Manager, Royalty Accounting

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HarperCollins Publishers

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1817

👥 B2C

📱 Media

🛍️ eCommerce

B2C • Media • eCommerce

HarperCollins Publishers is a leading global publishing house committed to supporting authors and delivering diverse narratives that resonate with readers worldwide. With a rich history dating back to 1817, HarperCollins offers a wide range of books across various genres including biographies, cookbooks, fiction, and children's literature. The company focuses on promoting creativity and innovation within a welcoming culture, fostering connections among authors, employees, and the community.

📋 Description

• Oversee the North American Accounting and Subrights teams • Ensure all transactions are accurately supported and adhere to GAAP, internal policies, and industry standards • Control and validate all financial postings for royalty, licensing, and intercompany transactions • Review and approve financial provisions and ensure accuracy of complex accruals • Manage the royalty system structure and coordinate software functionality • Serve as the primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) for North American royalty accounting • Empower the team to prepare sophisticated reporting for joint ventures, profit shares, and other financial requirements

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years in corporate accounting, finance, or royalty operations • At least 5 years in a senior leadership or high-level analyst role • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent professional experience • CPA or other professional certification is preferred • Strong knowledge of royalty or cost accounting and revenue recognition (Order-to-Cash) • Familiarity with sales, distribution of goods, warehouse processes, author contracts, and contract interpretation • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel • Experience with JDE Financials, Order-to-Cash software, or the Klopotek royalty system is highly desired • Exceptional communication skills across phone, email, and in-person interactions

🏖️ Benefits

• Comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package • Variety of physical health benefits • Retirement and savings plans • Caregiving support • Emotional wellbeing programs • Transportation benefits • Elective benefits offered according to personal situations