Manager - Royalty Audit – US

<p><span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-size: 18px">Manager – Royalty Audit<span style="font-size: 14pt"> – </span>US </span></span></p> <p><br></p> <p>Are you looking for an opportunity to hone and apply your Accounting and Auditing skills to the next level?</p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold"><span>Overview:</span></span></p> <p><br></p> <p><span><a href="https://www.connor-consulting.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Connor Consulting International </a></span>delivers highly specialized accounting and advisory services focused on contract, license, and royalty compliance. Since our founding in 2009, we’ve experienced exceptional growth and have become a trusted advisor to a wide range of global clients, including Fortune 500 companies, across diverse industries. Our relentless pursuit of excellence, innovation, and professionalism has earned us the confidence of some of the world’s leading technology and media companies. With deep industry expertise, our experienced teams ensure clients receive best-in-class support and insights.</p> <p><br></p> <p>As our business continues to grow, we are looking for a Manager to help us further build our capabilities and manage global client projects. The Manager positions are critical to adding value for our clients.  The Manager with the support of Senior Managers, Directors and Partners advise our clients on license compliance initiatives and execution of audits. This role is involved with various compliance related projects, including audit execution, data analytics, process improvement, and targeting analysis. We rely heavily on our Managers and expect a high degree of professionalism as we carry out the highest quality of professional service our clients require and expect. The Manager is responsible for performing, supervising and reviewing the work of each client engagement; and for being the liaison between our clients and their customers/licensees. We trust our Managers to always perform at a high level of quality and professionalism.</p> <p><br></p> <p>If you thrive on interpreting contracts, analyzing royalty statements, and collaborating with a high-performing team, we’d love to hear from you.</p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold">Main Responsibilities:</span></p> <ul> <li>Manage and perform all facets of the audits for existing clients: resource planning, audit planning, audit execution, audit team management, deliverables review, etc.</li> <li>Perform extensive excel analysis as part of audit execution, client internal initiatives and other services.</li> <li>Manage audit KPIs including deadlines and budgets.</li> <li>Interact with cross functional teams at clients/licensees and manage multiple projects across multiple clients simultaneously.</li> <li>Prepare and review all client deliverables: reports, calculations, etc.</li> <li>Demonstrate solid understanding of client businesses, technologies and risks. Maintain technical and practical knowledge about clients and industry; bring knowledge to the execution and oversight of audits.</li> <li>Supervise, coach and mentor all levels of staff: conduct performance reviews, contribute to performance feedback and training, develop and communicate workplace culture and code of conduct.</li> <li>Recruit, develop and mentor a talented team of professionals, to help bring growth to the business.</li> <li>Develop and maintain strong strategic relationships with clients and key industry contacts to generate revenue from existing clients and expand offerings to new clients.</li> <li>Identify opportunities for new services, methodologies or work process for teams and clients.</li> <li>Participate in sales pursuits for royalty and license compliance initiatives.</li> <li>Assist in development and implementation of operational policies to support internal infrastructure growth.</li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold">Requirements </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold">Experience, Skills, and Characteristics</span></p> <ul> <li>BA/BS in Accountancy or related field; MBA, CPA, CA or other relevant certification is a plus but not required.</li> <li>6+ years in Professional Services</li> <li>Preferred third party audit experience, including contractual review, and/or contract compliance experience (royalty and licensing auditing).</li> <li>A member of the Auditing/Advisory team from one of the Big 4 firms preferred but not required.</li> <li>Strong references from existing employer/clients.</li> <li>Demonstrate an understanding of business processes.</li> <li>Strong background in auditing techniques and/or data analysis</li> <li>Strong written and verbal presentation skills including the ability to translate technical information to a variety of technical and non-technical audiences.</li> <li>Proven ability to influence and resolve issues with senior leaders and major customers; sophisticated negotiation skills is desirable.</li> <li>Hard working, detail oriented and ability to motivate and manage engagement teams.</li> <li>Self-driven, highly motivated, and able to work well independently and in team environments.</li> <li>Proven experience with building strong relationships and instilling trust with clients and internal teams.</li> <li>Ability to adapt to different licensee conditions and cultural differences while executing audits globally</li> <li>Strategic thinker with ability to make prudent business decisions.</li> <li>Professional and personable demeanor.</li> <li>Flexibility to work effectively across multiple engagement teams, clients and licensees across the globe with different time zones.</li> <li>English fluency both verbal and written is required.</li> <li>Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite with strong Excel skills.</li> <li>50% domestic and international travel required.</li> <li>For positions in the following countries, languages required are:</li> </ul> <ul> <li style="list-style-type: none;"> <ul> <li>USA – English</li> <li>Latin America – Portuguese, Spanish</li> <li>UK – English</li> <li>Europe – Polish, Spanish, Italian or French</li> <li>Japan – Native speaker, English</li> <li>Korea – Native speaker, English</li> <li>Vietnam – Native speaker, English</li> <li>China – Native speaker, English</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold">Benefits – Why Choose Connor?</span></p> <p>At Connor, we approach every relationship with purpose, attention, and a touch of fun. We offer a flexible remote work environment, paid mental health days, a generous vacation policy, and competitive compensation. You’ll be part of a highly motivated and collaborative global team that values trust, accountability, and continuous learning, and is consistently on the leading edge of adoption of new tools and technologies to deliver incremental value to our clients and drive additional business intelligence.</p> <p><br></p> <p>We foster a culture that celebrates diversity, inclusion, and individuality, encouraging innovation and creativity at every level. Your growth is important to us. We support career development through mentorship, ongoing training, and opportunities to take on new challenges as our company continues to grow.</p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">If you are a professional who is looking for an opportunity where you can put your honed skills and abilities to work for a mission that you are passionate about, then this is the right career opportunity for you.</span><br></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 12pt"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Join us and be part of our Global Team. Apply now!</span></p> <p><span> </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold">Note:</span> Connor Consulting Corp. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, equality, and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.</p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold"><br></span><br></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold"><br></span><br></p>

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