Horizon Media
Manager, Client Finance
Horizon Media, New York, New York, us, 10261
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, Crain's 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 BudgetsOwn and manage the client finance tracker to:Ensure authorized budgets are received from clients and verify plans are accurately entered into our media buying systemsConduct monthly variance analysis between authorized/planned, purchased, and billed activityTrack pacing of campaigns and address discrepanciesValidate compliance of contractual obligationsIdentify solutions to accommodate client requests20% Project Manage Order to Cash Cycle
Create and maintain the client deliverable calendar and work with internal teams to ensure key dates are metSteward the client's budget through the lifecycle, inclusive of:Quality control of media buys (product names, PO's, I/O's, system set up, etc.)Partner with cross-functional internal groups to educate teams on best practices within media buying systemsEnsure buys are updated, approved, and reconciled on timeProactively review receivables to identify any unpaid balances that could result in media disruptions and work with accounts payable to ensure partners are paid timely20% Client Management
Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients and serve as their primary finance contact at the agencyPrepare and lead monthly finance status calls with clients to review the overall financial health of the account and address any concernsAlign on year-end deadlines and ensure all requests are delivered timelyProvide ad hoc client reporting & support external audits20% Internal Client Management
Support the implementation of sound business management policies and practicesContribute to monthly managing partner status calls being led by Client FinancePrepare and issue burn reportsParticipate in the flash, forecasting, and budgeting processes, where applicableUpdate Client Questionnaires ("CQ") as necessary, and ensure information is properly captured within our media buying systemsProvide ad hoc reporting & support internal audits5% Continue to identify areas of improvement/efficiency
Supervisory Responsibilities:
N/A
Knowledge and Skills Required :
Strong analytical, project management skillsExcel 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 skillsA naturally curious problem solver with the ability to develop creative solutionsDetail oriented with strong organizational skillsAn effective time manager, comfortable working with multiple timelines and deliverablesA helpful team player with business maturity in a professional settingTakes pride in ownership of work and demonstrates accountabilityAble to thrive in an agile, fast-paced environment and seek out feedback proactivelyResults and solutions oriented, consistently motivated, proactive, and resourcefulA supporter of and advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusionPreferred Skills & Experience:
5+ years of client facing experience, preferably in the media industryPrior client management experience preferredUnderstanding of accounting principalsMust be a team player and willing to adapt within a fast-paced environmentProficiency with Excel, Word, Power Point, SharePointKnowledge of SBMS/MediaOcean OX is a plusBS/BA degree
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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.
Salary Range$62,400.00 - $95,000.00
A successful applicant's actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure/certifications, and equity. 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.
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, Crain's 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 BudgetsOwn and manage the client finance tracker to:Ensure authorized budgets are received from clients and verify plans are accurately entered into our media buying systemsConduct monthly variance analysis between authorized/planned, purchased, and billed activityTrack pacing of campaigns and address discrepanciesValidate compliance of contractual obligationsIdentify solutions to accommodate client requests20% Project Manage Order to Cash Cycle
Create and maintain the client deliverable calendar and work with internal teams to ensure key dates are metSteward the client's budget through the lifecycle, inclusive of:Quality control of media buys (product names, PO's, I/O's, system set up, etc.)Partner with cross-functional internal groups to educate teams on best practices within media buying systemsEnsure buys are updated, approved, and reconciled on timeProactively review receivables to identify any unpaid balances that could result in media disruptions and work with accounts payable to ensure partners are paid timely20% Client Management
Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients and serve as their primary finance contact at the agencyPrepare and lead monthly finance status calls with clients to review the overall financial health of the account and address any concernsAlign on year-end deadlines and ensure all requests are delivered timelyProvide ad hoc client reporting & support external audits20% Internal Client Management
Support the implementation of sound business management policies and practicesContribute to monthly managing partner status calls being led by Client FinancePrepare and issue burn reportsParticipate in the flash, forecasting, and budgeting processes, where applicableUpdate Client Questionnaires ("CQ") as necessary, and ensure information is properly captured within our media buying systemsProvide ad hoc reporting & support internal audits5% Continue to identify areas of improvement/efficiency
Supervisory Responsibilities:
N/A
Knowledge and Skills Required :
Strong analytical, project management skillsExcel 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 skillsA naturally curious problem solver with the ability to develop creative solutionsDetail oriented with strong organizational skillsAn effective time manager, comfortable working with multiple timelines and deliverablesA helpful team player with business maturity in a professional settingTakes pride in ownership of work and demonstrates accountabilityAble to thrive in an agile, fast-paced environment and seek out feedback proactivelyResults and solutions oriented, consistently motivated, proactive, and resourcefulA supporter of and advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusionPreferred Skills & Experience:
5+ years of client facing experience, preferably in the media industryPrior client management experience preferredUnderstanding of accounting principalsMust be a team player and willing to adapt within a fast-paced environmentProficiency with Excel, Word, Power Point, SharePointKnowledge of SBMS/MediaOcean OX is a plusBS/BA degree
#LI-KG1
#LI-HYBRID
#HM
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.
Salary Range$62,400.00 - $95,000.00
A successful applicant's actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure/certifications, and equity. 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.