Senior Manager, Media Finance

Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned Client Finance Manager in Illinois to lead budget management, billing, reporting, and accounts receivable for multiple clients. You will coordinate deliverables across business units and act as the main liaison between the Budget Management Group and clients.

The role requires 4–6 years of related experience, a Bachelor’s in Business/Accounting/Finance, and strong Excel and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, preferably Accounting or Finance.
• 4-6 years related work experience.
• Prior client management experience required.
• Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast paced, client service environment.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines for multiple stakeholders.
• Intellectual curiosity and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and positive attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive and detail oriented.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Ability to quickly learn multiple software applications.
• Strong technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage client finance efforts across multiple clients and internal units.
• Own the client finance workflow: budget management, billing, reporting, AR management.
• Plan and coordinate client deliverables across business units for timeliness and quality.
• Serve as liaison between the Budget Management Group, units, and clients.
• Communicate within the agency network and with clients.
• Establish relationships with clients and agency units.
• Attend periodic client and departmental meetings as needed.

Skills

Client Finance Management

Budget Management

Accounts Receivable Management

Client Relationship Management

Project Management

Problem-Solving

Technical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Detail Oriented

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

Accounting

Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Software Applications

Job description

• Manage client finance efforts for multiple clients, working internally across business units and externally with clients
• Own the client finance workflow, including budget management, billing, reporting, and accounts receivable management
• Plan and coordinate client finance deliverables across business units to ensure timeliness and quality
• Serve as the primary liaison between the agency Budget Management Group, agency business units, and clients for all client finance matters
• Communicate within the agency network and externally to clients
• Establish and nurture relationships with clients and agency business units
• Attend periodic client and departmental meetings as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, preferably Accounting or Finance
• 4-6 years related work experience
• Prior client management experience required
• Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast paced, client service environment
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines for multiple stakeholders
• Intellectual curiosity and excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and positive attitude
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive and detail oriented
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Ability to quickly learn multiple software applications
• Strong technical skills

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in client finance management, including budget management, billing, and reporting, while fostering strong relationships with clients and internal business units. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and capable of adapting to various software applications in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Client Finance Management
• Budget Management
• Accounts Receivable Management
• Microsoft Excel Proficiency
• Client Relationship Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Budget Management
• Billing
• Reporting
• Accounts Receivable Management
• Client Finance Workflow
• Project Management
• Problem-Solving
• Technical Skills

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication Skills
• Detail Oriented
• Positive Attitude
• Adaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business
• Accounting
• Finance

Industry Keywords

• Client Management
• Finance
• Business Units
• Stakeholder Management

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• Software Applications