Manager, Client Finance (Temp)
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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
Who We Are
Horizon Media founded in 1989 by Bill Koenigsberg is recognized as one of the most innovative marketing and advertising firms. We are headquartered in New York City with offices in Los Angeles and Toronto. A leader in driving business solutions for marketers Horizon is known for its highly personal approach to client service. Renowned for its incredible culture Horizon is consistently named to all the prestigious annual Best Places to Work lists published by Fortune AdAge Crains New York Business and Los Angeles Business Journal. Together we are building a place of belonging.
At Horizon we understand the value that different perspectives can bring to our clients and culture so we strive for an environment where our employees feel welcomed safe and empowered. We value YOU and believe that your authentic voice and unique perspective allows us to create a more rewarding culture and experience together.
Our simple recipe for success We hire talented people (thinkers doers dreamers makers) challenge them and give them every opportunity to grow.
Job Description
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
Main Responsibilities:
35% Client Budgets
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
20% Project Manage Order to Cash Cycle
Create and maintain the client deliverable calendar and work with internal teams to ensure key dates are met
Steward the clients budget through the lifecycle inclusive of:
Quality control of media buys (product names POs I/Os system set up etc.)
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
20% Client Management
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
20% Internal Client Management
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
5% Continue to identify areas of improvement/efficiency
Supervisory Responsibilities:
N/A
Knowledge and Skills Required:
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.
Key Competencies:
You are:
An effective communicator with strong verbal and writen skills
A naturally curious problem solver with the ability to develop creative solutions
Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
An effective time manager comfortable working with multiple timelines and deliverables
A helpful team player with business maturity in a professional setting
Takes pride in ownership of work and demonstrates accountability
Able to thrive in an agile fast-paced environment and seek out feedback proactively
Results and solutions oriented consistently motivated proactive and resourceful
A supporter of and advocate for diversity equity and inclusion
Preferred Skills & Experience:
5 years of client facing experience preferably in the media industry
Prior client management experience preferred
Understanding of accounting principals
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
Salary Range:1275.00 to1826.92a week. A successful applicants actual weekly or hourly rate may vary based upon but not limited to skill sets experience and traininglicensure/certifications and equity.
Base Pay
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
Horizon Media is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Customer Service
- Client Expectations
- Client Requirements
- Client Support
- Action Plans
- Issue Resolution
- Account Management
- Client Relationships
- Service Delivery
- Client Service
- Client Satisfaction
- Client Management
- Procedures
- Service Level Agreements
- New Clients
About Company
At Horizon Media, we believe 'Business is Personal.' Our purpose is to humanize business, fostering human connections to become the preferred agency for those making a real difference. Guided by our values of Independence, Intentionality, Inclusion, Integrity, and Innovation, we lead ... View more
