Senior Music Royalty Analyst at Focus Financial Partners

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jan, 26

Salary

80000.0

Posted On

09 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Excel, Data Analysis, Communication, Time Management, Critical Thinking, Music Industry Knowledge, Contract Review, Interpersonal Skills, Detail Orientation, Self-Motivation, Mathematical Principles, Teamwork, Adaptability, Active Listening, Reading Comprehension

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Position Summary Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman is seeking a Senior Music Royalty Analyst with ideally strong Excel skills to join our team of dedicated professionals. This position can be based out Manhattan, NY coming into the office on an as needed basis. The Senior Royalty Analyst is responsible for assisting the department in conducting compliance examinations on behalf of our entertainment clients and other rights holders. Primary Responsibilities Perform examinations of record companies, music publishers, merchandising companies, and other licensees on behalf of clients that include many Multi-Platinum and Grammy-winning artists, writers, and producers Download and summarize royalty statements Review and summarize music industry contracts (recording, publishing, etc.) Combine and format large electronic datasets Maintain organization of electronic files and folders Analyze data to find underpayments of royalties and create claim schedules Conduct fieldwork at local auditees' offices Correspond with clients and auditees Prepare documentation requests Assist managers in drafting examination reports and training of analysts with respect to technical tools (Excel, websites, etc.) Track progress of audit program Conduct Internet research Other projects and duties as assigned Qualifications Bachelor's degree is required Advanced proficiency in Excel, including Pivot Tables and formulas is required (such as VLOOKUP and SUMIF) – bonus points for experience with Power Pivot and Power Query Solid interpersonal skills and other key soft skills (i.e., communication, time management, emotional intelligence, adaptability, active listening, critical-thinking, etc.) A genuine interest in the music business and music royalties The candidate must also: Be a self-motivated and detail-oriented analytical thinker Possess excellent verbal/written communication skills and reading comprehension Understand basic mathematical and accounting principles Work well independently and in a team environment Be eager to learn new skills and concepts Want to help creative artists While not required, experience or education in the music business, particularly music royalties and music royalty audits are strongly favored. This is a non-exempt, overtime eligible position. The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $70,000 - $80,000. Actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, subject matter expertise, geographic location where work will be performed, and the applicant's skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. Candidate information, including education and work experience, is verified upon an offer of employment. Falsification of application information may be grounds for denying employment. Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For information on our Job Applicant Privacy Notice, please click here. #LI-TN1 Focus is a leading partnership of fiduciary wealth management and related financial services firms. Focus provides access to best practices, greater resources, and continuity planning for its affiliated advisory firms, which serve individuals, families, employers, and institutions with comprehensive financial services. Focus firms and their clients benefit from the solutions, synergies, scale, economics, and best practices offered by Focus to achieve their business objectives. For more information about Focus, please visit www.focusfinancialpartners.com. For California Applicants: Information on your California privacy rights can be found here For Indiana Applicants: It is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against a prospective employee on the basis of status as a veteran by refusing to employ an applicant on the basis that they are a veteran of the armed forces of the United States, a member of the Indiana National Guard or a member of a reserve component. For Maryland Applicants: I UNDERSTAND THAT UNDER MARYLAND LAW, AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT REQUIRE OR DEMAND, AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT, THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL SUBMIT TO OR TAKE A POLYGRAP OR SIMILAR TEST. AN EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS LAW IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SUBJECT TO A FINE NOT EXCEEDING $100. For Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. For Montana Applicants: If hired, the employment relationship is governed by the Wrongful Discharge from Employment Act. Mont. Code Ann. Section 39-2-901. For Rhode Island Applicants: Focus is subject to Chapters 29-38 of Title 28 of the General Laws of Rhode Island and is therefore covered by the state’s workers’ compensation law. If you willfully provide false information about your ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, you may be barred from filing a claim under the provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Act of the State of Rhode Island if the false information is directly related to the personal injury that is the basis for the new claim for compensation. The Company complies fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Responsibilities

The Senior Music Royalty Analyst performs examinations of record companies and music publishers on behalf of clients, including high-profile artists. They analyze data to identify underpayments of royalties and assist in drafting examination reports.