Client Finance Manager

Jobot; New York (NY); Remote; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Comprehensive benefits package

Growth Opportunities

Remote Work

Job summary

A digital creative advertising agency in New York is seeking a Client Finance Manager to lead financial operations with a focus on client and project reporting. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in finance within the advertising industry, alongside strong analytical skills. Responsibilities include financial reporting, budgeting, and revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 606. This role offers competitive salary and growth opportunities within a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years Finance Experience within advertising, creative, media, or agency environments.
• Multi-entity financial management experience.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on KPIs and performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day financial operations with client project focus.
• Manage budgeting and forecasting to ensure financial health.
• Create financial performance reports on revenue, margins, and profitability.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Revenue Recognition ASC 606

Client and project-based financial reporting

Advanced systems and Excel skills

Variance Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

Job Details: Digital creative advertising agency is seeking an NYC based Client Finance Manager with advertising industry experience. Salary: $130,000 - $140,000 per year. Job hosted by: Tony Marasco.

A bit about us

We are a global advertising agency, utilizing social media influencers to create a personalized and grassroots brand presence for our clients. With offices in London, Sydney, and New York, we have a global reach. As a new addition to a larger existing matrix of advertising agency organizations, we are positioned for continued growth in the market.

Why join us

• Remote Work (Must be based in NYC)
• Creative Company Network
• PE-Backed
• Part of Advertising Network of companies
• Growth Opportunities
• Unlimited PTO
• Comprehensive benefits package

Job Details

Job Summary: Reporting to the Global Finance Director, the Finance Manager will lead the day to day financial operations of our organization with a focus on client and project based reporting and analysis, owning reporting, rev rec, cashflow, and operational finance.

Day to Day Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting
  • P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow
  • Partner with accounting on month-end
• Performance Management & Reporting
  • KPIs, Variance Analysis
  • Project and client performance reporting
  • Revenue, margins, expenses, and profitability
• Revenue Recognition
  • Prepare and maintain revenue schedule
  • Adherence to ASC 606 and other US GAAP
  • Utilize revenue models to guide pricing and contracts
  • Apply revenue models for project delivery, % of completion, retainers, etc
• Budgeting / Forecasting
  • Manage budgeting and rolling forecast
  • Partner with general manager and client team to create revenue forecast
  • Track performance to forecast
  • Maintain rate cards and pricing models
  • Utilize budget and forecast in staffing and production allocations
• Cashflow / Capital
  • Create rolling 8 week cashflow forecast
  • Drive timely invoicing, billing, collections
• Systems / Processes
  • Support ongoing implementations and improvements
  • Implement repeatable project-based financial processes
  • Continuous process, controls, and data management improvements
• Vendor Support
  • Support production team with vendor contracts and risk management
  • Ensure vendors are accurately onboarded and tracked
  • Track vendor costs vs budget

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years Finance Experience withing advertising, creative, media, or agency environments
• Client and project-based financial reporting and analysis
• Revenue recognition ASC 606 experience
• Multi-entity experience
• Advanced systems and Excel skills

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA
• MBA