Royalty Analyst, Merchandise Licensing

Summary: Focus Financial Partners is a leading financial services firm that provides integrated wealth management and business management services. They are seeking a Royalty Analyst to assist in conducting compliance examinations for entertainment clients and other rights holders. Responsibilities: - Assist managers with merchandise licensing audits on behalf of Consumer Products Companies, Fortune 500 Companies, and other intellectual property rights holders - Assist with planning audit steps and budgeting for anticipated audit engagements - Liaise with representatives regarding document requests and review - Prepare written report of findings including calculations claims and narrative describing procedures performed - Stay abreast of topics impacting participations, such as new exploitation platforms, international distribution, or new guild agreements - Organize and manipulate large electronic datasets - Maintain organization of files - Draft summarizations of contracts - Accumulate and summarize data from clients and auditees - Conduct analysis to create claim schedules - Conduct fieldwork at auditee offices - Conduct internet research - Other projects and duties as assigned Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree is required - 0-2 years of experience in a similar role, or new grads with internships - Advanced proficiency in Excel, including Pivot Tables and formulas (such as VLOOKUP and SUMIF) – bonus points for experience with Power Pivot and Power Query - A genuine interest in the merchandise licensing business and merchandise royalties - Ability to work independently and in a team environment - Strong time management skills to prioritize tasks to meet strict deadlines - Strong written and verbal communication skills Preferred Qualifications: - Degrees in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics or Mathematics - Experience or education in the merchandise licensing business, particularly merchandise licensing royalties and royalty audits Required Skills: Merchandise licensing royalties, Royalty audits, Merchandise licensing audits, Excel, Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIF, Power Pivot, Power Query, Data analysis, Contract summarization, Compliance examination Benefits: Annual bonus, Comprehensive benefits package, Remote basis