Senior Director, Royalty Accounting
CurrentI lead a team of 7 in royalty accounting operations, driving efficiency and ensuring accuracy across all financial processes. My responsibilities include overseeing monthly license fee payments, reviewing license agreements for accuracy, and maintaining interdepartmental communication with Programming, Legal, and Operations teams to ensure the smooth release of products.In this role, I’ve partnered closely with IT to optimize product management and cash management systems, ensuring these tools meet evolving business needs. I’ve also played a critical role in testing and enhancing new reporting systems, such as Business Objects, to improve data accessibility and usability for the entire organization. Additionally, I’ve been involved in balance sheet reconciliations, year-end audits with EY, and various special projects for process improvement.FOCUS AREAS:▬▬▬▬Royalty Accounting ✦ License Fee Management ✦ Financial Reconciliation ✦ Team Leadership ✦ Cross-Functional Collaboration ✦ Process Optimization ✦ Data Analysis ✦ Systems Integration ✦ Audit Preparation ✦ Cash Management ✦ Problem Solving ✦ Financial Reporting ✦ Workflow StandardizationKEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:▬▬▬▬✦ Led the development of a new royalty accounting system, improving accuracy and streamlining processes across departments.✦ Increased cash management efficiency substantially through system optimization and process standardization.✦ Played a critical role in testing and launching Business Objects, improving data reporting and accessibility.✦ Collaborated with IT and finance teams to enhance product management and cash management systems.