Type:

Contract/Temp Posted Date:

2026-09-16

Pay Range:

40.00 - 48.00 USD per hour Primary Function Our client is seeking an experienced Licensing Audit Analyst to provide continuity and support for its Internal Audit Licensing Center of Excellence (COE) during a planned leave of absence. This role will manage inbound and outbound royalty audits from initiation through resolution, serving as a key liaison between internal stakeholders, licensors, licensees, and third-party audit firms. The ideal candidate will have experience managing audit engagements, interpreting licensing agreements, and driving successful audit recoveries and compliance outcomes. Duties & Responsibilities Manage the full lifecycle of inbound and outbound licensing audits, including planning, scoping, timeline management, and stakeholder coordination. Serve as the primary point of contact with external audit firms, licensors, and licensees throughout audit engagements. Review and validate audit findings, financial calculations, and contractual interpretations. Lead discussions related to disputed findings, corrective actions, settlements, and recovery opportunities. Prepare executive summaries, dashboards, and audit reports for leadership review. Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Commercial, Brand Management, and Revenue Accounting teams to support audit requirements and information requests. Maintain audit tracking schedules, recovery status reports, and complete documentation in accordance with company policies and contractual obligations. Provide guidance and continuity support to junior audit team members when needed. Identify and support revenue recovery and compliance improvement opportunities. Skills & Qualifications Strong knowledge of licensing agreements, royalty provisions, audit rights, and contractual financial terms. Experience independently managing audit engagements from initiation through resolution. Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities. Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex information to leadership. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office applications. Experience with royalty management or audit tracking systems is a plus. Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CFE, or similar are preferred. Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Legal Studies, or a related field. Minimum of 3 years of experience in licensing audits, royalty audits, contract compliance, financial auditing, or a related field. Demonstrated experience managing audits and working with internal and external business partners.

Customer Service Commitment:

TeamPeople, a division of System One, is an organization dedicated to providing superior customer service. Outstanding customer service encompasses everything from performing the technical, creative and operational aspects of our jobs to the best of our ability, to going the extra mile to assist our customers and colleagues in any way. TeamPeople not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan. We respect, value and celebrate the unique attributes, characteristics and perspectives that make each person who they are. We also believe that bringing diverse individuals together allows us to collectively and more effectively address the issues that face our customers. It is our aim, therefore, that our partners, strategies and investments reflect these core values. TeamPeople is dedicated to providing superior customer service and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. TeamPeople, a division of System One, is an organization dedicated to providing superior customer service. Outstanding customer service encompasses everything from performing the technical, creative and operational aspects of our jobs to the best of our ability, to going the extra mile to assist our customers and colleagues in any way. TeamPeople not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan. We respect, value and celebrate the unique attributes, characteristics and perspectives that make each person who they are. We also believe that bringing diverse individuals together allows us to collectively and more effectively address the issues that face our customers. It is our aim, therefore, that our partners, strategies and investments reflect these core values. TeamPeople is dedicated to providing superior customer service and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.