Associate, Financial Operations

Merkle Italia; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

401k

Flexible paid time off

15 paid holidays per year

Paid sick and safe leave

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Dentsu in New York seeks a Financial Operations Associate to manage media budgets and oversee the Bill/Pay process with accuracy and timeliness. The role supports the account, ensuring deliverables are met for internal and client teams.

You will analyze financial data, prepare reports, assist audits, and maintain estimates while collaborating with cross-functional groups. A strong numeric focus and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with hands-on budget management experience (1+ year) in media preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Microsoft Excel.
• Attention to detail and strong numeric aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Manage media budgets and bill/pay processes.
• Prepare financial reports and provide information to leadership and clients.
• Maintain internal estimates and listings.
• Assist with audits and vendor reconciliations.
• Ensure timely delivery of deliverables and coordinate with teams.

Skills

Budget management

MS Office

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Description: The Financial Operations Associate is responsible for managing media budgets through the collection of data and assessment across planning, buying, billing invoices within our Bill/Pay process. The role will have day-to-day responsibility for supporting the account ensuring all deliverables, internal and Client facing, are executed according to plan and agreed timelines. The ideal candidate will have a passion for numbers and keen attention to detail.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Financial & Corporate Accounting: Maintain monthly financial process and collaborate within the accounts evolved matrix of Bill/Pay process across internal and external stakeholders
• Analyze and discuss reporting, questions related to billing, resolve variances in billed vs. approved authorized spend, and close out quarterly budgets based on client financial timelines
• Creation of media estimates and maintenance of internal estimate listings
• Provide timely and accurate information and reports to Account Leadership Team and to Client
• Maintain financial operations systems and controls, policies and procedures
• Assist with internal and external audits
• Participate in vendor reconciliation statuses where applicable
• Capable of managing multiple deliverables and ability to seamlessly transition among them
• Client & Internal Relationships: Build trusting, collaborative relationships with clients and internal teams
• Ensure collaboration among all groups; fosters great teamwork
• Keeps abreast of all billing and reporting issues and elevate discrepancies to managers
• Inquisitive and solution-oriented when barriers present
• Communication Skills: Express oneself clear and concise both written and verbally
• Organize ideas and information logically and sequentially

Experience/Knowledge Required

• Bachelor's degree 1+ years’ work experience with hands on budget management experience (preferably within the media industry).
• Proficiency in MS Office suite; proficient knowledge and use of Microsoft Excel

Additional Information

At dentsu, we believe great work happens when we’re connected. Our way of working combines flexibility with in-person collaboration to spark ideas and strengthen our teams. Employees who live within a commutable distance of one of our hub offices, currently located in Chicago, metro Detroit, Los Angeles, and New York City, are required and expected to work from the office three days per week (two days per week for employees based in Los Angeles). Dentsu may designate other Hub offices at any time. Those who live outside a commutable range may be designated as remote, depending on the role and business needs. Regardless of your work location, we expect our employees to be flexible to meet the needs of our Company and clients, which may include attendance in an office.

The annual salary range for this position is $39,000 - $47,500.

Benefits available with this position include:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401k
• Flexible paid time off
• At least 15 paid holidays per year
• Paid sick and safe leave
• Paid parental leave

Dentsu also complies with applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies.

For further details regarding Dentsu benefits, please visit www.dentsubenefitsplus.com.

Location: New York Brand: Carat Time Type: Full time Contract Type: Permanent

Dentsu is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We do this without regard to race, color, national origin, sex , sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religious practices and observances, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Dentsu is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity with us, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] by clicking on the link to let us know the nature of your accommodation request and your contact information. We are here to support you.

About dentsu

For over 120 years, innovation has been a core tenet of our offering - exploring new ways to reach, engage and nurture relationships with audiences. Together we drive a multiplier effect for clients at a global scale, through the development of Integrated Growth Solutions that are underpinned by our promise to clients: innovating to impact. Be a force for good. Sustainability is a vital part of our business and an important area of focus for our clients. We’re leading the way - helping to build a more sustainable planet. Dream loud. In this moment of transformation, we need our people to be fearless, embracing change and ambiguity, driven by the love for their work and excitement for the future. Team without limits. We create opportunities for connection and collaboration between our colleagues and clients, building a sense of belonging and having some fun along the way. Find out more about us Who we are Our Social Impact Our work