Manager, Recorded Administration

BMG team

Description

Manager, Recorded Administration
Your mission is to provide our artists and clients with proper accounting and the highest level of customer service. You will serve as a key contact internally for our labels’ A&R, Finance, and Royalty Services teams for any royalty related inquires or functions. Your approach to the task is creating solutions and solving problems.
What You’ll Be Doing.
  • Setting up and maintaining contractual royalty payout structures in our recorded royalty systems
  • Managing the accurate, timely processing and review of recorded royalty statements, processing adjustments where corrections are needed
  • Processing letters of direction within BMG’s recorded royalty systems
  • Supporting the reporting processes around key distribution dates and stakeholders’ requests
  • Reviewing and settling any sales, product or rate calculation errors as well as reviewing contract and product linkages
  • Supporting quarterly distribution processes through client account and payment list reviews
  • Servicing the inquiries and requests from internal and external stakeholders and business partners
  • Handling various historical reviews and ad-hoc projects as the needs and complexity of the business grows
  • Working closely with key departments at BMG including legal, finance, creative & Hub teams.

Requirements

Must Haves.
  • Previous experience in a distribution, participations, or royalty accounting role
  • Background reading and interpreting contracts, especially related to royalty provisions
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Experience with Microsoft Excel is required. Must demonstrate the ability to utilize intermediate-to-advanced Excel functions, including PivotTables, LOOKUPs, and other analytical functions
  • Strong communication and presentation skills both verbally and written
  • Royalty applications (Record Maestro, Curve, SR1, etc.), Python, SQL, Looker (nice to have!)
A plus if you have a Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Music Business, Accounting or Finance

Benefits & Perks

What’s In It For You.
  • Enjoy flexibility with our hybrid setup: 3 days in office, 2 days remote.
  • Experience peace of mind knowing that our comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage has got you covered.
  • Maximize your savings with our dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match of up to 6% after your first year.
  • Say goodbye to accruing vacation days or hitting a cap; take time off when you need it with our flexible time off policy!
  • Save money and time with our commuter benefits program.
  • Stay healthy and earn financial rewards with our fitness reimbursement program and wellness incentives.
  • Access well-being support 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Program.
  • Kick off your weekends early with Summer Fridays.
  • Unlock your potential with development opportunities, including mentorship programs and LinkedIn Learning.
  • Be inspired by our talented artists at our showcases and playbacks.
Are you interested? Follow the link to apply!
Pay Range: ($58,000-$60,400)

How to apply

Apply via link

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BMG

Founded in 2008, BMG is already the world’s fourth biggest music publisher and the first new global player in the recordings business in decades. BMG’s pitch is unique – a relentless focus on fairness and transparency and service to its artist and songwriter clients. BMG’s 19 offices across 12 core music markets now represent over 3 million songs and recordings, and thousands of artists and songwriters attracted by its fresh approach which now includes production music, film and books as well as music publishing and recordings. BMG is owned by international media, services and education company Bertelsmann, whose other content businesses include the broadcaster RTL Group, the trade book publisher Penguin Random House and the magazine publisher Gruner + Jahr. With its multi-platform perspective, integrated technology platform and commitment to help artists maximize their income, BMG aims to be the best company in music to do business with.

Job Details

Posted on Jan 10

Nashville, TN, USA

Hybrid

Full time

Junior

$58K - $60K