About Sony Music Entertainment
At Sony Music Entertainment, we fuel the creative journey. We’ve played a pioneering role in music history, from the first-ever music label to the invention of the flat disc record. We’ve nurtured some of music’s most iconic artists and produced some of the most influential recordings of all time.
Today, we work in more than 70 countries, supporting a diverse roster of international superstars, developing and independent artists, and visionary creators. From our position at the intersection of music, entertainment, and technology, we bring imagination and expertise to the newest products and platforms, embrace new business models, employ breakthrough tools, and provide powerful insights that help our artists push creative boundaries and reach new audiences. In everything we do, we’re committed to artistic integrity, transparency, and entrepreneurship.
Sony Music Entertainment is a member of the Sony family of global companies.
The role of the Royalty Audit Analyst is to support the objectives of Sony Music’s Royalty Audit Department in the areas of fieldwork and the preparation of rebuttals to audit reports received on behalf of Sony artists, producers, licensing or profit participation partners, and music publishers and label unions.
What you'll do:
- Communicate with auditors on various matters, including commencement materials, fieldwork document requests and audit claims.
- xtract data from royalty, sales, distribution, and financial systems.
- Perform unit and financial reconciliations and other analyses, which often includes handling large data.
- Verify the accuracy of claim schedules accompanying audit reports and assist with the preparation of Sony’s response schedules.
- Investigate potential counterclaims.
- Review and interpret complex agreements and rate calculations.
- Prepare and maintain audit work papers.
- Collaborate with other Sony Music departments to confirm accurate reporting.
- Other duties/projects assigned by management.
Who you are:
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects/ tasks simultaneously with the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.
- Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to consolidate and analyze information from several different sources.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
- Must have a curious nature and a strong ability to learn and apply new concepts.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- 2+ years of related work experience preferably with a royalty compliance audit or business management firm, record company, music publisher, or online audio streaming and media service provider (e.g. Spotify).
- The candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Excel (e.g. V-lookup, macros, formulas, etc.), Word, and Outlook.
- Advanced data management skills (Power BI, Tableau, or other experience related to manipulating/slicing big data) is a plus.
- Experience with SAP or other financial systems required.
What we give you:
- You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to fuel the creative journey
- A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork
- Our Hybrid with Flexibility approach combines the flexibility of remote working with the benefits of in-person collaboration whenever we need to come together to do our best work. Managers will partner with their teams and employees to establish work arrangements that meet the business, team, and individual needs.
- An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching
- Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection and resources for pets, mental health and meditation resources, industry-leading fertility coverage, fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding, fully paid leave for caregivers, programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, subsidized back-up child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition and student loans
- We invest in your professional growth & development
- Time off for a winter recess
Sony Music is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
The anticipated annual base salary does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
New York Pay Range
$55,000—$65,000 USD
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