The Manager, Royalty Accounting will be responsible for overseeing various monthly distribution/royalty accounting processes, as well as reviewing and booking monthly sales revenue. This position will work with the rest of the Finance department to ensure the execution and continued alignment of the team’s overall responsibilities, requirements, and goals.A successful candidate must have prior experience with distribution, participations, or royalty accounting and be familiar with month-end close. The successful candidate must also be highly analytical and have a willingness to work outside of expected duties to achieve desired results.How you’ll CREATE:  Manage tight monthly deadlines to ensure accurate sales reporting and accounting statement packages are deliveredRun monthly royalty cycle workflows and validate outputs for accuracy, including the review of client/rate structures and other high-level calculationsOversee accounting statement and payment reconciliationsEnsure timely receipt and accurate processing of reporting from digital and physical sales partnersAssist with month-end close and prepare recurring and ad-hoc analysis for other internal/external reporting requirementsWork with UMG globally to manage and maintain the accounting of international and domestic sales partnersLiaise with clients directly to answer any reporting or payment questionsIdentify and recommend process improvements and assist with their implementationOversee invoice and cost approval workflowsOther ad-hoc analyses as neededBring your VIBE:5+ years in a distribution, participations, or royalty accounting roleBackground in accounting and/or finance preferredAR/AP experience preferredProficiency with MS-Office Suite and possess outstanding Excel skills (e.g. Nested Functions, V-Lookups, Pivot tables, etc.)SAP experience a plusStrong analytical, problem-solving and communication skillsExtremely detail-oriented, excellent planning and execution skills with a proven ability to establish and meet impactful goals and objectivesAbility to handle multiple projects, deal with tight deadlines, and work independentlyWillingness to work outside normal responsibilities to achieve desired resultsPerks Playlist:Competitive Compensation Package including Salary, Benefits and Generous 401k Savings PlanPaid Time Off – Paid Holidays, “Gift Week”, Summer FridaysStudent Loan Repayment AssistanceEmployee Developmental SupportAnnual Gym Reimbursement PackagePet Insurance, plus much more!