Audit Manager

About Paramount

Paramount is on a mission to unleash the power of content. We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got the power to entertain the planet – and we're looking for passionate individuals to join our team. At Paramount, we co-create moments that matter for our audiences and employees, aiming to leave a positive mark on culture.

Job Overview

The Global Consumer Products Audit Manager will manage the end-to-end execution of the licensing audit program, from selection through settlement. This role develops and maintains an audit plan considering compliance, partner history, and category priorities. It also collaborates with Finance to establish annual recovery targets and audit strategies. Additionally, the manager will evaluate trends across audit findings to identify systemic process or reporting issues and recommend corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for external audit firms, assign projects, supply documentation, monitor progress, review findings, and ensure consistent application of contract terms.
• Conduct pre-audit reviews of licensee data, royalty statements, and payment histories to validate scope.
• Lead internal stakeholder meetings to align on findings, escalation paths, and settlement positions.
• Review all draft audit reports to ensure findings accuracy and contract alignment prior to finalization.
• Support negotiation and settlement of audit findings in partnership with Legal, when needed.
• Oversee audit tracking dashboards and recovery reporting for executive management.
• Maintain reliable audit pipeline status, including potential recoveries, open findings, and settlement progress.
• Partner with the Data Integrity and Royalty Operations teams to ensure audit findings inform ongoing process improvements.
• Work closely with Sales, Legal, and Finance to communicate findings and ensure contract language aligns with best practices for future deals.
• Partner with Tech to integrate automation tools that improve audit selection and data validation.
• Support compliance education initiatives with internal stakeholders and licenses.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance required (M.B.A. or C.P.A. preferred).
• 3+ years experience in accounting or audits (preferably with the big 4), royalty/licensing audit experience strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Additional Qualifications

• Ability to identify trends and inconsistencies requiring investigation.
• Solid working knowledge of licensing business.
• Proficient communication skills, written and verbal.
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external team members.
• Ability to work autonomously and to manage multiple concurrent tasks.
• Solid organizational skills and ability to standardize processes.

About Paramount

Paramount Skydance Corporation (NASDAQ: PSKY) is a leading global media and entertainment company. Driven by iconic studios, networks, and streaming services, Paramount's portfolio includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, and Pluto TV. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. We offer innovative streaming services, digital video products, and powerful capabilities in production, distribution, and advertising solutions.

Compensation & Benefits

Hiring Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00. This range applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay depends on location, market demands, experience, training, and education. Benefits include: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance, and PTO. This position is bonus eligible.

What We Offer

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages.
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community.

Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. Key skills/competency

• Audit Management
• Licensing Audits
• Royalty Audits
• Financial Analysis
• Contract Compliance
• Risk Assessment
• Data Analysis
• Process Improvement
• Stakeholder Management
• Accounting Principles