Freelance Project Finance Manager

Circa - IPG DXTRA • New York, NY

55d • Hybrid

About The Position

Freelance Project Finance Manager Preferably based in New York Area. Must be willing to travel as needed and must be able to work EST hours. Must be willing to work hybrid onsite/remote. We’re looking for a highly self-motivated, detail-oriented, and service-focused Freelance Project Finance Manager to lead Project Teams in streamlining financial processes from project setup to reconciliation, and to direct communication between various agency stakeholders and clients. This position is ideal for someone who brings accounting experience as well as intellectual curiosity, determination, and creativity to their work. The ideal candidate will have experience using Procim to build and maintain project budgets, as well as manage purchase orders.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a finance setting, ideally within an agency environment.
• Proven experience working with Procim to manage budgets and purchase orders.
• Proficiency in Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel, including creating formulas and pivot tables.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining flexibility.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• A high degree of discretion and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Project Leads throughout the budgeting process—from initial setup to final reconciliation.
• Be proficient in our Budget Management tool to manage project budget maintenance and updates.
• Leads with purchase order (PO) management, including opening, tracking, closing, and reconciling Pos – directing a supporting partner as needed.
• Approve internal post-event reconciliations, including coordinating meetings with area leads, Project Leads, and the finance team to meet client deadlines.
• Support vendor onboarding as necessary as part of the PO process.
• Maintain an organized system of electronic documentation to ensure accuracy and accessibility.
• Lead aggregated report assembly to show progress across the account at intervals directed by agency leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed