Join the leader in collaborative licensing and help us advance inclusive and efficient new patent licensing approaches. Via Licensing Alliance is dedicated to accelerating global technology adoption, fostering participation, and generating return on innovation with balanced licensing solutions for innovators and manufacturers of all sizes around the globe. Via LA administers dozens of licensing programs in audio, video, broadcast, power, and more for a variety of technologies, consisting of 25,000 patents in over 130 countries, with nearly 100 current patent holders and over 3,000 current licensees.
What you’ll do
Reporting to the Senior Manager of Accounting, this is a management position responsible for the day-to-day supervision of workflow in the Royalty Services (RS) Receivables team to meet Department and Company goals and objectives. The Manager will be responsible for overseeing staff to ensure the timely and accurate performance of work and proper adherence to Department and Company processes and procedures. The Manager must work with other RS Managers, the Global Compliance Department, the Accounting Department and Licensing Management to achieve Departmental and Company goals and deliver the highest level of customer service. This hybrid role is required to work in the Greenwood Village office three full days per week (Tuesday-Thursday).
You will:
- Manage and produce work product of the highest professional quality. Take initiative, be dependable and follow up in completing work assignments. Learn new and update existing skills, subject matter and competencies as necessary to meet the position requirements as they may evolve.
- Project professional courtesy and respectful behavior that promotes and enhances the Company’s image. Work well with and cooperate with other staff to resolve issues and conflicts
- Be knowledgeable of and comply with the Company’s personnel, financial reporting and control, computer, and workplace security policies and procedures. Supervise, train, evaluate, mentor and guide the growth and development of direct reports. Evaluate all direct reports in accordance with Company Personnel Policy. Continually evaluate the Department resource needs and make recommendations to the senior management.
- Enhance and build customer relationships through communications with customers and customer meetings
- Understand the technologies and the corresponding royalty bearing products within each patent pool administered by the Company
- Oversee end-to-end Accounts Receivable operations including billing, collections, customer reconciliations, dispute resolution and lead the monthly AR close process
- Collaborate with Revenue Accounting, Finance and Accounting to ensure correct forecasting and reporting of estimates and revenue monthly and quarterly.
- Build and mentor a high-performing AR team, supporting Shared Services or Corporate partners with training, process documentation, and knowledge-sharing.
- Drive timely and effective collections through structured follow-ups with customers and internal stakeholders
- Engage with senior leadership across functions such as Licensing, Legal, and Compliance to resolve outstanding issues impacting collections
- Monitor AR aging, analyze overdue accounts, and proactively manage risk through escalation and resolution frameworks. Prepare and/or review payment agreements or other arrangements for Licensees with overdue receivables for approval by upper management.
- Ensure teams timely and accurate application of customer receipts, credit reports, and adjustments
- Prepare and maintain reports in line with applicable financial reporting standards. Coordinate and present Key Performance Indicators to senior management, as they relate to Licensee reporting and payments.
- Work closely with internal and external auditors during audits, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with audit requirements
- Review final work product for accuracy and ensure that all established processes and procedures in accordance with SOX and SOC-1, or other similar requirements, are correctly implemented and followed by Department staff
- Collaborate with Department staff and management to identify process improvements. Evaluate new software and tools to improve Licensee reporting and payment processes. Make recommendations to management regarding processes and procedures to ensure that they are effective, efficient and mitigate errors. Coordinate and ensure the proper documentation and implementation of process improvements.
- Coordinate with management regarding new license pool agreements. Assist in developing operational processes for new license programs. Coordinate with Business Development and document operational understanding of new licensee programs and contracts, as it relates to royalty reporting and payments.
What you need to succeed:
- Strong understanding of credit risk assessment and provisioning norms
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to interact effectively with senior management and external customers
- Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and a proactive attitude
- Clear, empathetic communicator who thrives in cross-functional, global teams
Desired background:
- 8+ years of AR, Billing, or Collections experience in a tech-enabled or services environment; 2–3 years in a lead or manager capacity
- Proven track record in process design, automation, or systems improvements including working directly with a Development team
- Experience supporting monthly close cycles, reconciliations, and SOX/internal controls
- Proficiency in SalesForce and SAP is preferred
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Suite, especially Excel
- BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or similar field preferred
What you’ll love:
- Flexible work options (9/80 schedule) – employees in the U.S. get every other Friday off. That’s 26+ three day weekends a year!
- Competitive compensation (base + bonus)
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with Health Savings Account contributions
- 401(k) with 50% company match on the first 6% of eligible pay you contribute on a pre-tax or Roth basis
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Generous holiday, vacation and sick leave
- Supportive maternity, child bonding, and family care leave programs as well as short and long-term disability benefits
- Programs and resources to support your physical, financial and social well being
- Social activities including team events and onsites, all-company updates and retreat
- Catered weekly lunch + snacks and drinks when working in the office
- Temporary remote work option for qualified positions – employees can temporarily work remote from a location that is different from their designated office and home locations for up to 30 calendar days/20 workdays in any 12-month period with manager and company approval
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
The Denver Area base salary range for this full-time position is $97,000 – $117,000 and can vary if outside of this location. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, competencies, experience, market demands, internal parity, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range and perks and benefits for your location during the hiring process.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Via LA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our success depends on the combined skills and talents of all our employees. We are committed to making employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, family status, medical condition, disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
To Apply:
Please submit your resume to Careers@Via-LA.com, or apply via LinkedIn here.
