Licensing Audit Analyst

The Licensing Audit Analyst provides continuity for Internal 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 between stakeholders, 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.

• 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.

• 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.