Royalty Analyst, Merchandise Licensing

Position Summary GRF is seeking a Royalty Analyst, Merchandise Licensing with experience handling complex royalty and/or merchandise licensing accounting. The position can be based out of White Plains, NY or New York, NY on a remote basis. The Royalty Analyst assists the department in conducting compliance examinations on behalf of entertainment clients and other rights holders. Primary Responsibilities Assist managers with merchandise licensing audits on behalf of consumer products companies, Fortune 500 companies, and other intellectual property rights holders. Assist with planning audit steps and budgeting for anticipated audit engagements. Liaise with representatives regarding document requests and review. Prepare written reports of findings, including calculations, claims, and narrative describing procedures performed. Stay abreast of topics impacting participations, such as new exploitation platforms, international distribution, or new guild agreements. Organize and manipulate large electronic datasets. Maintain organization of files. Draft summarizations of contracts. Accumulate and summarize data from clients and auditees. Conduct analysis to create claim schedules. Conduct fieldwork at auditee offices. Conduct internet research. Other projects and duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required; degrees in accounting, finance, business, or mathematics preferred. Over 2 years of experience in a similar role, along with royalty software experience, highly preferred. Advanced proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables and formulas (e.g., VLOOKUP, SUMIF). Bonus for experience with Power Pivot and Power Query. Genuine interest in merchandise licensing business and merchandise royalties. Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Strong time‑management skills to prioritize tasks and meet strict deadlines. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience or education in merchandise licensing business, particularly royalties and royalty audits, is beneficial. Compensation & Benefits This is a non‑exempt, overtime‑eligible position. The annualized base pay range is expected to be between $75,000–$90,000. Actual base pay may vary based on experience, expertise, geographic location, and skill set. Base pay is one component of total compensation, which may also include an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. Candidate information, including education and work experience, will be verified upon an offer of employment. Falsification of application information may be grounds for denying employment. Equal Opportunity Employer GRF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman, LLC