Licensing Audit Analyst

Job Title: Licensing Audit Analyst
Job Location: Pawtucket RI 02862
Job Contract: 5 Months on W2
Job Description:

Client Description:
****** is a global play and entertainment company known for iconic franchises such as Transformers My Little Pony Peppa Pig Play-Doh Power Rangers Nerf Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons. We create brand experiences spanning toys games digital content licensing and retail combining consumer insights with creative innovation to deliver joy worldwide.

Job Summary:
The Licensing Audit Analyst provides continuity for ***** Internal Audits Licensing Center of Excellence (COE) audit program during a planned leave. This role helps manage inbound (in-license) and outbound (out-license) royalty audits from initiation through resolution serving as a point of contact between ***** stakeholders licensors licensees and third-party audit firms. Reporting to the Manager Internal Audit Licensing COE the role ensures audit findings are accurately validated disputes are resolved and revenue-recovery and compliance opportunities are fully realized during the coverage period.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the lifecycle of assigned inbound and outbound licensing audits including audit scoping timeline management and stakeholder coordination.
• Serve as the primary liaison with external audit firms licensors and licensees on active audit engagements.
• Review and validate audit findings financial calculations and contractual interpretations; lead resolution of disputed findings corrective actions and settlement discussions.
• Prepare and present executive summaries dashboards and audit results to management.
• Coordinate with Finance Legal Commercial Brand Management and Revenue Accounting on audit-related matters and information requests.
• Maintain audit tracking schedules recovery status reporting and complete audit files in accordance with company and contractual requirements.
• Provide guidance and continuity support to junior audit staff as needed during the coverage period.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration Legal Studies or a related field.
• 3 years of experience in licensing royalty audit contract compliance or related financial audit functions including experience independently managing audit engagements.
• Strong working knowledge of licensing agreements royalty provisions audit rights and contractual financial terms.
• Strong analytical organizational and communication skills with the ability to summarize complex information and present clear recommendations to management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office applications; experience with audit tracking or royalty systems is a plus.
• CPA CIA CFE or other relevant professional certification preferred.