Royalty Accountant

Title: Royalty Accountant

Location: New York, Los Angeles, Miami

Department: Finance

Hybrid

Job Description:

Company Description

Duetti, founded in 2022, is on a mission to revolutionize the financial landscape for independent

music artists. Our innovative model provides immediate cash flow options, enabling artists to

monetize their master catalogs, individual tracks, or parts thereof-a unique opportunity that was

once exclusive to a select group of A-list artists. We employ a highly scalable data-centered

approach to catalog pricing and marketing, utilizing cutting-edge prediction and risk assessment

methodologies alongside innovative optimization tactics.

 

Founded by Lior Tibon, former COO of TIDAL, and Christopher Nolte, former Business

Development executive at Apple Music, Duetti publicly launched in May 2023 and now has over

$435 million in funding from Flexpoint Ford, Nyca, Northleaf, Viola Ventures, Roc Nation, and

others. Duetti's music platform has helped over 500 artists in over 30 countries receive up to $7

million per transaction.

 

With offices in New York City, Los Angeles, Miami, and London, Duetti offers a competitive

benefits package, including healthcare coverage, flexible paid time off, and a hybrid work model.

Duetti provides an inspiring and familial yet ambitious work environment, where your expertise

and creativity will contribute to reshaping the future of artist monetization and make an

immediate tangible impact on artists' lives. Join us on this transformative journey as we reshape

the financial landscape for artists.

Job Description

As we scale, we're seeking a highly motivated Royalty Accountant to help us manage the financial heartbeat of our business - royalties and cash flow.

The Royalty Accountant will play a critical role in ensuring accurate royalty revenue tracking, optimizing collection efforts, and supporting royalty accounting both internally and to our artist partners. This is a cross-functional role that interfaces with finance, legal, data/tech, and external partners. The ideal candidate is analytical, extremely detail-oriented, and thrives in a high-growth, fast-paced environment. This role will work closely with Duetti's Head of Finance and Assistant Controller.

You Will:

• • Track, reconcile, and record incoming royalty statements and payments from DSPs, publishers, labels, and PROs
  • Review and audit royalty reports to ensure accuracy and completeness
  • Maintain up-to-date catalog and rights ownership data in royalty systems
  • Assist in month-end and quarter-end close processes related to royalty revenue recognition
  • Work with external administrators and partners to resolve discrepancies or delays
  • Monitor accounts receivable and proactively follow up on outstanding payments
  • Build and maintain collection tracking reports and dashboards
  • Collaborate with finance and business affairs teams to ensure deal terms are properly reflected in collection expectations
  • Analyze trends in cash collections vs forecast and flag issues as they arise
  • Support investor reporting and cash flow modeling with real-time collections data
  • Assist in onboarding new catalogs and ingestion of historical royalty data
  • Support system improvements and automation initiatives

Requirements:

• • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Music Business, or a related field required
  • 2-5 years of experience in royalty accounting, music finance, collections, or audit
  • Experience with music royalties (publishing, master, neighboring rights, etc.)
  • Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills; experience with accounting software (Quickbooks, NetSuite, etc.); experience with royalty systems (e.g., Vistex, Counterpoint, Curve, Synchtank) a plus
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders
  • Self-starter mindset with a bias toward execution and accountability
  • Experience operating in vague, early-stage business environments with the self-drive to push projects forward
  • Knowledge of the music industry and a passion for innovation within the sector

$75,000 - $95,000 a year