Manager, Client Finance

Horizon Media Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 66,300 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plans

Company paid holidays

Unlimited PTO

Mental health resources

Pet insurance

Childcare resources

Identity theft insurance

Fertility assistance programs

Fitness reimbursement

Job summary

Horizon Media Inc. is seeking a Manager, Client Finance in New York (Hybrid) to own client budgets and manage the end-to-end finance lifecycle. The role requires strong analytical and project management skills, with deep knowledge of media billing and financial controls.

You will partner with internal teams, oversee the tracker, conduct variance analyses, and support audits while maintaining client relationships and ensuring timely deliveries.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of client-facing experience, preferably in the media industry.
• Prior client management experience preferred.
• Understanding of accounting principals.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, Power Point, SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the client finance tracker to ensure budgets are received and verified in our systems.
• Conduct monthly variance analysis between authorized/planned, purchased, and billed activity.
• Track pacing of campaigns and address discrepancies.
• Validate compliance of contractual obligations and identify solutions for client requests.
• Create and maintain the client deliverable calendar and coordinate with internal teams to meet key dates.
• Lead monthly finance status calls with clients and provide ad hoc reporting and audits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Excel

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Team player

Time management

Diversity & inclusion awareness

Education

BS/BA degree

Tools

SharePoint

MediaOcean OX

SBMS

Job description

Manager, Client Finance

Location: New York Hybrid

Division/Department: Client Finance

Reports to: Associate Director, Client Finance

Responsibilities

• 35% Client Budgets
  • Own and manage the client finance tracker to:
    • Ensure authorized budgets are received from clients and verify plans are accurately entered into our media buying systems
    • Conduct monthly variance analysis between authorized/planned, purchased, and billed activity
    • Track pacing of campaigns and address discrepancies
  • Validate compliance of contractual obligations
  • Identify solutions to accommodate client requests
• 20% Project Manage Order to Cash Cycle
  • Create and maintain the client deliverable calendar and work with internal teams to ensure key dates are met
  • Steward the client’s budget through the lifecycle, inclusive of:
    • Quality control of media buys (product names, PO’s, I/O’s, system set up, etc.)
    • Partner with cross‑functional internal groups to educate teams on best practices within media buying systems
  • Ensure buys are updated, approved, and reconciled on time
  • Proactively review receivables to identify any unpaid balances that could result in media disruptions and work with accounts payable to ensure partners are paid timely
• 20% Client Management
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients and serve as their primary finance contact at the agency
  • Prepare and lead monthly finance status calls with clients to review the overall financial health of the account and address any concerns
  • Align on year‑end deadlines and ensure all requests are delivered timely
  • Provide ad hoc client reporting & support external audits
• 20% Internal Client Management
  • Support the implementation of sound business management policies and practices
  • Contribute to monthly managing partner status calls led by Client Finance
  • Prepare and issue burn reports
  • Participate in the flash, forecasting, and budgeting processes, where applicable
  • Update Client Questionnaires (“CQ”) as necessary, and ensure information is properly captured within our media buying systems
  • Provide ad hoc reporting & support internal audits
• 5% Continue to identify areas of improvement/efficiency

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Knowledge and Skills Required

Strong analytical, project management and Excel skills are required, as well as the ability to speak to financial concepts. Previous knowledge of a standard media billing process and the media industry is preferred.

Key Competencies

• An effective communicator with strong verbal and written skills
• A naturally curious problem solver with the ability to develop creative solutions
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
• An effective time manager, comfortable working with multiple timelines and deliverables
• A helpful team player with business maturity in a professional setting
• Takes pride in ownership of work and demonstrates accountability
• Able to thrive in an agile, fast‑paced environment and seek out feedback proactively
• Results and solutions oriented, consistently motivated, proactive, and resourceful
• A supporter of and advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion

Preferred Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of client facing experience, preferably in the media industry
• Prior client management experience preferred
• Understanding of accounting principals
• Must be a team player and willing to adapt within a fast‑paced environment
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, Power Point, SharePoint
• Knowledge of SBMS/MediaOcean OX is a plus
• BS/BA degree

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: $66,300.00 - $95,000.00

A successful applicant’s actual base salary may vary based on factors such as individual’s skill sets, experience, training, education, licensure/certifications, and qualifications for the role. As an organization, we take an aptitude and competency‑based hiring approach.

Benefits include a discretionary bonus and a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, company paid holidays and unlimited paid time off (PTO), mental health and wellness resources, pet insurance, childcare resources, identity theft insurance, fertility assistance programs, and fitness reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Horizon Media is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.