Media Finance Analyst

Canvas Worldwide • El Segundo, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Canvas Worldwide is seeking a Media Finance Analyst to join their Media Finance group. This role is essential for the day-to-day operations and requires an individual who can prioritize effectively in a fast-paced, detail-oriented, and team-based environment. The ideal candidate will be resourceful and proactive, willing to contribute beyond the basic requirements. The position involves processing invoices for various media types (network, cable, syndication, local TV, and digital) for client payment, collaborating daily with the media investment team to resolve discrepancies, and ensuring timely payment of station invoices. Additionally, the role includes creating draft and final client invoices, compiling billing packages for review, and conducting initial reviews of these packages.

Requirements

• Self-starter with proven ability to drive projects from start to finish in a timely manner.
• Strong ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks with flexibility.
• Ability to build and maintain strong internal and external relationships.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with ability to present in a clear and actionable way.
• Collaborative team player who can work independently and as part of a matrix structure.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Excel, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables.
• 2 years previous experience, preferably in media or agency environment, or A/P experience.
• Technologically inclined; previous experience with MediaOcean or Prisma desired.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance, Business or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Entry and processing of television, radio, cable and digital invoices in the MediaOcean/Prisma, Buying and Billing system, both manually and electronically.
• Manage the invoice approval process, which includes validating, investigating, and resolving discrepancies, working closely with the investment teams to ensure timely resolution.
• Build relationships with vendors, respond to inquiries, request missing invoices, and review station statements to ensure all invoices are processed.
• Assist with pulling invoicing for internal and client audits.
• Processing of credit memos during posting periods.
• Electronic and hard copy file management.
• Create and analyze client billing, payables and media/open items reports from internal sources.
• Generation of draft bills to be sent to teams for review and approval based on client billing schedule.
• Generation of client invoices for media campaigns on a monthly basis.
• Prepare accurate and timely estimate and reconciliation billing for all client media activity, establishing clear and manageable timelines.
• Review and prepare client billing packet, including cover memo, ensuring accuracy.

Benefits

• Generous medical, dental, vision, pet insurance, commuter benefits, disability and life insurance coverage, 401(k) matching, up to 14 holidays per year, a “Do Good Day,” and unlimited PTO.
• Employee social and wellness events, a DEI Council, auto purchase rebate program, monthly wellness allowance, and in-office amenities such as fresh kombucha and an in-house barista.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level