Client Finance Manager, North America

CAA Club Group • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Client Finance Manager oversees financial aspects of licensing programs for a portfolio of clients, working closely with clients and CAA brand leads. The role manages client-related financial processes, including invoicing, accounts receivable tracking, cash receipts and payment application, royalty report tracking and processing, and reporting to internal and external stakeholders.

The position supports regional and global finance and business leaders with financial insights, internal budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, and identifies opportunities for improvement. It also manages day-to-day licensee finance activities, including royalty reports, invoicing, payment follow-up and application, and collection of forecasts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or associate degree with a business background.
• 4–5 years of experience in licensing and royalty accounting.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and take initiative in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, hands-on problem-solving approach.
• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills at all levels, with credibility with senior management.
• Excellent computer skills, including accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Excel skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with Brand Comply or another contract/royalty system, Power BI, and SAP.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary finance contact for assigned clients and manage the financial aspects of their licensing programs.
• Prepare internal and external budgets and quarterly forecasts with brand teams.
• Review and ensure timely, accurate Trust Accounting processes for clients and licensees.
• Ensure client reporting and payments are properly prepared and submitted by agreed deadlines.
• Provide financial analysis for clients and internal management.
• Confirm compliance with client representation agreements.
• Ensure finance processes are followed across offices, update bi-weekly internal accounts receivable reporting, and monitor late licensee reporting and payments to maintain credit control.
• Identify and escalate financial risks and opportunities, including accounts receivable collection risks and future deal guarantees.
• Oversee the quarterly licensee forecast process.
• Process and follow up on royalties, payments, forecasts, and marketing spend for North American licensees in the client portfolio.
• Maintain financial information in HubSpot.
• Provide financial performance updates to client teams and communicate key finance issues.
• Liaise with brand teams and external auditors on licensee audits, recommend audit candidates, and assist with data collection as needed.
• Assist regional and global finance leads with ad hoc projects.
• Review and process licensee royalty reports, issue invoices, and follow up on late reporting and payments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree