Strategic Client Finance Manager

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

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.