Manager, Client Finance

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

Job summary

Horizon Media in New York is seeking a Manager, Client Finance to act as the relationship and account manager for the client financial lifecycle. This hands-on role combines analysis, project management, and client-facing activities to deliver accurate financials.

You will maintain client budgets, manage the order-to-cash cycle, and serve as the primary finance contact for assigned clients, coordinating with internal teams to ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of client-facing experience in the media industry.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to manage budgets.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and internal teams.
• Experience with SBMS/MediaOcean OX is a plus.
• BS/BA degree.

Responsibilities

• 35%: Manage client budgets and track budgets in budgets/variance analyses.
• 20%: Oversee the Order-to-Cash cycle with timing, invoicing, and reconciliations.
• 20%: Serve as primary finance contact for clients; lead monthly status calls.
• 20%: Support internal client management and cross-functional collaboration.
• 5%: Identify areas for process improvements and efficiency gains.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Project management

Excel skills

Financial concepts

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

BS/BA degree

Tools

SBMS/MediaOcean OX

SharePoint

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Job Title

Manager, Client Finance

Location

New York—Hybrid Role

Division/Department

Client Finance

Reports To

Associate Director, Client Finance

Role Overview

This position acts as the relationship and account manager for all components of the client financial life cycle. This role is highly hands‑on and facilitative, combining analysis, project management, and an active internal and client‑facing presence. The role reports to the Associate Director and has fiduciary responsibility for its portfolio of clients.

Main 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 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 and 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 and 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‑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 principles.
• Must be a team player and willing to adapt within a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Knowledge of SBMS/MediaOcean OX is a plus.
• BS/BA degree.

EEO Statement

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.

Salary Range

$66,300.00 – $95,000.00

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