Manager, Client Finance

Horizon Media • New York, NY

75d • $64,350 - $95,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position acts as the relationship and account manager for all components of the client financial life cycle. This role is highly hands-on and facilitative; one that requires a combination of analysis and project management, as well as a willingness to play an active, internal and client facing, role. This role reports to the Associate Director and has fiduciary responsibility for their portfolio of clients.

Requirements

• Strong analytical, project management skills.
• Excel skills (including advanced functions).
• The ability to speak to financial concepts.
• Previous knowledge of a standard media billing process and the media industry is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of client facing experience, preferably in the media industry.
• Prior client management experience preferred.
• Understanding of accounting principles.
• Must be a team player and willing to adapt within a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, Power Point, SharePoint.
• Knowledge of SBMS/MediaOcean OX is a plus.
• BS/BA degree.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the client finance tracker to ensure authorized budgets are received from clients and verify plans are accurately entered into our media buying systems.
• Conduct monthly variance analysis between authorized/planned, purchased, and billed activity.
• Track pacing of campaigns and address discrepancies.
• Validate compliance of contractual obligations.
• Identify solutions to accommodate client requests.
• Create and maintain the client deliverable calendar and work with internal teams to ensure key dates are met.
• Steward the client's budget through the lifecycle, inclusive of quality control of media buys.
• Partner with cross-functional internal groups to educate teams on best practices within media buying systems.
• Ensure buys are updated, approved, and reconciled on time.
• Proactively review receivables to identify any unpaid balances that could result in media disruptions and work with accounts payable to ensure partners are paid timely.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients and serve as their primary finance contact at the agency.
• Prepare and lead monthly finance status calls with clients to review the overall financial health of the account and address any concerns.
• Align on year-end deadlines and ensure all requests are delivered timely.
• Provide ad hoc client reporting & support external audits.
• Support the implementation of sound business management policies and practices.
• Contribute to monthly managing partner status calls being led by Client Finance.
• Prepare and issue burn reports.
• Participate in the flash, forecasting, and budgeting processes, where applicable.
• Update Client Questionnaires ('CQ') as necessary, and ensure information is properly captured within our media buying systems.
• Provide ad hoc reporting & support internal audits.
• Continue to identify areas of improvement/efficiency.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Company paid holidays.
• Unlimited paid time off (PTO).
• Mental health and wellness resources.
• Pet insurance.
• Childcare resources.
• Identity theft insurance.
• Fertility assistance programs.
• Fitness reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees