Manager – Royalty Audit

Connor

Manager position at Connor Consulting focusing on royalty audit compliance and team management. Key responsibilities include project oversight, strategic relationships, and audit execution across global clients.

Posted 4/29/2026contractRemote • 🇨🇳 ChinaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and perform all facets of the audits for existing clients: resource planning, audit planning, audit execution, audit team management, deliverables review, etc.
Perform extensive excel analysis as part of audit execution, client internal initiatives and other services.
Manage audit KPIs including deadlines and budgets.
Interact with cross functional teams at clients/licensees and manage multiple projects across multiple clients simultaneously.
Prepare and review all client deliverables: reports, calculations, etc.
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.
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.
Recruit, develop and mentor a talented team of professionals, to help bring growth to the business.
Develop and maintain strong strategic relationships with clients and key industry contacts to generate revenue from existing clients and expand offerings to new clients.
Identify opportunities for new services, methodologies or work process for teams and clients.
Participate in sales pursuits for royalty and license compliance initiatives.
Assist in development and implementation of operational policies to support internal infrastructure growth.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS in Accountancy or related field; MBA, CPA, CA or other relevant certification is a plus but not required.
6+ years in Professional Services
Preferred third party audit experience, including contractual review, and/or contract compliance experience (royalty and licensing auditing).
A member of the Auditing/Advisory team from one of the Big 4 firms preferred but not required.
Strong references from existing employer/clients.
Demonstrate an understanding of business processes.
Strong background in auditing techniques and/or data analysis
Strong written and verbal presentation skills including the ability to translate technical information to a variety of technical and non-technical audiences.
Proven ability to influence and resolve issues with senior leaders and major customers; sophisticated negotiation skills is desirable.
Hard working, detail oriented and ability to motivate and manage engagement teams.
Self-driven, highly motivated, and able to work well independently and in team environments.
Proven experience with building strong relationships and instilling trust with clients and internal teams.
Ability to adapt to different licensee conditions and cultural differences while executing audits globally
Strategic thinker with ability to make prudent business decisions.
Professional and personable demeanor.
Flexibility to work effectively across multiple engagement teams, clients and licensees across the globe with different time zones.
English fluency both verbal and written is required.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite with strong Excel skills.
50% domestic and international travel required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working environment
Paid mental health days
Generous vacation package
Competitive compensation

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Hard Skills & Tools

audit executionaudit planningaudit managementdata analysisauditing techniquesKPI managementcontractual reviewcontract complianceperformance reviewsstrategic decision making

Soft Skills

communication skillsnegotiation skillsteam managementrelationship buildingdetail orientedself-drivenstrategic thinkingflexibilitycoachinginfluencing

Certifications

BA/BS in AccountancyMBACPACA