Client Finance Manager

Description

WI provides strategic and creative solutions to some of the world's largest, most aggressive brand marketers. This innovative agency model marries award-winning, full-service advertising, digital & social capabilities across multiple disciplines, providing value and efficiency to partners. WI's marketing specializations include Sports, Lifestyle, Entertainment, Experiential and Branded Content, as well as cultural expertise across Black, Hispanic, LGBTQ and General Market consumer segments.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Senior Vice President, Client Finance, the Client Finance Manager will provide support to the Accounting and Finance department, and act as a liaison with Account Management and Department Heads to understand client budgets, scopes of work, and analyze variances between hours worked or dollars spent against budgets. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Revenue recognition.
• Provide financial analysis and reporting to assist in financial business decisions and ensure all financial aspects of each client are properly managed.
• Forecast company revenue/billings, review scopes of work, and price staff plans.
• Maintain overall integrity of the financial and management reporting process and ensure compliance with all internal and client requirements.
• Prove finance support to project accountants and monitor client budgets.
• Manage accounts receivable processes to ensure timely billing and cash flow for the agency. 
• Ensure monthly review of OOP, Production, and Receivables spend vs. budgets.
• Oversee the collection of past-due accounts; ensure adherence to contract billing policies; provide summaries of monthly billing and reconciliations.
• Track and report actual labor hours - actuals vs. budgets vs. targets.
• Profitability reporting, i.e., client/job profitability.
• Assist in month-end close.
• Provide support to Senior Management as necessary.
• Support various audit compliance efforts (internal and external).
• Assist with other projects as needed.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• BA or BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar. 
• 3-5 years of related experience.
• Experience in marketing, advertising, PR, or professional services firm.
• Self-starter, able to work independently in a cross functional environment.
• Ability to frame questions and the analyses needed to answer them.
• Ability to link the big picture to details with ease, use data to drive decision-making processes with leadership.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must posses strong presentation skills, strong verbal, and written communication skills.
• Must have strong initiative and the ability to manage multiple projects while delivering results in a timely manner.
• Deltek Maconomy financial system experience a plus.
• Willingness to be part of a team and leader when necessary.
• Ability to project manage work to meet all deadlines.
• High level attention to detail and accuracy is required.
• Strong analytic, problem solving, and judgment skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, etc.)

FLSA STATUS

Full-Time; Exempt

TRAVEL

Travel is not required.

COVID-19

Walton Isaacson, LLC., has a mandatory vaccination policy.

BENEFITS & PERKS

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Supplemental Insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation