Establish royalty and compliance specifications for new product launches and international expansions.

• Collaborate with the Content and Product teams on requirements, comprehensive testing, and approvals.

• Track usage, pricing, and adoption of AI-driven features.

• Provide business units with insights on costs, compliance, and commercial implications.

• Manage royalty workstreams during significant system migrations.

• Work with technology and cross-functional project teams on testing, approvals, and monitoring post-launch.

• Offer commercial and royalty insights during licensor renegotiations and the establishment of new licensing frameworks.

• Develop business cases and perform financial analyses for content investments and commercial strategies.

• Lead and nurture a team of financial analysts.

• Set performance objectives and mentor for technical expertise and commercial acumen.

• Counsel Business Unit finance leaders on royalty-related risks and opportunities.

• Cultivate cross-functional relationships with stakeholders in Finance, Content, Product, and Business Units.

⛳️ Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive experience in finance/accounting, specifically in royalty, licensing, or content-rights management.

• A minimum of 2 years of direct people management experience.

• Familiarity with financial/ERP systems like PeopleSoft, Oracle Fusion, or similar royalty management platforms.

• Strong analytical capabilities; adept at reconciling high transaction volumes and complex data across multiple systems and currencies.

• Experience in managing or developing a team.

• Exceptional communication skills, capable of tailoring messages for both technical and business audiences.

• In-depth understanding of standards and practices within the finance/accounting discipline.

• Working knowledge of related finance/accounting areas.

• Proven track record in managing a team of professionals and/or junior managers.

• Experience in prioritizing tasks, allocating resources, and achieving departmental objectives.

• Accountability for team outcomes, including budget and resource management.

• Strong business acumen and insight generation skills.

• Ability to persuade and align stakeholders across departments and integrate with the broader division.

• Solid performance management abilities.

• Experience in coaching and developing talent.

• Previous experience in publishing, media, legal information, or another licensing-heavy industry is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• 401(k) plan with matching contributions.

• Employee Share Purchase Plan.

• Wellness platform offering incentives.

• Subscription to the Headspace app.

• Employee Assistance Program and Time-off Policies.

• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance.

• Life and Accidental Death Insurance.

• Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity insurance.

• Leaves for bonding and family care.

• Benefits for adoption and surrogacy.

• Health Savings, Health Care, Dependent Care, and Commuter Spending Accounts.

• Annual Paid Time Off.

• Up to two days of paid leave per employee to engage in Employee Resource Groups.

• Up to two days of paid leave each to volunteer for a charity of your choice.

• Shared parental leave.

• Study assistance programs.

• Opportunities for sabbaticals.

• Annual incentive bonuses.