Senior Royalty Manager

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

📋 Description

• Lead and oversee a team of 2–3 Royalty Managers

• Guide, mentor, and develop team members; establish goals, priorities, and performance benchmarks

• Manage task assignments, workflow, coverage, deadlines, team meetings, performance evaluations, feedback, and coaching

• Take ownership of royalty statement preparation and distribution for an imprint

• Review and implement contract terms while managing payee setup within the royalty system

• Analyze sales data in conjunction with the royalty system

• Record expenses, fees, and deductions into the royalty system

• Conduct initial and follow-up reviews of royalty statements to ensure accuracy and compliance

• Calculate and document reserves for returns

• Prepare manual adjustments and statements when necessary

• Process new contracts and amendments for an imprint

• Review, code, and authorize advance and payment requests

• Ensure adherence to U.S. and foreign tax withholding, reporting, and filing obligations

• Act as a point of escalation for complex issues related to royalties

• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including agents and authors

• Identify recurring issues or risk factors and lead the resolution process

• Contribute to process enhancements and best practices

• Assist with workflow and resource management across the team, including providing backup for weekly and period-end payment processes

⛳️ Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in leading and developing high-performing teams

• In-depth knowledge of royalty operations, intricate payment structures, contract royalty terms, and their application to statement preparation

• Detail-oriented and analytical, possessing sound judgment with a history of identifying and resolving discrepancies

• Outstanding verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills

• Highly skilled in Microsoft Excel, Google Workspace, databases, and system queries

• Excellent organizational abilities; capable of managing large volumes of data, meeting deadlines, and multitasking in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

• Strong organizational and resourcefulness skills with the capability to lead change, manage cross-functional initiatives, and adapt to unforeseen events

• High level of personal and professional integrity, committed to accuracy, transparency, and service excellence

• 5+ years of progressive experience in royalty accounting and statement preparation, including a minimum of 2 years in a supervisory or team lead capacity

• Extensive familiarity with royalty contracts and their application

• Experience in book publishing is preferred

• Proficiency in the Biblio royalty platform is strongly preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance preferred, or equivalent experience

• Employment is subject to New York State tax withholding in accordance with applicable regulations

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule

• Retirement savings plan with employer matching

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement

• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work culture