Royalty Audit Supervisor/Manager

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 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.

Summary: Excellent opportunity for an audit professional with music industry experience.   We are seeking a highly motivated  auditor with 6 years of experience to join our music royalty audit practice. 

The auditor will be responsible for overseeing a team of staff auditors in executing royalty compliance procedures  of record labels and publishers on behalf of our diverse client base which includes numerous artists, songwriters and music industry unions. Additional responsibilities will include developing/managing audit programs, delegating as well as reviewing staff work, assessing contracts for potential claims and the preparation of a report of findings.  Excellent verbal and written communication skills required as well as the ability to work with others. 

Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Oversee all aspects of the audit process for record label and music publisher audits
• Review, interpret and apply music industry agreement terms

• Analyze royalty statements
• Prepare databases and analyze large datasets using Excel and/or Access/SQL

• Identifying potential issue areas
• Audit planning and conducting fieldwork procedures
• Train, supervise and review staff test work
• Prepare written audit report complete with supporting schedules and claim calculations
• Communicate effectively with staff, auditees and other third parties
• Assist with the audit settlement process
• Assist Director with audit budgets and practice development

Qualifications: to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills:

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

Education / Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 6 years of royalty audit experience required in the music industry, with 2 years of supervisory experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business required

Physical Demands / 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 low 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. 

The salary range posted for this role represents the firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

NKSFB, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Salary : $100,000 - $125,000