Royalty Audit Supervisor/Manager

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. Our client is seeking a highly motivated audit supervisor/manager with 8+ years of experience to join their 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 required
• Minimum of 8 years of audit experience required with 2+ years of supervisory experience. Music industry and/or royalty experience a plus