Licensing Audit Analyst

Licensing Audit Analyst

Immediate need for a talented Licensing Audit Analyst. This is a 05+months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Pawtucket, RI (Hybrid). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested. Pay Range: $48 - $50/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the full lifecycle of inbound and outbound licensing audits, including planning, scoping, scheduling, and stakeholder coordination.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external audit firms, licensors, and licensees throughout active audit engagements.
• Review and validate audit findings, royalty calculations, and contractual interpretations for accuracy and compliance.
• Lead resolution of disputed findings, corrective actions, and settlement discussions with external partners.
• Prepare executive summaries, management presentations, dashboards, and audit result reports.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, Commercial, Brand Management, and Revenue Accounting to support audit requests and resolve contractual issues.
• Maintain audit tracking schedules, recovery reporting, and complete audit documentation in accordance with company policies.
• Provide continuity support and guidance to junior audit team members during the coverage period.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Legal Studies, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in licensing audits, royalty audits, contract compliance, or financial audit functions.
• Experience independently managing audit engagements from planning through resolution.
• Strong understanding of licensing agreements, royalty provisions, audit rights, and contractual financial terms.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to present complex findings to leadership.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, or CFE.
• Experience with royalty management systems or audit tracking platforms.
• Background supporting consumer products, entertainment, media, or licensing businesses.