Who We Are
Authentic is a unified platform that integrates M&A, brand strategy, creativity and digital innovation to unlock the power of its global Lifestyle and Entertainment portfolio. As the world's largest sports and entertainment licensing company, Authentic connects strong brands with best-in-class partners to optimize long-term value in the marketplace. Its brands generate more than $32 billion in global annual retail sales and have an expansive retail footprint in more than 150 countries, including 13,000-plus freestanding stores and shop-in-shops and 400,000 points of sale. Authentic transforms brands by delivering powerful storytelling, compelling content, innovative business models and immersive experiences. It creates original marketing strategies to drive the success of its brands across all consumer touchpoints, platforms and emerging media
Why Authentic
You'll be able to access the resources and scale, while leveraging innovative technology and nimble environment. What we're saying is, this isn't your average day job. If you're hungry to drive ideas into action and own your career, let's chat. Our team is rapidly innovating to evolve and define the future of our brands. With the help of some of the brightest minds in retail, marketing, licensing, legal and more, we are building the intersection of digital and experiential marketing to help achieve that mission. We reimagine, evolve and transform brands! At Authentic, we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought and expertise drive competitive advantage. Our global teams are built by go-getters who contribute unique perspectives and push the boundaries of creativity and innovation. Headquartered in New York City, Authentic has offices in major metropolitan cities including Los Angeles and Miami, as well as Toronto, Mexico City, London, and Shanghai.
What You'll Do
The Royalty Administration & Contract Compliance Administrator will be part of the Finance Team. Main responsibilities include: administering the royalty system, ensuring contract and financial information are complete and accurate, addressing reporting issues, training and coordinating with licensees on the use of royalty reporting function and assisting in licensee compliance.
What you'll be working on
- Manage the input process all new license agreements into the royalty system (Royalty Zone) – contract details, financial information, product information and publishing
- Review existing agreements currently in Royalty Zone against the most recent contract on file – to ensure legacy data in Royalty Zone is complete and accurate
- Assist in updating historical royalty/sales data to ensure all licensee information is current and accurate
- Maintain and monitor Royalty Zone with all active and inactive licensees
- Coordinate with the operations team relating the review of contract information, product approvals and other operational matters
- Assist with integration of licensees to Royalty Zone (existing and new licensees)
- Assist licensees with any Royalty Zone troubleshooting related to but limited to both product and financial report uploads
- Liaison between Royalty Zone Service Provider and Authentic Brands Group for any outstanding issues
- Assist in implementing the reporting functions of Royalty Zone, review reports generated and assist preparing data for GL upload or management reporting
- Assist in monitoring licensee compliance such submission of royalty reports and other requirements
Must Haves
- Bachelor's degree with a finance/business background
- Ability to read and understand contracts and agreements
- With at least 4 years of experience in administrative or accounting role
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
- Knowledge of Royalty Zone or other royalty systems, preferred but not required
- Ability to learn new systems and take the lead in system monitoring
- Must possess the following traits:
- Confident and must possess strong communication skills - ability to coordinate with personnel across the organization
- Ability to manage multiple tasks
- Detail and deadline oriented
- Ability to prepare reports in an accurate and concise manner
- Organized and possess good time management skills
Primary Location Salary Range:
$65,000 - $75,000
Authentic is an equal-opportunity employer and we value and embrace the diversity and inclusion of all Team Members. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, national origin, disability, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status.
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What We Do
Authentic Brands Group (ABG) is a brand development, marketing and entertainment company, which owns a portfolio of global media, entertainment and lifestyle brands. Headquartered in New York City, ABG elevates and builds the long-term value of more than 50 consumer brands and properties by partnering with best-in-class manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers. Its brands have a global retail footprint across the luxury, specialty, department store, mid-tier, mass and e-commerce channels and in more than 6,100 freestanding stores and shop-in-shops around the world.
ABG is committed to transforming brands by delivering compelling product, content, business and immersive experiences. It creates and activates original marketing strategies to drive the success of its brands across all consumer touchpoints, platforms and emerging media. ABG’s portfolio of iconic and world-renowned brands includes Marilyn Monroe®, Elvis Presley®, Muhammad Ali®, Shaquille O'Neal®, David Beckham®, Dr. J®, Greg Norman®, Neil Lane®, Thalia®, Sports Illustrated®, Reebok®, Eddie Bauer®, Spyder®, Volcom®, Airwalk®, Nautica®, Izod®, Forever 21®, Aéropostale®, Juicy Couture®, Vince Camuto®, Lucky Brand®, Nine West®, Jones New York®, Frederick's of Hollywood®, Adrienne Vittadini®, Van Heusen®, Arrow®, Tretorn®, Tapout®, Prince®, Vision Street Wear®, Brooks Brothers®, Barneys New York®, Judith Leiber®, Herve Leger®, Frye®, Hickey Freeman®, Hart Schaffner Marx®, Thomasville®, Drexel® and Henredon®.
For more information, visit authenticbrands.com.
