John R.

Experience

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  Elektra Entertainment

  Jun 1997 - Oct 1998

  Royalty Accountant

  • Reviewed contracts to determine rates and publisher splits for accurate payee information• Supervised and delegated work to ensure timely and accurate task completion• Developed strong skills in contract analysis and team management

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  Sesame Workshop

  Oct 1998 - Jan 2001

  Assistant Manager of Residuals

  • Managed residual payments for actors, musicians, and guilds, utilizing a manual process and coordinating with IT for a new system.• Prepared budgets and forecasts for production department, ensuring timely payments and accurate financial planning.• Supervised and trained a team of two employees, effectively distributing Home Video payments at the close of each quarter.

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  The Music Sales Group

  Jan 2002 - Nov 2005

  Royalty Manager

  -Acted as a liaison between the accounting department and licensing department to ensure the accuracy of royalty data prior to each quarterly close•Reviewed contracts and song agreements to properly distribute royalties •Successfully cleared out large royalty amounts from suspense/deferred reports. •Manually created royalty trend reports for upper management•Maintained accurate rate and composer information in Maestro, an AS400 based application•Coordinated royalty system updates, took on role of systems administrator when system administrator was unavailable Show less

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  The Pokémon Company International

  Dec 2005 - Apr 2008

  Senior Royalty Accountant

  • Provided full accounting for cash receipts to parent company and rights holders on a quarterly basis.• Collaborated with Jaguar development team to enhance the licensing system in alignment with organizational objectives.• Implemented an audit program to increase licensing revenue and prepared royalty forecasts for upper management.

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  EMI Music

  Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

  Associate Director Royalty Audit

  • Managed a large number of pending artist royalty audits at EMI Music, overseeing every step of the audit process from fieldwork to report compilation.• Collaborated with IT to develop new system mapping rules and create customized reports for high profile audits.• Responded to artist audit inquiries and communicated findings to upper management and outside attorneys.

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  Carl Fischer Music Publishing

  Sept 2010 - Mar 2011

  Royalty Manager

  • Managed the royalty department at Carl Fischer Music Publishing, overseeing the processing of royalty statements and enhancing the royalty system.• Interacted with affiliated songwriters and publishers to ensure accurate royalty distribution and maintain strong relationships.

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  Warner Music Group

  Sept 2011 - Jan 2013

  Royalty Contract Analyst

  • Assisted in implementing a comprehensive rights management system at Warner Music Group.• Interpreted and summarized artist and producer contracts for entry into the EROS royalty system.

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  ABKCO Music & Records, Inc.

  Mar 2013 - Jul 2013

  Directory of Royalty Accounting

  • Led the implementation of the Record Maestro royalty system at ABKCO Music & Records, Inc.• Provided training on system functionality and contract entry, enhancing staff productivity.• Created a contract entry form for efficient data input into the system.• Presented Scope definition to executive management, facilitating decision-making for critical implementation.

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  DreamWorks Animation

  Jul 2013 - Apr 2014

  Senior Financial Analyst-Royalty Participations

  • Assisted finance group with the transition of royalty function to Dreamworks post acquisition of Classic Media.• Responsible for financial analysis, rendering financial statements, and contract analysis.• Achieved seamless integration of royalty function, ensuring accurate financial reporting and analysis.

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  Pearson Education

  Aug 2014 - Apr 2017

  Senior Royalty Auditor

  • Conducted audit fieldwork, financial analysis, and drafted response letters for royalty audits on behalf of authors.• Managed multiple royalty audits simultaneously with strong attention to deadlines.• Collaborated with internal groups to gather information and prepare audit work papers.

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  Tommy Boy Entertainment

  Jun 2017 - Nov 2017

  Contract Analyst

  • Reviewed and summarized recording artist agreements, license agreements, and co-publisher agreements for Tommy Boy Entertainment.• Implemented a rights and royalties system to streamline contract analysis processes.• Developed strong analytical skills and attention to detail in contract review.• Enhanced understanding of music industry legal agreements and copyright laws.

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  Rubie's Costume Company, Inc.

  Feb 2018 - May 2018

  Royalty Accounting CONSULTANT

  • Analyzed royalty statements with superior attention to detail at Rubie's Costume Company, Inc.• Spearheaded special projects to enhance processes and streamline operations.• Utilized advanced analytical skills to drive results and ensure accuracy in financial reporting.

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  Amscan

  Sept 2019 - Oct 2021

  Royalty Accountant

  • Managed the remittance of royalty statements to licensors for quarterly royalty close at Amscan in Elmsford, New York.• Analyzed and administered Alliant, Amscan's in-house royalty system, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.• Successfully completed special projects as assigned, meeting tight quarterly reporting deadlines.• Developed strong skills in financial analysis, reporting, and system administration.

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  Macmillan

  Sept 2021 - Aug 2022

  Royalty Manager

  • Managed royalty accounting process for TOR book publishing group at Macmillan.• Ensured accurate royalty statements remittance to authors.• Developed strong analytical skills in financial management.• Improved efficiency in royalty accounting process through meticulous attention to detail.

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  WildBrain

  Oct 2022 - Nov 2023

  Royalty Accountant

  • Assisted in the implementation of the West End Rights and Royalties system at WildBrain.• Worked diligently to ensure current processes were aligned with the new system.• Collaborated with team members to streamline royalty accounting procedures for efficiency.

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  Music Theatre International

  Oct 2023 - now

  Royalty Accountant

  • Assisted in implementing the Alliant royalty system at Music Theatre International, ensuring data integrity during the migration process.• Collaborated with team members to streamline royalty accounting processes and improve efficiency.• Developed strong analytical skills and attention to detail while working in a fast-paced environment.