NKSFB, LLC is the largest business management firm in the country, with more than 600 employees working from seven offices in the Los Angeles and New York City area. We work alongside the world’s top artists in music, film, and television, as well as athletes, executives, entrepreneurs, and other high achievers, offering a sophisticated range of concierge-style services to meet their lifestyle management needs.Summary: Excellent opportunity for an audit professional with music industry experience. We are seeking a highly motivated auditor with 6+ years of experience to join our music royalty audit practice.The auditor will be responsible for overseeing a team of staff auditors in executing royalty compliance procedures of record labels and publishers on behalf of our diverse client base which includes numerous artists, songwriters and music industry unions. Additional responsibilities will include developing/managing audit programs, delegating as well as reviewing staff work, assessing contracts for potential claims and the preparation of a report of findings. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required as well as the ability to work with others.Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
Oversee all aspects of the audit process for record label and music publisher audits
Review, interpret and apply music industry agreement terms
Analyze royalty statements
Prepare databases and analyze large datasets using Excel and/or Access/SQL
Identifying potential issue areas
Audit planning and conducting fieldwork procedures
Train, supervise and review staff test work
Prepare written audit report complete with supporting schedules and claim calculations
Communicate effectively with staff, auditees and other third parties
Assist with the audit settlement process
Assist Director with audit budgets and practice development
Qualifications: to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Skills:
Solid Mathematical and Analytical Skills
Oral and Written Communication Skills
Excellent Interpersonal Skills
Fluent Command of English
Experience with workpaper documentation
Organizational/Prioritization Skills
Time Management Skills
Problem Solving Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Proficiency in Windows
Attention to Detail
Ability to analyze large volumes of data and reach conclusions
Ability to multitask
Education / Experience Requirements:
Minimum of 6 years of royalty audit experience required in the music industry, with 2+ years of supervisory experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business required
Physical Demands / Work Environment:
Standing, walking, crouching, and regular lifting up to 15 pounds.
Frequent use of hands and reaching with hands and arms.
Regularly talking, hearing, seeing, and sitting.
Moderate to low noise level.
Risk of electrical shock.
The salary range posted for this role represents the firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.NKSFB, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.We collect your personal information when you apply for employment at NKSFB, LLC. To learn more about our data privacy practices, please view our Employee Privacy Policy here:
