Client Finance Consultant

Targetbase • Irving, TX

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About The Position

The Client Finance Lead supports the Senior Finance Director and Client Engagement in the areas of business financial reporting, analysis, and financial management for client business.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance with 1-4 years (internships count!) of professional work experience, or equivalent overall applicable work experience
• Experience in professional services firms and/or 'billable hours' environment is highly preferred
• Experience with process and financial system improvement is preferred
• Microsoft Business Dynamics AX/D365, Cognos and/or IBM Planning Analytics experience is a plus
• HFM experience a plus

Nice To Haves

• Microsoft Office expertise (with heavy emphasis on Excel)
• Effective communicator, capable of working with agency executives and demonstrated ability to translate financials clearly to all audiences
• Proactive, organized, detail-oriented, with a strong work ethic
• Able to multitask, prioritize work, and meet multiple deadlines
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with account leaders team to effectively manage client financials
• Proactively consult account lead & team on current and trending business performance and client financials, and make recommendations for growth, portfolio health and overall fiscal performance to drive results and align with company goals
• Manage client billing process and reporting
• Review and approve client contracts and Statement of Work (SOW) pricing
• Work strategically with account leads to ensure healthy client financials, portfolio performance, expense-planning, KPI performance, and company & corporate governance adherence
• Partner with Account & Project Management teams in revenue projection assembly and revisions
• Assist in month-end and year-end close processes, including reconciliations and journal entries
• Execute Accounts Payable function, including invoice coding and vendor disbursements
• Prepare and analyze financial reports such as general ledger actuals, Statement of Work (SOW) tracking, and client reconciliations ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting principles
• Partner closely with Account leaders to ensure healthy cash flow management
• Assist in setting & driving performance goals for assigned client accounts/book of business
• Assist with internal and external audits
• Ad hoc reporting & analysis for the Finance or Account team, as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees