Position Music – Royalty Expense Manager; Nashville, TN

Position Overview

Headquartered in Burbank, CA with an expanding footprint in Nashville, TN, Position Music operates at the intersection of two of the nation’s most influential music and entertainment hubs. An independent music publisher and record label established in 1999 and still led by Founder, President and CEO Tyler Bacon, the company is known for its innovative, artist-centric approach. We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Royalty Expense Manager to support our music publishing and record label teams in our Nashville, TN office. You will be responsible for processing and tracking artist advances, recording costs, and marketing expenses within the royalty system (IRIS) and using internal tracking systems such as Expensify.

Key Responsibilities

• Match invoices to recording budgets and add recoupment details related to recording sessions, marketing, touring, and promotion campaigns for each invoice in alignment with artist and songwriter agreements.
• Coordinate with internal departments to collect and organize receipts, invoices, and payment documentation.
• Work closely with the Finance team to ensure timely and accurate processing of weekly payments.
• Collaborate with A&R and digital marketing teams to align on budgets and provide financial insight during record-making and promotional activities.
• Track spending across publishing and record label activities to ensure all costs are accurately accounted for.
• Compile, organize, and analyze financial and operational data from multiple sources to support clear reporting and decision-making.
• Assist with vendor and royalty system account setups, including requesting W-9 forms and other pertinent information.

Required Qualifications

• 2-4 years of accounts payable and/or royalty expense processing experience; prior music industry experience required.
• Familiarity with industry contracts and terminology (e.g., artist advances, recoupment, royalty splits).
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple streams of information simultaneously.
• Comfortable working with numbers, systems, and spreadsheets with strong Excel/Google Sheets skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, particularly when collaborating with creative or less detail-oriented colleagues.
• A self-starter with a problem-solving mindset and a collaborative spirit.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with music accounting systems and/or royalty platforms (e.g., IRIS, Counterpoint, Quick Books, Expensify).

Benefits & Perks

• Salary: $50,000 – $60,000 per year (based on experience and qualifications)
• Benefits: Robust medical/dental/vision offerings or option for private medical insurance reimbursement (up to $440/month, currently)
• Generous PTO and Sick Leave policy
• Employer contribution of 3% into 401(k), with 100% vesting after 1 month in plan
• Employer-paid Short Term & Long-Term disability insurance
• Schedule: Hybrid work environment (currently in office 3 days per week)
• A fun and respectful community of people with a passion for music
• Location: Nashville, TN