Horizon Media Inc

Associate Director, Client Finance

Horizon Media Inc$95K — $120K *
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of client finance experience, particularly in the media sector
  • 3+ years in a leadership role, managing teams
  • Strong grasp of accounting principles essential
  • Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint
  • Knowledge of SBMS/Spectra OX software is beneficial
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance or a relevant field

Responsibilities

  • Oversee project management of the order-to-cash cycle
  • Review the work of Managers and Senior Managers
  • Ensure compliance with client finance KPIs and deadlines
  • Manage billing processes to adhere to contract terms
  • Monitor accounts receivable and payable performance
  • Review Burn reports for accuracy and alignment with strategy
  • Lead process improvements in Client Finance & Operations

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Company-paid holidays and unlimited PTO
  • Mental health and wellness resources
  • Pet insurance
  • Childcare resources
  • Identity theft insurance
  • Fertility assistance programs
  • Fitness reimbursement
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Summary

This role is responsible for the success of the client financial life cycle (billing, reconciliation, receivables, and payables) across a portfolio of clients. This role is highly hands-on and facilitative, acting as a leader of leaders who requires a combination of analysis, team management, and project management, as well as a willingness to play an active, internal and client-facing role. This role reports to the Director, Client Finance & Operations and has fiduciary responsibility for the success of their team and the client's budgets.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Oversight - 40%
  • 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 being met for all client deliverables (client's budgets, cleared/uncleared activity, billed/unbilled activity, PO's and monthly Client Finance Updates).
  • Oversee billing and ensure contracted terms are being satisfied. Ensure fees are set up in our media systems according to contract terms.
  • Oversight of AR and AP performance and proactively address any discrepancies.
  • Review Burn reports, ensuring accuracy and coordinating commentary with Brand Strategy Team.

Leadership & Management - 40%
  • Manage and mentor a team of Managers and/or Senior Managers, ensuring team development and managing career pathing.
  • Responsible for the success of direct reports by ensuring the team has the 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.

Innovation - 20%
  • Identify & participate in process improvement for the Client Finance & Operations Team.
  • Champion best practices and continuously look for efficiencies and innovations.
  • Participate in company-wide initiatives to bring standardization & process efficiencies.
  • Encourage teams to identify areas of process improvement.

Who You Are
  • An effective communicator with strong verbal and written skills.
  • A naturally curious problem solver with the ability to develop creative solutions.
  • Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
  • An effective 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.
  • A supporter of and advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Preferred Skills & Experience
  • 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 principals.
  • Proficiency with Excel, Word, Power Point.
  • Knowledge of SBMS/Spectra OX is a plus.
  • BS/BA degree in Finance or a related field.


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Salary Range
$95,000.00 - $120,000.00

A successful applicant's actual base salary may vary based on factors such as individual's skill sets, experience, training, education, licensure/certifications, and qualifications for the role. As an organization, we take an aptitude and competency-based hiring approach. We provide a competitive total rewards package including a discretionary bonus and a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, company paid holidays and unlimited paid time off (PTO), mental health and wellness resources, pet insurance, childcare resources, identity theft insurance, fertility assistance programs, and fitness reimbursement.

About Horizon Media Inc

Horizon Media is an advertising and marketing agency that provides services such as media planning and buying, digital marketing, and research and analytics. The agency was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in New York City. Horizon Media has more than 2,300 employees and offices in Los Angeles, Toronto, and London. The agency's clients include Geico, Corona, and Capital One.
Learn more about Horizon Media Inc
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1989

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