Income Tracking Analyst

New York, NY

Are you ready to make your mark in the dynamic world of music royalties? Are you passionate about data analysis and eager to dive into the heartbeat of the music industry? Look no further – we want YOU to join our team as an Income Tracking Analyst!

Primary Wave Music is the leading independent publisher of iconic and legendary music in the world. The company is home to some of the most iconic songwriters, artists, and record labels across the history of recorded music including Whitney Houston, James Brown, Prince, Bob Marley, Stevie Nicks, Talking Heads, Smokey Robinson, Village People, Crowded House, Burt Bacharach, Ray Charles, The Doors, Stone Temple Pilots, Sun Records, and many more. As a company, we strive for excellence in the pursuit of iconic artists and catalogs that not only reflect great artistry but also impact and influence culture.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Income Tracking Analyst with a strong work ethic and a sharp mind to ensure the accuracy and completeness of all incoming and calculated royalty data, in accordance with contracts and copyright law. You will play a crucial role in systems that record and manage data for catalogs, assets, and transactions. The role reports to the VP, Revenue Growth & Income Tracking, and will work closely with the accounting, administration, marketing, and licensing teams.

To be successful, you should have:

• Bachelor’s degree required, with 3+ years of relevant work experience in the music industry required
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel (Power Pivot, Lookups, Macros)
• Experience creating reports, dashboards, and data visualizations using Power BI, Tableau, or other similar tools
• Strong data analysis skills, including experience in analyzing music royalty reports
• Ability to synthesize large volumes of data and create reports from scratch is required
• Accounting and/or finance experience required
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, with analytical and problem-solving skills required
• Ability to multitask and manage time to prioritize tasks
• Must be self-motivated with an intellectual curiosity
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Your responsibilities as the Income Tracking Analyst will include:

• Reviewing incoming statements and payments from third parties for accuracy and completeness; following up with revenue sources as appropriate
• Preparing management reports using business intelligence tools to track and analyze earnings vs prior reports, projections, and streams & airplay data
• Identifying irregularities in reporting; synthesizing data to present to the administration and royalty audit teams for further review and correction
• Recording Net Publisher’s Share and Net Label Share across income types to the General Ledger
• Maintaining a deep understanding of investments, contract terms, and financial metrics
• Proactively partnering with marketing, branding, content, and licensing teams regarding rights owned and revenue impact of projects to inform real-time decisions and opportunities
• Engaging in desktop audits to recover revenue and blackbox income
• Helping to ensure compliance with all internal and external policies and regulations
• Using best practices to improve the efficiency of processes and analyses
• Communicating regularly and effectively with the team regarding all major issues impacting data and reporting

Best-in-Class Benefits and Perks:

We offer exceptional benefits to our employees. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer an excellent career path. We offer one of the most comprehensive benefit programs available for small businesses, featuring a healthcare plan, 401(k), long-term and short-term disability, holidays, life insurance, a hybrid work schedule, and vacation time.

The estimated base salary range for this position is $75,000 to $90,000 per year. The actual salary rate offered to candidates will depend on a variety of factors, including, without limitation, years of relevant experience, business needs, and the candidate’s overall qualifications for the position as assessed by Primary Wave. The salary range is subject to change at any time and depends on internal and external factors.

We strive to create an optimal environment for our employees, where they can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.

Ready to orchestrate your future in the music industry?

Take the first step by submitting your resume and cover letter, available at the link below, and let the music set the tone! https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/j/85112543

Individuals can perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

We are an equal-opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment.