Royalty Audit Supervisor/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: Audit Supervisor/Manager

Reports To: Audit Director

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Audit – Music Industry

Your Role: Excellent opportunity for an audit professional with music industry experience. We are seeking a highly motivated Audit Supervisor/Manager with 8 plus years of experience to join our Music Royalty Audit practice. The Audit Supervisor/Manager will be responsible for overseeing a team of auditors in executing royalty compliance procedures of record labels and music publishers on behalf of our diverse client base which includes unions/guilds, recording artists and songwriters. Additional responsibilities will include developing/managing the audit program and delegating and reviewing staff work. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required as well as the ability to work with others.

What will you do?

• Oversee all aspects of the audit process for record label and music publisher audits.
• Planning and conducting fieldwork procedures.
• Designing audit programs tailored specifically to individual client needs.
• Review, summarize and interpret financial provisions in complex music industry agreements.
• Prepare databases and analyzing large datasets using Excel and/or Access/SQL.
• Analyzing calculations presented on royalty statements for compliance with financial terms in the relevant agreements.
• Identify potential issue areas and calculate/quantify understated royalties as per agreement terms.
• Train, supervise and review staff testwork.
• Communicate effectively with auditees, clients and other third parties.
• Prepare written audit report complete with supporting schedules and claim calculations.
• Assist with audit settlement process.
• Assist Director with audit budgets and practice development.
  
  

What Do you Need to Succeed:

• Experience reading and interpreting agreements
• Experience with workpaper documentation
• Ability to analyze large volumes of data and reach conclusions
• Solid Mathematical and Analytical Skills
• Oral and Written Communication Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Fluent Command of English
• Organizational/Prioritization Skills
• Time Management Skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficiency in Windows
• Attention to detail
• Ability to multitask
  
  

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business related field required
• Minimum of 8 years of audit experience required with 2 years of supervisory experience. Music industry and/or royalty 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 $100,000 - $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 20 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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