Manager, Finance Operations

Company Description

Dentsu is a modern marketing solutions company. Our mission is to help clients navigate 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: Remote

Job Description

The Manager of Finance & Operations ensures the AOR is operating at peak efficiency following approved procedures. This is a leadership role, overseeing staff in Finance (hard line) will report directly to the Associate Director, Finance Operations. Also, you will work with the VP, Head of Investments to inspire a responsible way of working across the AOR team and overseeing optimized workflows / assignments. The Manager of Financial Operations also owns reporting processes, ensuring partners are updated with relevant information .

Responsibilities include:

Financial & Corporate Accounting:

• Manage the monthly financial process and will work with Agency internal team (planning, activation, and billing team) and 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 of active BCA/authorizations
• Compare billing against approved spend
• Ensure discrepancies are resolved within 90 days after MOS
• Provide, accurate and meaningful information and reports to AOR Leadership Team and to client
• Develop group operations systems and controls and procedures
• Help 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 to provide better analysis support
• Ensure collaboration among all groups; foster great teamwork
• Provide appropriate management updates and solicit feedback and direction.

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/Accounting staff use
• Provide guidance to team members and nurture/promote team environment
• Train and motivate assigned staff
• Construct and deliver accurate, honest performance management documents

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 3+ years' experience in An agency Media Operations – managing procedures
• Knowledge of accepted accounting principles and practices
• Knowledge of auditing principles and practices
• Demonstrate and use systems
• Demonstrate and exhibit solid business instincts
• High-level, experience with Excel (can write advanced macros)

Additional Information

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, 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.

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