Director, Inbound Audits

At BMG, we recognize the power of music and are dedicated to ensuring it thrives. We are a community of artists, songwriters, and partners, working together to create music and build lasting careers. Here, music creators find not just a business partner, but a trusted home where their work shapes culture and leaves a legacy. Together, we evolve and grow.

We believe that creativity flourishes when people feel they belong. That means building a culture where everyone can show up as themselves, contribute freely, and be treated with fairness and respect - whatever their background, identity, or life story. We’re committed to creating a workplace where individuality is valued, inclusion is intentional, and everyone has the chance to grow. All applicants to BMG will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Director, Inbound Audits

Nashville

Your Mission

As Director of Inbound Audits you will contribute to this mission by fostering trust and transparency between the company and its clients. You will lead the process and response to external royalty audits, ensuring our accounting is clearly presented, questions are addressed with accuracy, and any discrepancies are resolved fairly. By combining rigorous analysis with professional communication, you will help strengthen confidence in our royalty accounting reporting practices.

What You'll Be Doing

• Be responsible to manage the full inbound audit process and communication with the external audit firms.
• Be involved in every step of the royalty audit process for both songwriter and recording artist clients.
• Establish clear communication with the auditors and share information based on BMG’s best practices.
• Review incoming audit reports carefully and deduce the accuracy of the claims.
• Prepare and communicate BMG’s response to the audit report.
• Review client contracts and ensure compliance with the royalty accounting.
• Liaise with senior executives, legal, finance, and client representatives.
• Compile reports and source documents at the request of the auditors.
• Work closely with internal departments and foreign affiliates as needed to address audit inquires.
• Review and finetune internal processes and best practices for audits.
• Log and document audit related status, data and communication.

What You Bring

• Previous experience in royalty accounting or royalty audit in the music business (music publishing and/or recorded music).
• Strong data analysis skills — able to interpret large datasets, statements, and royalty reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced excel skills.
• Deep knowledge of the music publishing and/or recorded music industry, including rights structures, royalty flows, and licensing agreements.
• Capability to design and improve audit strategies, methodologies, and internal processes.
• Proficiency in royalty systems, databases, and BI tools.

What Would Be A Plus

• Skilled negotiator for resolving disputes and settlements arising from audit claims.
• SQL Knowlege 

Now What's In It For You

• Enjoy flexibility with our hybrid setup: 3 days in office, 2 days remote.
• Experience peace of mind knowing that our comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage has got you covered.
• Maximize your savings with our dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match of up to 6% after your first year.
• Say goodbye to accruing vacation days or hitting a cap; take time off when you need it with our flexible time off policy!
• Save money and time with our commuter benefits program.
• Stay healthy and earn financial rewards with our fitness reimbursement program and wellness incentives.
• Access well-being support 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Unlock your potential with development opportunities, including mentorship programs and LinkedIn Learning.
• Be inspired by our talented artists at our showcases and playbacks.

Pay Range
$90,000-96,000 per annum

The pay range listed above is dependent upon factors such as work experience, qualifications and business needs. In addition to the range above, this role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and applicable benefits.

• Ready to shape the future of music? 
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Founded in 2008, BMG reimagined the relationship between music companies, songwriters, and artists by offering fairer contracts, greater creative freedom, and unparalleled transparency in royalties and licensing. Now the fourth-largest music company in the world, BMG combines human creativity with cutting-edge technology to connect music with global audiences.

With 20 offices across 13 key markets, BMG represents more than three million songs and recordings, including some of the most iconic catalogs and works from leading artists and songwriters such as The Rolling Stones, Tina Turner, George Harrison, Blondie, and more. BMG is wholly owned and privately held by the international media, services, and education company Bertelsmann, whose other content businesses include the entertainment company RTL Group and the trade book publisher Penguin Random House.

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 Company: BMG Rights Management (US) LLC | Job ID: 283158