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, license holders and other 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, Income Tracking, Royalty Processing, Supply Chain 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.

• Matching and allocating income files received for US investment deals
• 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 pending, erroneous or unlicensed sales/royalty lines, as well as reviewing contract and product linkages
• Supporting quarterly distribution processes through client account and payment list reviews
• Supporting the workflow on BMG’s asset purchase agreements, from receivables to processing to reporting
• 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

Must Haves.

• Previous experience in a music rights administration or related 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 

• Passion for the music industry, including royalties, licensing and rights administration. 

• Strong analytical aptitude and comfortability working with financial data, calculations, spreadsheets.

• Royalty applications (Record Maestro, Curve, SR1, etc.), Python, SQL, Looker (nice to have!

It’s 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 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- $60,500-$63,525

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BMG - est. 2008 - is the world's fourth-biggest music company, the first new global player in the music business of the streaming age, and a record label and music publisher in one. Named in 2020 one of the world's Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company, BMG's pitch is unique - a relentless focus on fairness and transparency and service to its artist and songwriter clients. BMG's 20 offices across 12 core music markets now represent over three million songs and recordings, including many of the most renowned and successful catalogs in popular music history.

BMG's fresh approach includes production music, films, books, artist management, merchandise, neighboring rights, and live as well as music publishing and recordings off the same service platform. 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. www.bmg.com

Company: BMG Rights Management (US) LLC 

Country: United States of America 

State/Region: Tennessee 

City: Nashville 

Postal Code: 37212 

Job ID: 276259