Licensing Audit Analyst

Job Title: Licensing Audit Analyst Job Location: Pawtucket, RI 02862 Job Contract: 5 Months on W2 Job Description: Client Description:is a global play and entertainment company known for iconic franchises such as Transformers, My Little Pony, Peppa Pig, Play-Doh, Power Rangers, Nerf, Magic: The Gathering, and Dungeons & Dragons. We create brand experiences spanning toys, games, digital content, licensing, and retail, combining consumer insights with creative innovation to deliver joy worldwide. Job Summary: The Licensing Audit Analyst provides continuity forInternal Audit's Licensing Center of Excellence (COE) audit program during a planned leave. This role helps manage inbound (in-license) and outbound (out-license) royalty audits from initiation through resolution, serving as a point of contact betweenstakeholders, licensors, licensees, and third-party audit firms. Reporting to the Manager, Internal Audit Licensing COE, the role ensures audit findings are accurately validated, disputes are resolved, and revenue-recovery and compliance opportunities are fully realized during the coverage period. Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the lifecycle of assigned inbound and outbound licensing audits, including audit scoping, timeline management, and stakeholder coordination.
• Serve as the primary liaison with external audit firms, licensors, and licensees on active audit engagements.
• Review and validate audit findings, financial calculations, and contractual interpretations; lead resolution of disputed findings, corrective actions, and settlement discussions.
• Prepare and present executive summaries, dashboards, and audit results to management.
• Coordinate with Finance, Legal, Commercial, Brand Management, and Revenue Accounting on audit-related matters and information requests.
• Maintain audit tracking schedules, recovery status reporting, and complete audit files in accordance with company and contractual requirements.
• Provide guidance and continuity support to junior audit staff as needed during the coverage period.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Legal Studies, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in licensing, royalty audit, contract compliance, or related financial audit functions, including experience independently managing audit engagements.
• Strong working knowledge of licensing agreements, royalty provisions, audit rights, and contractual financial terms.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to summarize complex information and present clear recommendations to management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office applications; experience with audit tracking or royalty systems is a plus.
• CPA, CIA, CFE, or other relevant professional certification preferred.