Senior Manager, Finance Operations

Company Description

Dentsu is a modern marketing solutions company. Our mission is to help clients progress in a world of change. Businesses rely on our integrated network of agencies and specialized practices to promote meaningful progress through creative, media, commerce, data and technology. Part of Dentsu Group, our global network comprises 66,000 diverse people in 143 countries, who are dedicated to teaming for growth and good. Some of our award-winning agencies include 360i, Carat, dentsumcgarrybowen, DEG, dentsuX, iProspect and Merkle. Follow us on Twitter @DentsuUSA and visit dentsu.com/us.

Job Location: This is a remote role, but will require in office visits in NYC.

Job Description

The Senior Manager, Finance Operations will report to the Director, Finance Operations. You will support and implement the visions of Finance VP & Director to ensure the account is operating in the most efficient and profitable manner - this includes ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance across our systems and tools. You will analyze and manage financial reporting, implementing internal controls, and providing recommendations to improve financial performance.

You will support the account ensuring all deliverables, internal and Client-facing, are implemented according to plan and agreed timelines. They are expected to have a functional working knowledge of the media space (all channels including digital media) including standard planning and billing tools such as Mediatools and Mediaocean (DDS/Prisma).

Qualifications

Responsibilities include:

Financail & Corporate Accounting

• Manage the monthly financial process and collaborate within the accounts evolved matrix of Planning and Activation across both internal Carat and Client partners
• Analyze and discuss reporting, questions related to billing, resolve variances in billed vs. approved authorized spend, and close out quarterly budgets based on client financial timelines
• Monitor and assist with media estimate request creation within DDS
• Provide accurate information and reports to Account Leadership Team and to Client
• Develop financial operations systems and controls and procedures
• Help with internal and external audits
• Participate in vendor reconciliation statuses where applicable

Client & Internal Relationships:

• Build trusting, collaborative relationships with clients and other teams
• Stay on top of business and client/agency concerns to head off issues early
• Investigate opportunities to provide better reporting support
• Ensure collaboration among all groups; foster great teamwork
• Provide appropriate management updates and solicit feedback and guidance

Leadership:

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

Qualifcations:

• Bachelor's degree
• 3+ years' experience in Agency Media Operations – managing process
• Familiarity with MediaOcean tools- specifically Prisma and DDS
• Demonstrate a strong attention to detail and succeed in fast-paced environment
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Additional Information

The anticipated salary range for this position is $68,000 - $110,400. 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, or other benefits also are available. For more information about dentsu benefits, please visit dentsubenefitsplus.com

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Employees from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds encouraged to apply.

Dentsu (the "Company") is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants