Manager, Licensing Operations

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

The Opportunity: 

Mattel is currently seeking a Manager Licensing Operations in El Segundo, CA. The position will be a member of a dynamic group focused on leading a team that manages contract administration, invoicing, royalties and collections for the Consumer Product, Content, Live Events and Digital Gaming teams.  Join a team that works to improve systems and process with data driven results to better support our stakeholders as they grow the business.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

•    Lead contract administration, royalty processing and collections with adherence to Mattel policies and procedures for a large volume of work (2,300+ contracts for CP, Content, Live Events and Digital Gaming).
•    Manage AR Aging, Balance Sheet forecasting and share metrics for Global Distribution
•    Prioritize revenue and accounts receivable activities
•    Manage Global Agent relationships, leverage their resources
•    Streamline processes with focus on automation
•    Support the development and facilitation of division wide training and change management
•    Manage and lead a team of 2 onshore and 3 direct offshore resources
•    Translate complicated business models into systems
•    Lead data insights by overseeing report development to create metrics and more productive processes
•    Test and validate upgrades and new automation opportunities
 

What We’re Looking For:

•    Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years relevant experience in a finance, accounting, auditing, royalty, or IT environment required 
•    Experience in Media, Licensing or Consumer Products a plus 
•    Customer focused mentality
•    Strong written and oral communication skills
•    Tableau and Excel superstar
•    Strong time management and organizational skills
•    Ability to read and understand legal agreements
•    Proactive mindset with ability to provide creative solutions to complex problems
•    Leader as well as team player
•    Detail-orientated with an ability to see the big picture and work on projects with many stakeholders
•    Manages diverse projects and assignments
•    Strong Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Project, Visio, Outlook, and PowerPoint

The annual base salary range for this position is between $120,000 and $150,000.
**This range is indicative of projected hiring range, however annual base salary will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

How We Work:

We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:

• We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
• We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

Who We Are:

Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Mattel’s award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.

Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.

Mattel is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran and protected veteran status, disability status, and or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

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