Join the leader in collaborative licensing and help us advance inclusive and efficient new patent licensing approaches to drive innovation globally. Via Licensing Alliance is dedicated to accelerating global technology adoption, fostering participation, and generating return on innovation with balanced IP 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.
Via LA is an independently managed company owned by industry-leading participants with over 25 years of intellectual property licensing leadership. Our expertise extends to intellectual property, technology standardization, strategic business development, and program administration. Affiliated specialists in the fields of finance, antitrust law, and patent analysis complete the set of capabilities that make Via LA a premier solutions provider to the world’s most sophisticated technology and entertainment companies.
What you’ll do
The Royalty Analyst is responsible for processing Licensee royalty reporting, preparing invoices, providing excellent customer service to large corporate accounts, handling complicated questions regarding royalty reporting, billing, and taxes from customers worldwide, and working with large amounts of data to analyze royalty reporting and payment collection trends. All job functions must be completed within set deadlines and with accuracy. In addition, the Royalty Analyst assists management with month-end, quarter-end and year-end financial close activities.
The Royalty Analyst plays an integral role in maintaining and enhancing Licensee customer relationships through professional email correspondence. The Royalty Analyst is well-organized, pays strict attention to detail, strives to meet high expectations, and effectively manages multiple projects and tasks simultaneously. The Royalty Analyst takes initiative and demonstrates willingness and ability to solve complex problems. The Royalty Analyst is highly competent in learning new and updating existing skills to meet the position requirements as they evolve. The Royalty Analyst has a keen business acumen and possesses strong tendency to think critically and analytically.
The Royalty Analyst is expected to work towards collective team goals by serving as a lead in the training of new team members and providing guidance to team members regarding communications to Licensees. Our business is predicated on the licensing agreements with our clients and understanding the methodologies and intricacies of these agreements is essential to the success of the organization. The Royalty Analyst is expected to develop a good understanding of royalty calculation and allocation methods. Strict adherence to internal controls and operational protocols is crucial to our ability to provide the highest level of service and meet our contractual obligations. This hybrid role requires to work onsite at the Greenwood Village office three days per week (Tues/Wed/Thurs). Please only apply if you are located in the Denver Metro Area, as we do not provide relocation or travel assistance for this role.
You will:
- Handle with excellence a large workload consisting of high-volume reporters and difficult accounts
- Manage all aspects and be the main point of contact for the assigned accounts.
- Monitor the day-to-day operations related to Licensee communications, royalty reporting, invoicing, and the collection of payments to ensure proper handling of information in the company’s systems
- Provide guidance to team members regarding communications to be sent to customers according to department guidelines
- Participate in the training path of new team members to gain knowledge, understand processes and drive toward key results of the team and department
- Perform daily tasks efficiently and independently while ensuring adherence and consistency in the application of all established processes and procedures in accordance with SOC 1, SOX, or other requirements
- Make recommendations to management regarding departmental processes, procedures, and internal software systems to ensure that they are effective, efficient and mitigate errors and are properly documented
- Understand royalty calculation and allocation methods and licensing agreements
- Confirm accuracy of royalty calculations by having a strong understanding of different pool royalty calculation and allocation methodologies and implications of patent changes
- Assist in implementing and testing changes to internal software systems
- Respond via email to requests promptly and appropriately, communicate complicated information in a clear and concise manner
- Process, analyze, and manage large amounts of data in Excel and develop strong knowledge of proprietary software applications
What you need to succeed:
- Think analytically and critically; demonstrate the ability to solve problems within set guidelines and help other team members with problem-solving
- Be detail-oriented; our processes are dependent on data accuracy, and our success is driven by providing clean and accurate reporting
- The ability to multi-task based on business priorities and tight deadlines and proactively plan for the team accordingly is essential
- Work autonomously, take initiative, and be confident in decision-making, as well as communicate workload and balance projects with other team members
- Understand and apply a high level of internal controls and produce work that is of the highest professional quality
- Demonstrate sound judgement and decision making
- Ability to prioritize multiple demands and work well under pressure
Desired background:
- BS degree in Accounting, Finance, Mathematics, Economics or a related subject or equivalent experience preferred
- 2+ years proven relevant work experience preferred
- Demonstrated ability to lead projects and individuals
- Strong Office 365 skills (Outlook, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, etc.)
- Proven experience in quantitative and qualitative data analysis and reporting
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills; strong analytical abilities
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 $63,000 – $75,000 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.
