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Royalty Analyst, Merchandise Licensing
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Position Summary
Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman ("GRF") is seeking a Royalty Analyst, Merchandise Licensing ideally with experience handling complex royalty and/or merch licensing accounting. This position can be based out of White Plains, NY or New York, NY on a remote basis. The Royalty Analyst role assists the department in conducting compliance examinations on behalf of entertainment clients and other rights holders.
Primary Responsibilities
- Assist managers with merchandise licensing audits on behalf of Consumer Products Companies, Fortune 500 Companies, and other intellectual property rights holders
- Assist with planning audit steps and budgeting for anticipated audit engagements
- Liaise with representatives regarding document requests and review
- Prepare written report of findings including calculations claims and narrative describing procedures performed
- Stay abreast of topics impacting participations, such as new exploitation platforms, international distribution, or new guild agreements
- Organize and manipulate large electronic datasets
- Maintain organization of files
- Draft summarizations of contracts
- Accumulate and summarize data from clients and auditees
- Conduct analysis to create claim schedules
- Conduct fieldwork at auditee offices
- Conduct internet research
- Other projects and duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree is required. Degrees in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics or Mathematics is preferred
- 0-2 years of experience in a similar role, or new grads with internships
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, including Pivot Tables and formulas (such as VLOOKUP and SUMIF) – bonus points for experience with Power Pivot and Power Query
- A genuine interest in the merchandise licensing business and merchandise royalties
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Strong time management skills to prioritize tasks to meet strict deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- While not required, experience or education in the merchandise licensing business, particularly merchandise licensing royalties and royalty audits are beneficial
This is a non-exempt, overtime eligible position. The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $60,000 - $65,000. Actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, subject matter expertise, geographic location where work will be performed, and the applicant's skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. Candidate information, including education and work experience, is verified upon an offer of employment. Falsification of application information may be grounds for denying employment.
Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
For information on our Job Applicant Privacy Notice, please click here.
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Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman ("GRF") is a leading full-service business management firm for an exclusive group of entertainers, athletes, executives and select high-net-worth individuals. With approximately 40 managing directors and over 700 staff members delivering comprehensive financial services in the fields of music, motion pictures, television, sports, literature, and other creative and performing arts, as well as multi-family office services for ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, GRF is part of Focus Financial Partners, a leading financial services firm comprised of wealth management, family office, and business management services. For more information about GRF, visit: https://www.grfllp.com/ or follow the company on LinkedIn.
Focus is an equal opportunity employer and bases its employment decisions on the employee or candidate’s skillset, and without regard to an employee or candidate’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state and/or federal law.
Focus complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact careers@focuspartners.com.
The following language is for US based roles only
For California Applicants: Information on your California privacy rights can be found here
For Indiana Applicants: It is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against a prospective employee on the basis of status as a veteran by refusing to employ an applicant on the basis that they are a veteran of the armed forces of the United States, a member of the Indiana National Guard or a member of a reserve component.
For Maryland Applicants: I UNDERSTAND THAT UNDER MARYLAND LAW, AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT REQUIRE OR DEMAND, AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT, THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL SUBMIT TO OR TAKE A POLYGRAP OR SIMILAR TEST. AN EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS LAW IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SUBJECT TO A FINE NOT EXCEEDING $100.
For Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
For Montana Applicants: If hired, the employment relationship is governed by the Wrongful Discharge from Employment Act. Mont. Code Ann. Section 39-2-901.
For Rhode Island Applicants: Focus is subject to Chapters 29-38 of Title 28 of the General Laws of Rhode Island and is therefore covered by the state’s workers’ compensation law. If you willfully provide false information about your ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, you may be barred from filing a claim under the provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Act of the State of Rhode Island if the false information is directly related to the personal injury that is the basis for the new claim for compensation. The Company complies fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Internal Tax Manager - Research & Audit
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Position Summary
Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman is seeking an Internal Tax Manager to join our team of dedicated professionals. The Internal Tax Manager is responsible for consulting with Firm partners, managers and staff on client tax issues, and will also handle/assist with income tax audits. Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman provides team members the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule. The hybrid work arrangement may be adjusted or altered to fill the needs of the role, including potentially working in-office for 3+ days per week. This position can be based out of New York or White Plains on a hybrid basis.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide support to Staff, Managers and Managing Directors by fielding tax questions, conducting tax research and acting as subject matter expert
- Assist in handling tax notices and income tax audits with Staff and Managers
- Monitor new tax developments and provide guidance about them to the Firm
- Limited review and possible preparation of moderate to complex, multi-state tax returns (individual, S corporation, C corporation, partnership, estate, and trusts)
- Other projects and duties as assigned
Qualifications
- 6+ years of well-rounded income tax experience, ideally for clients in the entertainment space
- Experience with HNW individuals and their multistate S corporations and partnerships
- Ability to use research software (i.e., RIA, CCH, etc.) to conduct tax research and tax planning with minimal supervision, and to prepare clear and concise answers to questions asked
- Prior experience handling day-to-day tax questions, monitoring tax law changes, trends and guidance, and sending tax updates to partners, managers, staff and/or clients
- Prior experience handling federal and state tax correspondence
- Prior experience conducting federal and state tax audits
- Background familiarity with the entertainment industry (namely music, film, TV, sports and fashion) is favored
- Solid interpersonal skills and other key soft skills (i.e., critical thinking, adaptability, time management, emotional intelligence, active listening, etc.)
- Sense of urgency and demonstrated ability to follow through
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Commitment to professionalism, discretion and accuracy
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Excel, Word, Outlook)
Required Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree, CPA license, and 6+ years of solid tax research and income tax audit experience
Preferred Education & Experience: MST or JD, 8+ years of experience in similar role, familiar with RIA and CCH tax research services and CCH Axcess tax software
The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $140,000 - $175,000. Actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, subject matter expertise, geographic location where work will be performed, and the applicant's skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. Candidate information, including education and work experience, is verified upon an offer of employment. Falsification of application information may be grounds for denying employment.
Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
For information on our Job Applicant Privacy Notice, please click here.
#LI-TN1
Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman ("GRF") is a leading full-service business management firm for an exclusive group of entertainers, athletes, executives and select high-net-worth individuals. With approximately 40 managing directors and over 700 staff members delivering comprehensive financial services in the fields of music, motion pictures, television, sports, literature, and other creative and performing arts, as well as multi-family office services for ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, GRF is part of Focus Financial Partners, a leading financial services firm comprised of wealth management, family office, and business management services. For more information about GRF, visit: https://www.grfllp.com/ or follow the company on LinkedIn.
Focus is an equal opportunity employer and bases its employment decisions on the employee or candidate’s skillset, and without regard to an employee or candidate’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state and/or federal law.
Focus complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact careers@focuspartners.com.
The following language is for US based roles only
For California Applicants: Information on your California privacy rights can be found here
For Indiana Applicants: It is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against a prospective employee on the basis of status as a veteran by refusing to employ an applicant on the basis that they are a veteran of the armed forces of the United States, a member of the Indiana National Guard or a member of a reserve component.
For Maryland Applicants: I UNDERSTAND THAT UNDER MARYLAND LAW, AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT REQUIRE OR DEMAND, AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT, THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL SUBMIT TO OR TAKE A POLYGRAP OR SIMILAR TEST. AN EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS LAW IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SUBJECT TO A FINE NOT EXCEEDING $100.
For Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
For Montana Applicants: If hired, the employment relationship is governed by the Wrongful Discharge from Employment Act. Mont. Code Ann. Section 39-2-901.
For Rhode Island Applicants: Focus is subject to Chapters 29-38 of Title 28 of the General Laws of Rhode Island and is therefore covered by the state’s workers’ compensation law. If you willfully provide false information about your ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, you may be barred from filing a claim under the provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Act of the State of Rhode Island if the false information is directly related to the personal injury that is the basis for the new claim for compensation. The Company complies fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Internal Tax Manager - Research & Audit
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Position Summary
Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman is seeking an Internal Tax Manager to join our team of dedicated professionals. This position can be based out of Chicago on a hybrid basis. The Internal Tax Manager is responsible for consulting with Firm partners, managers and staff on client tax issues, and will also handle/assist with income tax audits.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide support to Staff, Managers and Managing Directors by fielding tax questions, conducting tax research and acting as subject matter expert
- Assist in handling tax notices and income tax audits with Staff and Managers
- Monitor new tax developments and provide guidance about them to the Firm
- Limited review and possible preparation of moderate to complex, multi-state tax returns (individual, S corporation, C corporation, partnership, estate, and trusts)
- Other projects and duties as assigned
Qualifications
- 6+ years of well-rounded income tax experience, ideally for clients in the entertainment space
- Experience with HNW individuals and their multistate S corporations and partnerships
- Ability to use research software (i.e., RIA, CCH, etc.) to conduct tax research and tax planning with minimal supervision, and to prepare clear and concise answers to questions asked
- Prior experience handling day-to-day tax questions, monitoring tax law changes, trends and guidance, and sending tax updates to partners, managers, staff and/or clients
- Prior experience handling federal and state tax correspondence
- Prior experience conducting federal and state tax audits
- Background familiarity with the entertainment industry (namely music, film, TV, sports and fashion) is favored
- Solid interpersonal skills and other key soft skills (i.e., critical thinking, adaptability, time management, emotional intelligence, active listening, etc.)
- Sense of urgency and demonstrated ability to follow through
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Commitment to professionalism, discretion and accuracy
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Excel, Word, Outlook)
Required Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree, CPA license, and 6+ years of solid tax research and income tax audit experience
Preferred Education & Experience: MST or JD, 8+ years of experience in similar role, familiar with RIA and CCH tax research services and CCH Axcess tax software
The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $140,000 - $175,000. Actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, subject matter expertise, geographic location where work will be performed, and the applicant's skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. Candidate information, including education and work experience, is verified upon an offer of employment. Falsification of application information may be grounds for denying employment.
Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
For information on our Job Applicant Privacy Notice, please click here.
#LI-TN1
Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman ("GRF") is a leading full-service business management firm for an exclusive group of entertainers, athletes, executives and select high-net-worth individuals. With approximately 40 managing directors and over 700 staff members delivering comprehensive financial services in the fields of music, motion pictures, television, sports, literature, and other creative and performing arts, as well as multi-family office services for ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, GRF is part of Focus Financial Partners, a leading financial services firm comprised of wealth management, family office, and business management services. For more information about GRF, visit: https://www.grfllp.com/ or follow the company on LinkedIn.
Focus is an equal opportunity employer and bases its employment decisions on the employee or candidate’s skillset, and without regard to an employee or candidate’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state and/or federal law.
Focus complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact careers@focuspartners.com.
The following language is for US based roles only
For California Applicants: Information on your California privacy rights can be found here
For Indiana Applicants: It is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against a prospective employee on the basis of status as a veteran by refusing to employ an applicant on the basis that they are a veteran of the armed forces of the United States, a member of the Indiana National Guard or a member of a reserve component.
For Maryland Applicants: I UNDERSTAND THAT UNDER MARYLAND LAW, AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT REQUIRE OR DEMAND, AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT, THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL SUBMIT TO OR TAKE A POLYGRAP OR SIMILAR TEST. AN EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS LAW IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SUBJECT TO A FINE NOT EXCEEDING $100.
For Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
For Montana Applicants: If hired, the employment relationship is governed by the Wrongful Discharge from Employment Act. Mont. Code Ann. Section 39-2-901.
For Rhode Island Applicants: Focus is subject to Chapters 29-38 of Title 28 of the General Laws of Rhode Island and is therefore covered by the state’s workers’ compensation law. If you willfully provide false information about your ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, you may be barred from filing a claim under the provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Act of the State of Rhode Island if the false information is directly related to the personal injury that is the basis for the new claim for compensation. The Company complies fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Internal Tax Manager - Research & Audit
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Position Summary
Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman is seeking an Internal Tax Manager to join our team of dedicated professionals. This position can be based out of Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, or Austin. The Internal Tax Manager is responsible for consulting with Firm partners, managers and staff on client tax issues, and will also handle/assist with income tax audits.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide support to Staff, Managers and Managing Directors by fielding tax questions, conducting tax research and acting as subject matter expert
- Assist in handling tax notices and income tax audits with Staff and Managers
- Monitor new tax developments and provide guidance about them to the Firm
- Limited review and possible preparation of moderate to complex, multi-state tax returns (individual, S corporation, C corporation, partnership, estate, and trusts)
- Other projects and duties as assigned
Qualifications
- 6+ years of well-rounded income tax experience, ideally for clients in the entertainment space
- Experience with HNW individuals and their multistate S corporations and partnerships
- Ability to use research software (i.e., RIA, CCH, etc.) to conduct tax research and tax planning with minimal supervision, and to prepare clear and concise answers to questions asked
- Prior experience handling day-to-day tax questions, monitoring tax law changes, trends and guidance, and sending tax updates to partners, managers, staff and/or clients
- Prior experience handling federal and state tax correspondence
- Prior experience conducting federal and state tax audits
- Background familiarity with the entertainment industry (namely music, film, TV, sports and fashion) is favored
- Solid interpersonal skills and other key soft skills (i.e., critical thinking, adaptability, time management, emotional intelligence, active listening, etc.)
- Sense of urgency and demonstrated ability to follow through
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Commitment to professionalism, discretion and accuracy
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Excel, Word, Outlook)
Required Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree, CPA license, and 6+ years of solid tax research and income tax audit experience
Preferred Education & Experience: MST or JD, 8+ years of experience in similar role, familiar with RIA and CCH tax research services and CCH Axcess tax software
The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $140,000 - $175,000. Actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, subject matter expertise, geographic location where work will be performed, and the applicant's skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. Candidate information, including education and work experience, is verified upon an offer of employment. Falsification of application information may be grounds for denying employment.
Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
For information on our Job Applicant Privacy Notice, please click here.
#LI-TN1
Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman ("GRF") is a leading full-service business management firm for an exclusive group of entertainers, athletes, executives and select high-net-worth individuals. With approximately 40 managing directors and over 700 staff members delivering comprehensive financial services in the fields of music, motion pictures, television, sports, literature, and other creative and performing arts, as well as multi-family office services for ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, GRF is part of Focus Financial Partners, a leading financial services firm comprised of wealth management, family office, and business management services. For more information about GRF, visit: https://www.grfllp.com/ or follow the company on LinkedIn.
Focus is an equal opportunity employer and bases its employment decisions on the employee or candidate’s skillset, and without regard to an employee or candidate’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state and/or federal law.
Focus complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact careers@focuspartners.com.
The following language is for US based roles only
For California Applicants: Information on your California privacy rights can be found here
For Indiana Applicants: It is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against a prospective employee on the basis of status as a veteran by refusing to employ an applicant on the basis that they are a veteran of the armed forces of the United States, a member of the Indiana National Guard or a member of a reserve component.
For Maryland Applicants: I UNDERSTAND THAT UNDER MARYLAND LAW, AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT REQUIRE OR DEMAND, AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT, THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL SUBMIT TO OR TAKE A POLYGRAP OR SIMILAR TEST. AN EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS LAW IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SUBJECT TO A FINE NOT EXCEEDING $100.
For Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
For Montana Applicants: If hired, the employment relationship is governed by the Wrongful Discharge from Employment Act. Mont. Code Ann. Section 39-2-901.
For Rhode Island Applicants: Focus is subject to Chapters 29-38 of Title 28 of the General Laws of Rhode Island and is therefore covered by the state’s workers’ compensation law. If you willfully provide false information about your ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, you may be barred from filing a claim under the provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Act of the State of Rhode Island if the false information is directly related to the personal injury that is the basis for the new claim for compensation. The Company complies fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act.