Sr Client Finance Manager

FLUENT360 LLC•Chicago, IL

15h•$85,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The Senior Client Finance Manager will be responsible for core accounting operations and client-finance activities by ensuring the financial accuracy and accountability from daily AP/AR transactions through month-end close, complex billing, audits, and financial reporting for assigned client(s). This role partners closely with account management, project management, and the assigned client to maintain accurate records, reliable reporting and effective controls. The Senior Client Finance Manager reports to the SVP, Finance & Operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, related field or equivalent experience required
5-7 years progressive experience in accounting operations, client finance, or agency/professional-services finance
Hands on experience owning AP, AR, financial controls, month-end close, and audit support
Advance MS Excel and MS Office skills required
Strong analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking skills, and attention to detail
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with confidence to be a client-facing finance contact
Ability to work independently and proactively

Nice To Haves

Experience with complex government billing is preferred
knowledge of Workamajig is preferred

Responsibilities

Own the full accounts payable process/ cycle, such as vendor invoice entry, general-ledger coding, new-vendor setup, vendor inquiries, production and outside-vendor approval coordination
Own the full accounts receivable process, including new-client setup, invoice creation and entry, internal approvals, monthly retainer billing, cash application, recording receipts and deposits, account reconciliation, collections follow-up, and resolution of client billing inquiries
Reconcile the monthly credit card statement and record individual credit-card charges daily; revise credit-card approval forms to align with the general ledger, departments, and internal needs
Investigate and resolve AP, AR, billing, and payment discrepancies promptly
Own and execute the monthly overhead budget reconciliation process, ensuring overhead expenses are accurately recorded, properly allocated, and aligned with the approved budget
Support payroll-related accounting and reconciliations as assigned, and maintain accurate records, controls, policies, procedures, and process improvements
Serve as primary day-to-day finance contact for assigned client(s)
Monitor client budgets and project activity and inform client of any identified potential financial risks
Review employee timesheets weekly and communicate status, exceptions, and follow ups to Project Managers
Prepare, maintain, and distribute utilization, burn reports, and other monthly financial reports
Reconcile pre-billed and open production projects, research discrepancies, and coordinate corrections
Prepare project billing and revenue schedules to support monthly revenue-recognition process
Prepare and coordinate annual actual-cost submission
Maintain complete and accurate supporting documentation in accordance with client’s contractual billing, financial reporting, and audit requirements
Provide financial guidance and regular updates to account and project management teams supporting client