Royalty Supervisor

NKSFB, LLC is the largest business management firm in the country, with more than 600 employees working from seven offices in the Los Angeles and New York City areas. 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:  Royalty Supervisor

Reports To:  Royalty Managing Director

FLSA Status:  Exempt

Department:  Royalty

Your Role:

The Business Management team in Encino is hiring the next Royalty Supervisor to join our dynamic group of accounting professionals. The ideal candidate has a keen interest in the music industry and is eager to develop their accounting acumen.  Responsible for all areas of royalty administration, including, but not limited to publishing administration, record label administration, licensing, copyright registration and royalty statement analysis, and the supervision of staff.

What Will You Do?

Oversee daily operations and workflow of the Royalty Department 

Assign tasks and maintain the workflow of the Royalty Department 

Review and approve staff work product 

Read and interpret complex royalty agreements 

Oversee issuance of royalty statements 

Oversee tracking and prepare reports for client meetings 

Liaise with Account Managers and Partners within the Firm to accomplish shared goals in a professional and diplomatic manner 

Liaise with external companies and clients 

Meet hard reporting deadlines while maintaining a professional attitude under pressure 

Supervise and manage staff, be on-site to answer questions, train and review performance. 

Provide support and direction to staff 

What Do You Need to Succeed?

Knowledge of All Aspects of Royalty Administration & Music Business

Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Excellent Mathematical and Analytical Skills

Oral and Written Communication Skills

Fluent Command of English

High Level of Professionalism

Organizational/Prioritization Skills                                              

Time Management Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Proficiency in Windows

Willingness to Work Extended Hours

Education / Experience:

Minimum of 5 years of music royalties experience required, with 2 years of supervisory experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business required

Royalty audit experience a plus

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Standing, walking, crouching, and regularly 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.

Salary Range: The salary range for this role is 75,000 - $105,000 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 15 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 classification 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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