Sr. Associate, Financial Operations

Job Description:

The Financial Operations team ensures the AOR is operating at peak efficiency in accordance with approved policies and procedures.  This is a client facing role, working with the Associate Director & Investment Leads to inspire a responsible way of working across the AOR team and overseeing optimized workflows / assignments.  This role also owns reporting processes & ensuring key stakeholders are updated with relevant information in a timely fashion and on a regular basis.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Financial & Corporate Accounting:

• Manage the monthly financial process and will work with internal team (planning, activation, billing, payables teams) as well as the client
• Discuss reporting, questions related to billing, resolve variances in billed vs. planned, and close out quarterly PO’s 90 days after MOS
• Keep track and monitor active PO’s / authorizations
• Ensure discrepancies are resolved within 90 days after MOS
• Provide timely, accurate and meaningful information and reports to Mgmt and to client.  Monthly & Quarterly reporting required by the client.
• Develop and Manage group operations systems and controls, policies and procedures
• Assist with internal and external audits

Client & Internal Relationships:

• Build trusting, collaborative relationships with clients and the AOR Leadership Team
• Stay on top of business and client/agency concerns to head off issues early
• Invest time to investigate opportunities in order to provide better reporting and analysis support
• Ensure collaboration among all groups; fosters great teamwork
• Provide appropriate management updates and solicit feedback and direction when appropriate

Strategic Thinking & Leadership:

• Ensure key information is provided to team regarding client/internal agency issues, changes in account status, etc.
• Actively keep current with industry trends, tools – systems, research, resources and associations
• Respond appropriately when presented with problems and issues
• Seek lasting solutions rather than quick fixes
• Ensure appropriate Finance/Accounting staff utilization
• Provide guidance to team members and nurture/promote team environment
• Train, motivate and develop assigned staff
• Construct and deliver accurate, honest and timely performance management documents

EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years’ experience in Agency Media Operations – developing and managing process, policy and procedure
• Knowledge of accepted accounting principles and practices
• Knowledge of auditing principles and practices
• Demonstrate and utilize strong systems and analytical skills
• Ability to demonstrate a strong attention to detail, exhibit solid business instincts, and thrive in fast-paced environment
• High-level proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook

The anticipated salary range for this position is ($51,000-$83,375). Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including relevant experience, knowledge, skills and other factors permitted by law. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available. For more information regarding dentsu benefits, please visit dentsubenefitsplus.com 

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Location:

New York - 150 E 42nd

Brand:

Dentsu

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent