Manager, Recorded Administration

Come As You Are.

As the great Kurt Cobain* once said, “Come as you are.” BMG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and we celebrate diversity in all forms. Equal opportunity runs deep in our core value of fairness and we are determined to create a truly inclusive work environment, where everyone can flourish. If you’re good at what you do, come as you are.

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*BMG is the proud representative of Kurt Cobain’s publishing catalogue, including the 1992 single ‘Come As You Are’.

 

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.

 

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

 

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 Employe