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Associate Director, Client Finance at Horizon Media

Associate Director, Client Finance

Horizon Media · NY, USA

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Associate Director, Client Finance

Horizon Media · NY, USA

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About the Role

This role is responsible for the success of the client financial life cycle, including billing, reconciliation, receivables, and payables, across a portfolio of clients. This hands-on and facilitative role requires a combination of analysis, team management, and project management, with a willingness to play an active, internal and client-facing role. The position reports to the Director, Client Finance & Operations and holds fiduciary responsibility for the team's success and client budgets.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the project management of the order-to-cash cycle to maintain fiduciary accountability.
  • Review work product of Managers and Senior Managers.
  • Review client finance KPIs and ensure deadlines are met for all client deliverables.
  • Oversee billing and ensure contracted terms are satisfied, including fee setup in media systems.
  • Oversee AR and AP performance and proactively address discrepancies.
  • Review Burn reports for accuracy and coordinate commentary with the Brand Strategy Team.
  • Manage and mentor a team of Managers and/or Senior Managers, ensuring team development and managing career pathing.
  • Ensure direct reports have the necessary tools to be effective.
  • Function as the primary point of escalation for the team and business partners.
  • Participate in and prepare for monthly client finance status calls and internal Managing Partner Status calls.
  • Identify and participate in process improvements for the Client Finance & Operations Team.
  • Champion best practices and continuously look for efficiencies and innovations.
  • Participate in company-wide initiatives to bring standardization and process efficiencies.
  • Encourage teams to identify areas of process improvement.

Requirements

  • Effective communicator with strong verbal and written skills.
  • Naturally curious problem solver with the ability to develop creative solutions.
  • Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
  • Effective manager, comfortable working with multiple timelines and deliverables.
  • Helpful team player with business maturity in a professional setting.
  • Takes pride in ownership of work and demonstrates accountability.
  • Supporter of and advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • 7+ years of client finance experience, preferably within the media industry.
  • 3+ years in a leadership capacity.
  • Media billing and operations experience preferred.
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles.
  • Proficiency with Excel, Word, Power Point.
  • Knowledge of SBMS/Spectra OX is a plus.
  • BS/BA degree in Finance or a related field.

Skills

  • Client finance
  • Media industry
  • Leadership
  • Media billing
  • Media operations
  • Accounting principles
  • Excel
  • Word
  • Power Point
  • SBMS/Spectra OX
  • Communication
  • Problem solving
  • Organization
  • Management
  • Teamwork
  • Accountability
  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion

Location

  • New York City
  • Los Angeles
  • Toronto

Work Type

  • Hybrid

Experience Level

  • 7+ years client finance experience
  • 3+ years leadership capacity

Education Level

  • BS/BA degree in Finance or a related field

Salary/Compensations

  • $95,000.00 - $120,000.00

Benefits

  • Discretionary bonus
  • 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

About the Company

  • Horizon Media, founded in 1989 by Bill Koenigsberg, is recognized as one of the most innovative marketing and advertising firms.
  • 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.
  • Strives for an environment where employees feel welcomed, safe and empowered.
  • Values different perspectives to create a more rewarding culture and experience.
  • Hires talented people, challenges them, and gives them every opportunity to grow.

Equal Opportunity

  • Horizon Media is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
  • 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.
  • Considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.