Senior Client Finance Manager – Flexible Hours & PTO

fluent360; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Company paid life/AD&D

Disability insurance

Generous PTO and sick leave policy

Paid gym membership

Summer hours

17 paid holidays

Flexible schedules

Job summary

fluent360 is seeking a Senior Client Finance Manager in Chicago to oversee core accounting operations, AP/AR cycles, month-end close, and complex client billing. You will partner with account management, project management, and the assigned client to ensure accurate reporting and strong controls.

Reporting to the SVP, Finance & Operations, this role requires 5-7 years in accounting operations or agency finance, advanced Excel, and client-facing communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or equivalent.
• 5-7 years progressive experience in accounting operations or agency finance.
• Hands-on experience with AP, AR, controls, month-end close, and audits.
• Experience with government billing is preferred.
• Advanced MS Excel and MS Office; Workamajig knowledge preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; client-facing capability.
• Ability to work independently and proactively.

Responsibilities

• Own the full AP process/cycle, such as vendor invoice entry and approvals.
• Own the full AR process, including invoicing, approvals, billing, cash application and collections.
• Reconcile monthly credit card statements and align with GL and departments.
• Investigate and resolve AP/AR/billing discrepancies promptly.
• Own monthly overhead budget reconciliation and cost reporting.
• Support payroll-related accounting and process improvements.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Month-end close

Audits

Advanced MS Excel

Client communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Workamajig

Job description

fluent360 is seeking a Senior Client Finance Manager in Chicago to oversee core accounting operations, AP/AR cycles, month-end close, and complex client billing. You will partner with account management, project management, and the assigned client to ensure accurate reporting and strong controls.

Reporting to the SVP, Finance & Operations, this role requires 5-7 years in accounting operations or agency finance, advanced Excel, and client-facing communication.