Client Finance Manager, North America

Creative Artists Agency•New York, NY

23h

About The Position

The Client Finance Manager oversees all 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. It supports regional and global finance and business leaders with financial insights, internal budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and process improvements. The position also manages day-to-day licensee finance activities, including processing royalty reports, invoicing, following up on late reports and payments, applying cash, and collecting forecasts. It provides financial performance updates to client teams and helps ensure compliance with client representation agreements and timely, accurate trust accounting, reporting, and payments.

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 show 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.
Advanced Excel skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Brand Comply or another contract/royalty system.
Experience with Power BI.
Experience with SAP.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary finance contact for assigned clients and manage financial aspects of their licensing programs.
Prepare internal and external budgets and quarterly forecasts with brand teams.
Review trust accounting processes for assigned clients and licensees to ensure timely and accurate results.
Ensure client reporting and payments are correctly prepared and submitted by agreed deadlines.
Provide financial analysis for clients and internal management.
Confirm compliance with client representation agreements.
Ensure key finance processes are followed across offices, update bi-weekly internal accounts receivable reporting, and monitor late licensee reporting and payments to maintain credit control.
Flag 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 identify and communicate key finance issues.
Liaise with brand teams and external auditors on licensee audits, recommend audit candidates, and assist with data collection.
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.