Associate, Strategic Finance

This is a Full Time Job


About ASCAP

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a membership association of more than one million songwriters, composers and music publishers, and represents some of the world’s most talented music creators. Founded and governed by songwriters, composers and publishers, it is the only performing rights organization in the U.S. that operates on a not-for-profit basis. ASCAP licenses a repertory of over 20 million musical works to hundreds of thousands of businesses that use music, including streaming services, cable television, radio and satellite radio and brick and mortar businesses such as retail stores, hotels, clubs, restaurants and bars. ASCAP collects the licensing fees; identifies, matches and processes trillions of performances every year; and returns nearly 90 cents of every dollar back to its members as royalties. The ASCAP blanket license offers an efficient solution for businesses to legally perform ASCAP music while respecting the right of songwriters and composers to be paid fairly. ASCAP puts music creators first, advocating for their rights and the value of music on Capitol Hill, driving innovation that moves the industry forward, building community and providing the resources and support that creators need to succeed in their careers. Learn more and stay in touch at www.ascap.com, on X and Instagram @ASCAP and on Facebook.

Job Overview

The Associate, Strategic Finance will play a critical role in monitoring and analyzing ASCAP’s revenue growth and developing growth strategies, both domestically and internationally. This is a newly established, multi-disciplinary role straddling Licensing, International, Finance, and Distribution.

Responsibilities:
• Mine industry research for actionable intelligence to support ASCAP’s licensing efforts
• Management of dashboards and KPIs for domestic revenue performance
• Cross-departmental coordination of financial input for cash flow management
• Development of presentations to assess risks and opportunities
• Monthly domestic revenue reports for distribution to Finance
• Assistance with migration of data from legacy to new financial planning systems
• Go-to-market strategic analysis for new initiatives
• Analysis to support membership growth strategies
• Ad hoc support for acquisitions, litigation and other corporate activity
• Assist with development and updates of budgets, forecasts and long-range planning

Qualifications & Requirements:
• Minimum 2 years professional experience in investment banking or related field
• Keen eye for detail, high levels of conscientiousness and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to work under time constraints
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of corporate finance and financial accounting
• Superb Excel, Google Sheets and financial modeling skills
• Excellent PowerPoint presentation skills, with a knack for using data to tell a story
• Salesforce and ERP / general ledger experience a plus
• Familiarity and some experience with Python, R or SQL a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance or other quantitative discipline
• Knowledge of Media and Technology industries and familiarity with sources of industry research (S&P Capital IQ, BIA, IBISWorld, etc.)

Occasional travel for in-person meetings may be required.

Please be aware that ASCAP is not a nut-free or other allergen-free workplace.

Compensation/Benefits:

Besides providing a unique and dynamic work environment, there are a few other reasons you should consider ASCAP in your career planning. We also offer generous benefit options that are comprehensive and provide the flexibility that most employees want and need. These health care and financial plan options include the following:
• A choice of either network-only provider medical and dental plans or more flexible medical and dental plans where you can see providers in or out-of-network
• Vision plan that offers both in and out-of-network provider options
• 401(k) Plan that offers pre-tax, Roth, and an after-tax employee contribution option which includes a company match.
• An additional employer paid discretionary profit share contribution, regardless of your participation in the 401(k) Plan
• Generous time-off policy
• 12 company holidays
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Short-term disability insurance/salary continuation and long-term disability insurance
• Company provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Employee gym discounts at select gyms
• Commuter benefits
• Voluntary pet health insurance
• Voluntary auto and homeowners insurance
• Voluntary employee, spouse, and dependent life insurance options
• Voluntary ID protection Coverage

ASCAP is an equal opportunity employer. All ASCAP employment decisions are made on the basis of individual qualifications and performance and not on the basis of race, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, genetic information, disability, handicap, color, creed, religion, veteran status, or any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $120,000 to $160,000 and will be determined on an individualized basis depending on several factors that are unique to each candidate including geographic location (due to differences in the cost of labor), skills, education and prior relevant experience.