Royalty Analyst

Job Description

Who We Are

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is the leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, trademark licensing, and philanthropy.  Distinguished by its culture of collaboration and exceptional client service, CAA’s diverse workforce identifies, innovates, and amplifies opportunities for the people and organisations that shape culture and inspire the world.  The trailblazer of the agency business, CAA was the first to build a sports business, create an investment bank, launch a venture fund, found technology start-up companies, establish a philanthropic arm, build a business in China, and form a brand marketing services division, among other innovations. 

Named Most Valuable Sports Agency by Forbes for eight consecutive years, CAA represents more than 2,000 of the world’s top athletes in football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, in addition to coaches, on-air broadcasters, and sports personalities and works in the areas of broadcast rights, corporate marketing initiatives, social impact, and sports properties for sales and sponsorship opportunities.  Founded in 1975, CAA is headquartered in Los Angeles, and has offices in New York, Nashville, Memphis, Chicago, Miami, London, Munich, Geneva, Stockholm, Shanghai, and Beijing, among other locations globally. 

The Role

For more than 30 years, CAA Brand Management has helped brands of all shapes and sizes show up in new consumer product categories, experiences and territories, through licensing, strategic partnerships and joint ventures. CAA Brand Management is a division of Creative Artists Agency (CAA). Together we represent many of the most successful global brands and professionals working in television, film, music, theatre, video games, sports, and digital content. We also provide a range of strategic and marketing consulting services to corporate clients.

CAA Brand Management is currently seeking a Royalty Analyst to assist the commercial finance team in the royalty reporting process.  

Responsibilities

• Collect royalty reports and sales projections from licensees.

• Analyse reports for compliance to contractual obligations.

• Calculate royalties and ensure complete, accurate and timely payment, including calculating commissions earned and liability to licensor.

• Maintain internal sales & royalty databases.

• Process accounts receivable and follow up on past due accounts.

• Track and account for withholding tax.

• Support Finance Team with client budgeting and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a business background preferred, or equivalent work experience.

• 1-2 years of post-university and/or professional work experience.

• Organised with superb attention to detail.

• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to communicate well with a broad spectrum of international and domestic clients.

• Proficient in the English language (both written and verbal).

• Accounting/AP/AR experience.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, with a special emphasis on Excel.

• Experience in the consumer product licensing industry is a plus, but not required.

• Royalty Accounting experience and/or familiarity with royalty software preferred, but not required.

• Self-motivated and able to prioritise and multi-task.

• Team player.

Please ensure you provide complete and legible information in your application. An incomplete application may affect your consideration for employment.

Creative Artists Agency (“CAA”) is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and creating a workplace culture in which diversity and inclusion is valued and everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As part of our zero-tolerance approach to discrimination in any form, you and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, or any other legally recognised protected basis under UK law.

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