Client Finance Lead

Monks • New York City, NY

23d • $125,000 - $140,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

In this supporting Client Finance position at Monks, you are a trusted finance expert supporting a Client Finance Lead. You will develop an understanding of the client team’s business priorities, drive continuous financial improvements and maintain billing & reporting accuracy for the business. This is a role where you’ll partner across the global finance and operations teams as an advocate for process and an integrator of teams. You will be a key resource supporting the North America Media business. Our ideal candidate is a fast and flexible go-getter who jumps on new opportunities, with a natural aptitude for collaboration and a strong grounding in finance.

Requirements

• 2-6 years of experience in Client Finance, FP&A or similar Finance/Accounting position
• Accounting/Finance degree with knowledge of accounting principles and applications; CPA equivalent or audit experience a plus
• Finance experience with the Professional services industry a plus (Agency, Consulting etc). Ideal candidate will have Media agency experience and familiarity with Mediaocean or other similar media tools
• Advanced knowledge of Excel/Google spreadsheets
• Self-driven and able to complete month end tasks with minimal oversight
• Problem solver who can consistently think outside of the box to develop solutions to accounting/reporting challenges
• Familiar with accounting software (Netsuite is our ERP)
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Support annual budgeting, monthly forecasting and close to guide strategic and tactical decision making
• Specific activities will span everything from: MSA/SOW contract reviewing, client invoicing & 3P media billing, project financial tracking, employee utilization tracking, vendor management and reconciliation, variance commentary writing, margin analysis, completing client/internal reporting templates
• Analyze information and deliver insights to make initiatives more efficient and effective
• Support key account leaders through analytics, reporting, and regular meetings
• Provide analysis of trends and forecasts and recommend actions for optimization
• Accurately track actual versus forecasted media spend
• Be a finance and operations system expert

Benefits

• Excellent, full coverage medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous PTO and 15 company-wide holidays
• 401k with company contribution
• Paid parental leave
• Work-life balance with an emphasis on personal well-being
• Career growth in a disruptor space & entrepreneurial opportunities within the Monks network
• A globally diverse & inclusive culture with employee resource groups such as S4 Melanin, Pride.Monks, Cultura.Monks, and more!
• Authentic commitment to DEI efforts and sustainable growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees