Finance Manager: Strategic Budgeting & Client Finance Lead

US001 Daniel J. Edelman, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Paid time off

Region-specific benefits

Job summary

Edelman is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial management for clients, including revenue recognition, reporting, forecasting, and process compliance. You may supervise analysts and serve as a Business Manager on larger projects, including contract and pricing negotiations with oversight.

The role requires a Finance/Accounting degree with several years of experience; advanced MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting; five years in Finance/Accounting, or six years without degree.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience with financial reporting, forecasting, and revenue recognition.

Responsibilities

• Oversee client billing, budgets, and accounts receivable.
• Support pricing client proposals and budgets for RFPs/RFIs.
• Review contracts and ensure alignment with revenue recognition policy.
• Prepare management reports and flag areas for improvement or risk.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Client service

Time management

Financial analysis

Business acumen

Initiative

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Five years of Finance or Accounting experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Edelman is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial management for clients, including revenue recognition, reporting, forecasting, and process compliance. You may supervise analysts and serve as a Business Manager on larger projects, including contract and pricing negotiations with oversight.

The role requires a Finance/Accounting degree with several years of experience; advanced MS Office skills are essential.