Manager, Royalty Accounting

HarperCollins Publishers

Manager, Royalty Accounting at HarperCollins overseeing financial control and reporting. Leading the Accounting and Subrights functions for North American operations.

Posted 6/8/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $95,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee the North American Accounting and Subrights teams
Ensure all transactions are accurately supported and adhere to GAAP, internal policies, and industry standards
Control and validate all financial postings for royalty, licensing, and intercompany transactions
Review and approve financial provisions and ensure accuracy of complex accruals
Manage the royalty system structure and coordinate software functionality
Serve as the primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) for North American royalty accounting
Empower the team to prepare sophisticated reporting for joint ventures, profit shares, and other financial requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 10 years in corporate accounting, finance, or royalty operations
At least 5 years in a senior leadership or high-level analyst role
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
CPA or other professional certification is preferred
Strong knowledge of royalty or cost accounting and revenue recognition (Order-to-Cash)
Familiarity with sales, distribution of goods, warehouse processes, author contracts, and contract interpretation
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Experience with JDE Financials, Order-to-Cash software, or the Klopotek royalty system is highly desired
Exceptional communication skills across phone, email, and in-person interactions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package
Variety of physical health benefits
Retirement and savings plans
Caregiving support
Emotional wellbeing programs
Transportation benefits
Elective benefits offered according to personal situations

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Hard Skills & Tools

GAAProyalty accountingcost accountingrevenue recognitionfinancial provisionsaccrualsfinancial postingsreportingMicrosoft ExcelOrder-to-Cash

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationteam empowermentanalytical skillsinterpersonal skills

Certifications

CPABachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in Finance