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

Bachelor’s degree is required. Degrees in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics or Mathematics is preferred
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)
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

Experience or education in the merchandise licensing business, particularly merchandise licensing royalties and royalty audits are beneficial
Experience with Power Pivot and Power Query

Hybrid

This is a non-exempt, overtime eligible position.
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.

Focus Financial Partners is hiring a Royalty Analyst, Merchandise Licensing