Senior Analyst, Label Royalty Administration

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Job Title: Senior Analyst, Label Royalty Administration

Reports to: Manager, Label Administration

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

About Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman

Founded in 1967, Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman ("GRF") is a leading full-service business management firm for an exclusive assortment of entertainers, executives and select high net worth individuals. Our 30 partners and over 600 staff members deliver comprehensive financial services in the fields of music, motion pictures, television, sports, literature, and other creative and performing arts. Our firm has offices in Los Angeles, New York City, Nashville, San Rafael, Wilmington, and London.

About the Label Administration Department

The Label Administration department handles complex music royalty accounting for independent music labels, legacy artists and sound recording catalog owners. The Label Administration department at GRF is part of the Royalty Group which includes Music Audit, TV/Film Audit, Valuation and Music Publishing departments. 

Summary/Objective: The Senior Analyst, Label Administration, is responsible for preparing royalty statements and allocation schedules on behalf of independent record label and music clients.

Supervisory Responsibility: Informal supervision of permanent or temporary staff assigned to data entry

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare artist, producer, mechanical or net profit music royalty accountings for independent label clients
• Summarize artist and third-party agreements and apply key provisions to the preparation of royalty statements
• Analyze sales data files from various distribution sources
• Music product metadata, artist royalty rates and mechanical license setup in royalty accounting software
• Mechanical royalty preparation which includes confirming publishing splits and obtaining mechanical licenses.
• Other projects and duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Strong working knowledge of recording agreements and royalty calculations
• Strong working knowledge of royalty accounting software (RoyaltyShare, Curve, Record Maestro, or SR1)
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Excel including pivot tables and formulas)
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Efficient use of time and can prioritize tasks to meet strict deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills to create and maintain a trusting relationship with staff and clients

Required Education & Experience: Bachelor’s Degree and 2+ years of experience in similar role

Preferred Education & Experience: 3+ years of experience in similar role

Work Environment & Physical Demands: This job operates in an office setting. The role routinely uses standard office equipment (computers, phones, photocopiers, fax machines, etc.). This is a largely sedentary role, but some duties may require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on occasion.

Hybrid Work Eligibility: This position is eligible for hybrid work. The hybrid work arrangement may be adjusted or altered to fill the needs of the role, including potentially working in-office for 3+ days per week.

Benefits & Pay

We offer a diverse and employee-friendly environment with great work/life balance. Our comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees includes:

• Multiple Medical, Dental and Vision plans (including HSA and FSA options)
• Generous paid time off policy
• Paid holidays
• Hybrid work flexibility
• 401(k) with discretionary match
• Discretionary performance bonus
• Tuition assistance and career advancement programs
• CPA program (i.e., prep materials, paid time, bonus, continued education, license renewals)
• Early office closures for major holidays
• Discretionary profit-sharing program
• Employee and client referral bonus
• Commuter benefits
• Wellness program

This is a non-exempt, overtime eligible position. Employee compensation is determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, employee education/training/credentials, employee work experience, work location (including if the employee will be hybrid or fully in-office), the scope and responsibilities of the role, internal peer equity, and market considerations. The expected base compensation hiring range for these positions is as follows:

• Sr. Analyst: $70,034 to $80,538 per year

Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman is an Equal Opportunity Employer.