Business Operations Senior Manager, Marketing

Company

Cox Enterprises

Job Family Group

Business Operations

Job Profile

Operations Management Sr Manager

Management Level

Sr Manager - Non People Leader

Flexible Work Option

Can work remotely anywhere in the specified country

Travel %

Yes, 5% of the time

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary of $111,500.00 - $185,900.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

Job Description

Cox Enterprises is seeking a Business Operations Senior Manager, Marketing to join our team.  The preferred locations for this role are Atlanta, Georgia or West Palm Beach, Florida.  Employees based in either office will follow a hybrid schedule that includes both in-office and remote work.  Candidates outside of these locations may work fully remote.  Regardless of location, the role requires working EST hours.        

The Role:

The Business Operations Senior Manager, Marketing serves as a strategic leader responsible for driving operational excellence, financial integrity, and accounting precision across a growing, multi-unit organization. Operating within the Brand, Marketing, Creative, and Events team at Cox Enterprises, this role supports the financial and operational needs of a highly creative, strategic marketing and media‑focused organization.

This role goes beyond transactional accounting - it is accountable for shaping and scaling business processes that enable enterprise-wide efficiency, compliance, and innovation.  Acting as a key advisor to senior leadership and the Director of Business Operations, the Senior Manager will lead cross-functional initiatives, oversee complex system integrations, and champion operational transformation efforts that support long-term growth. In addition to managing critical accounting functions, this position will influence organizational strategy, mentor future leaders, and ensure that operational frameworks align with corporate objectives and industry best practices. A successful candidate brings robust financial and operational acumen and the ability to translate that expertise effectively within a highly creative organization.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Governance

• Define and implement operational frameworks that support enterprise-wide scalability and compliance.

• Partner with leadership to influence the design and evolution of business processes, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy.

• Lead governance initiatives for operational standards, risk management, and continuous improvement.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as liaison between Accounting, Procurement, IT, and other business units to harmonize processes and eliminate silos.

• Drive initiatives that impact multiple departments, ensuring consistency and efficiency across the organization as administrator of our system of record, Workamajig.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Mentor a team of operational professionals, fostering a culture of accountability and innovation.

• Build organizational capability by developing future leaders and ensuring succession planning within the operations function.

Business Operations Impact

• Represent Business Operations in strategic planning forums, influencing decisions that shape the organization’s financial and operational health.

• Lead high-impact projects that extend beyond the immediate team, driving outcomes for the broader enterprise.

Additional Job Functions:

• Lead the development and execution of media accounting reconciliation processes for 60+ media campaigns annually, reconciled on a quarterly basis.

• Serve as system administrator for Workamajig (WMJ), including data imports, employee record maintenance, global lists, and technical connections.

• Oversee evaluation and implementation of new platforms, including system setup, security, data organization and on-going system admin (ex. 2026 DAM implementation).

• Design and implement business operations and accounting procedures aligned with Cox policies; integrate relevant processes into Workamajig, as needed.

• Manage monthly and year-end accounting activities, including:

  • Oversee monthly client billing a