Analyst, Media Finance

Digitas • New York, NY

281d • $59,685 - $71,645

About The Position

Digitas is the Networked Experience Agency, built on the vision that we create magnetic experiences that earn the right for brands to exist in human networks. Today, and tomorrow. We deliver Networked Experiences by leveraging comprehensive data, technology, creative, media and strategy capabilities. Digitas delivers ambitious outcomes via unique solutions that include Creative Experiences, Integrated Media, Addressable Relationships, Social Marketing and Total Commerce. Celebrated by AdAge as Data and Insights Agency of the Year, U.S Campaign's Brand Experience Agency of the Year, Media Network of the Year and celebrated by Forrester and Gartner, Digitas serves the world's leading brands through a global network comprised of more than 5,500 employees across over 65 offices in 43 countries. We are the connected marketing agency, a full-service agency with modern creative & media, data, and technology services all under one roof. We are connected in the way we think and the way we work. At the heart of our company are great people that we call Unicorns. Our Unicorns are open, bold, and curious and love to solve complex problems for clients in unique ways.

Requirements

• Four-year degree (Finance, Accounting, or Business degrees preferred).
• 1-3 years of experience in Finance or Financial operations including familiarity with the digital media environment.
• Proficiency of MS Office, especially in MS Excel using pivot tables is critical.
• Possess the ability to translate finance to our non-financial partners.
• Exceptional organizational skills, with strong focus on attention to detail and scrutinizing information.
• Exceptional written and oral communication, and strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Primary task driver and doer for daily, weekly, and monthly client deliverables.
• Provide timely reporting and draft bills to our media team for approval.
• Review key financial metrics and resolve issues proactively.
• Maintain timely accurate client billing and the collection of supporting documentation.
• Generate system reports and analyze data to enhance and optimize performance.
• Ensure complete and accurately formatted documents for manager review.
• Explain and translate financial reports to client teams and regional staff.
• Assist with cash collection and cash application.
• Learn, understand, and comply with financial audit expectations.
• Assist media planning teams with system setup while guiding them towards financially sound and client approved results.
• Oversee and manage systematic financial reporting and ad hoc requests, including (but not limited to): monthly close, monthly budget review meetings, variance reporting, draft billing, media accruals, budget discrepancies, audit commentary, etc.
• Manage client and vendor signed documentation in company approved databases.
• Develop and foster positive relationships with clients, as well as peers within the company.
• Think critically and adapt to new situations. Be proactive rather than reactive.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401K
• Parental and family care leave
• Family forming assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree