Senior Manager/Director of Accounting – Rights & Royalties
MacmillanNew York, New York, United States
Posted October 21, 2025
130000 - 150000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Macmillan Publishers is the U.S. trade company that is part of the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group, a large family-owned group of media companies headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and process-driven accounting leader to oversee our Rights & Royalties accounting functions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
- 8+ years of progressive accounting experience (10+ years for Director level).
- Direct experience with rights & royalties accounting (required).
- Experience in publishing strongly preferred. Experience within entertainment & media mandatory.
- Strong process-improvement background with a track record of building scalable accounting processes in modern ERP systems.
- Proficiency in SAP or equivalent ERP systems (preferred).
- Advanced Excel skills and demonstrated ability to manage large, complex data sets.
- Strong understanding of internal controls and compliance requirements.
- Proven leadership skills with experience managing teams and working cross-functionally.
Benefits
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Visa Sponsorship
- Four Day Work Week
- Generous Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance
