Royalty Manager

NKSFB, LLC is the largest business management firm in the country, with more than 650 employees working from seven offices in the Los Angeles and New York City area. We work alongside the world’s top artists in music, film, and television, as well as athletes, executives, entrepreneurs, and other high achievers, offering a sophisticated range of concierge-style services to meet their lifestyle management needs.  

Job Title: Royalty Manager

Reports To: Managing Director

FLSA Status:  Exempt

Department:  Business Management - Royalty

Your Role: The Royalty department in our Encino office is searching for an industry expert with experience in all areas of royalty administration, including, but not limited to publishing administration, record label administration, licensing, copyright registration, catalog sales, and royalty statement analysis.  This person has supervisory skills and a proven track record of successfully managing support staff. 

What will You Do?

• Oversee daily operations, assign tasks, and maintain the workflow of the Royalty department 
  


• Review and approve staff work product 


• Read and interpret complex royalty agreements 


• Oversee the issuance of royalty statements 


• Oversee tracking and prepare reports for client meetings 


• Liaise with Account Managers and Partners within the Firm to accomplish shared goals in a professional and diplomatic manner 


• Liaise with external companies and clients 


• Meet hard reporting deadlines while maintaining a professional attitude under pressure 


• Supervise and manage staff, be on-site to answer questions, train, and review performance. 


• Provide support and direction to staff. 

What do you Need to Succeed?

• Knowledge of All Aspects of Royalty Administration & Music Business


• Excellent Interpersonal Skills


• Excellent Mathematical and Analytical Skills


• Oral and Written Communication Skills


• Fluent command of English


• High Level of Professionalism


• Organizational/Prioritization Skills


• Time Management Skills


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications, preferably with experience in complex Excel modeling


• Proficiency in Windows


• Willingness to Work Extended Hours


• Ability to work well with a team and pitch in when needed

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma required and a bachelor’s degree in accounting or business is preferred


• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business required


• Minimum of 5 years of music royalties experience required, with 2 years of supervisory experience


• Royalty audit experience a plus

Physical Demands and Work Environment: 

• Standing, walking, crouching, and regular lifting up to 15 pounds.


• Frequent use of hands and reaching with hands and arms.


• Regularly talking, hearing, seeing, and sitting.


• Moderate to loud noise level.


• Risk of electrical shock.

Salary Range: The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $125,000 and represents the firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and location.  

What We Offer: NKSFB offers a great variety of benefits and perks to our employees. Some of these include: 

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage


• Flexible Spending Account


• Basic Life and AD&D


• Voluntary Life and AD&D


• Long Term Disability


• Voluntary Critical Illness and Cancer, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Coverage


• Genetic Screening and Cancer Support


• Pet Insurance


• Accrue 15 PTO days annually


• 401k, Match and Profit Sharing Plan


• 10 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classifications and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned. 

NKSFB, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at [email protected]. 

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