Finance Manager: Strategic Budgeting & Client Finance

Edelman; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Vision

401K

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Wellness programing

Job summary

Edelman is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee client financials, revenue recognition, reporting, forecasting, and process compliance. The role may supervise analysts or interns and acts as the Business Manager on larger projects, including contract and pricing negotiations.

Ideal candidates have a finance or accounting background with several years of experience, strong communication, and advanced MS Office skills to drive profitability and risk management across client engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting with a minimum of five years of Finance or Accounting experience.
• In lieu of a degree, six years of Financial or Accounting experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate data collection for client audits.
• Communicate with clients regarding budgets, billing, and accounts receivable issues.
• Maintain catalog of required client reporting and ensure timely completion.
• Support account teams in pricing client proposals, responding to RFP/RFI’s and developing budgets.
• Assist account teams with monthly project budget to actual tracking and other required client reporting.
• Review monthly fees for accuracy and compliance with Edelman Revenue Recognition policy.
• Facilitate monthly billing liaison between account staff and billing department and review billing reports.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

Job description

Edelman is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee client financials, revenue recognition, reporting, forecasting, and process compliance. The role may supervise analysts or interns and acts as the Business Manager on larger projects, including contract and pricing negotiations.

Ideal candidates have a finance or accounting background with several years of experience, strong communication, and advanced MS Office skills to drive profitability and risk management across client engagements.