Royalties Associate Manager

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Job Summary: Title: Royalties Associate Manager Reports To: VP, Finance (Label) Location: New York, NY (On-Site, 5 days a week in office) The Role: The Royalties Associate Manager will play a central role in the accurate calculation, processing, and reporting of royalties across Roc Nation's recorded music, distribution and licensing businesses. This individual will own royalty accounting for an assigned artist and label roster, working hands-on with contracts, statements, and recoupment schedules while partnering closely with Finance, Business & Legal Affairs and label operations. This is an ideal role for a detail-obsessed, analytically strong royalties professional who wants to deepen their expertise in music royalty accounting while contributing directly to the financial integrity of a full-service entertainment company Responsibilities: Royalty Accounting & Statement Processing Prepare and review royalty & joint venture statements for recording artists, producers, and third-party participants in accordance with contractual terms Calculate royalty rates, advances, recoupment balances, and reserves across recorded music, digital distribution, licensing, and sync income Maintain accurate artist and contract records within royalty accounting systems Research and resolve royalty discrepancies, underpayments, and disputes raised by artists, managers, or attorneys Financial Operations & Reporting Support monthly and quarterly royalty accruals and reserve calculations in partnership with the broader Finance and Accounting teams Assist with cash forecasting related to artist advances, recoupment, and royalty & joint venture payouts Reconcile royalty data against distributor, DSP, and label revenue reporting to ensure accuracy Contribute to audit readiness by maintaining organized, well-documented royalty files and calculations Contract Interpretation & Cross-Functional Partnership Interpret recording, licensing, and distribution agreements to apply correct royalty rates, escalations, and deductions Partner with Business & Legal Affairs to clarify contract terms and ensure royalty setups reflect deal terms accurately Serve as a responsive point of contact for artist representatives and internal stakeholders on royalty-related questions Collaborate with label management and A&R on artist account status, advances, and recoupment positions Process Improvement & Systems Identify opportunities to streamline the royalty & joint venture calculation processes, templates, and reporting workflows Support system enhancements and testing for royalty accounting and reporting platforms Assist with special projects, catalog acquisitions, and ad hoc financial analysis, as needed Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Music Business, or a related field or equivalent work experience 3–5 years of experience in royalty accounting, financial operations, or a related finance role, ideally within music, media, or entertainment Working knowledge of recording contracts, licensing agreements, and royalty/recoupment concepts Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, complex formulas); experience with royalty or ERP systems (e.g., Counterpoint, Vistex, or similar) a plus Solid understanding of accrual accounting and reserve/recoupment mechanics Core Attributes: Detail-Driven : Sees the story behind the numbers and does not stop at surface-level totals Contract-Savvy : Comfortable reading and applying contract language to real-world calculations Highly Organized : Manages a high volume of statements, deadlines, and stakeholders without dropping details Problem Solver : Approaches discrepancies methodically and follows through until resolved Clear Communicator : Communicates clearly with both finance and non-finance stakeholders, including artists and their teams High Ownership Mentality : Treats artist accounts and company resources with care and integrity Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa. Benefits & Perks HEALTH : Medical, vision, dental and mental health benefits for you and your family with access to a health care concierge and Flexible or Health Savings Accounts (FSA or HSA) YOURSELF : Free concert tickets, paid time off including paid holidays, sick time and floating days CAREER : Career and skill development programs with School of Live WEALTH : 401(k) program with company match Note – Roc Nation benefits and policies differ from Live Nation EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY We aspire to build teams that reflect and support the fans and artists we serve. Every day we aim to promote environments where everyone can be themselves, contribute fully, and thrive within our company and at our events. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. Roc Nation strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, intersectionality, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and / or applicable laws in other areas. We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Roc Nation will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Roc Nation also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process. Roc Nation will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case-by-case basis. ---------- The expected compensation for this position is: $92,000.00 USD - $115,000.00 USD ** Pay is based on a number of factors including market location, qualifications, skills, and experience. Live Nation Entertainment will never request payment or equipment purchases as part of the hiring process. Recruiters will only contact candidates from official Live Nation or affiliated brand email domains.