Senior Royalty Manager
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Senior Royalty Manager leading royalty statement preparation, compliance, and team operations. Supporting Macmillan’s U.S. trade publishing business and author payment processes.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a squad of 2–3 Royalty Managers
- Supervise, mentor, and develop team members; set goals, priorities, and performance expectations
- Oversee task assignments, workflow, coverage, deadlines, team meetings, performance reviews, feedback, and coaching
- Own royalty statement preparation and issuance for an imprint
- Review and apply contract terms and oversee payee setup in the royalty system
- Review and analyze sales data interfacing with the royalty system
- Post expenses, fees, and deductions to the royalty system
- Conduct initial and subsequent reviews of royalty statements for accuracy and compliance
- Calculate and record reserves for returns
- Prepare manual adjustments and statements when required
- Process new contracts and amendments for an imprint
- Review, code, and approve advance and payment requests
- Ensure compliance with U.S. and foreign tax withholding, reporting, and filing requirements
- Act as an escalation point for complex royalty-related issues
- Communicate with internal and external stakeholders, including agents and authors
- Identify recurring issues or risk areas and lead resolution
- Contribute to process improvements and best practices
- Assist with workflow and resourcing across the team, including backup for weekly and period-end payment processes
Requirements:
- Proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams
- Deep understanding of royalty operations, complex payment structures, contract royalty terms, and their practical application to statement preparation
- Detail-oriented and analytical, with sound judgment and a track record of catching and resolving discrepancies
- Exceptional verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Highly proficient with Microsoft Excel, Google Workspace, databases, and system queries
- Excellent organizational skills; able to manage high volumes of data, meet deadlines, and multitask in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Strong organizational and resourceful skills with the ability to lead change, manage cross-functional initiatives, and navigate unexpected events
- High degree of personal and professional integrity, with a commitment to accuracy, transparency, and service excellence
- 5+ years of progressive experience in royalty accounting and statement preparation, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or team lead role
- Extensive experience with royalty contracts and their application
- Book publishing experience preferred
- Proficiency with Biblio royalty platform strongly preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance preferred, or equivalent experience
- Employment subject to New York State tax withholding under applicable regulations
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