Assistant, Finance Operations

Position Summary

The Assistant Analyst, Finance Operations will be responsible for working directly with the Digital Investment media teams to create and manage bespoke and templated reports. The ideal candidate must be comfortable integrating data from different sources to produce reports that will drive financial and business inputs, which will be pivotal for tracking the progression of Orion partnerships and billings. This position requires attention to detail, proactivity, analytical mindset, strong communication skills, alongside working well in a team environment. Candidates are expected to be curious, self-motivated, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. This role also supports the various media types across the business in preparing, maintaining, and stewarding clients' media schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between Investment, Finance, and Shared Services teams
• Create monthly upload files for ingestion into Mediaocean for Print, Out of Home, and Digital to assist with month end financial close
• Complete trade owed reconciliations for Digital Investment team
• Resolve Digital invoice reconciliations and reversals with Shared Services team
• Updating vendor open invoice statements to track and ensure timely payments
• Approval of invoices for payments through Digital matchpay
• Establish a positive and professional working relationship with all Orion staff across various disciplines
• Assist with ad hoc Finance Operations requests

Desired Skills & Experience

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with a focus on Microsoft Excel (Excel baseline requirements: VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, PIVOTS, etc.)
• Exceptional organizational skills with a high attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Analytical mindset and entrepreneurial spirit
• Thrives on accomplishing tasks accurately and efficiently
• Maintain a high level of integrity and be a team player
• Ability to prioritize, shift attention when prompted, and work in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with MediaOcean products (PRISMA) a plus

We See You  

At IPG Mediabrands, we are unified behind a commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging. Together, we shine through a set of shared values and behaviors. We take pride in our responsibility to our clients, communities, and to each other. We embrace differences and recognize the unique value that each of us brings to our community.  

We encourage you to apply, as unique backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences are welcomed.   

We See You at IPG Mediabrands. 

Wage and Benefits

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family. To give you the ability to better meet your personal needs, and in support of your physical and emotional well-being, you will receive discretionary time off days and company-wide Appreciation Weeks and Wellness Days. 

We also offer a competitive Total Compensation package, including a competitive salary and eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award or a relevant incentive award. 

The salary range for this position is posted below.  Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position, market considerations, budgetary considerations, tenure and standing with the Company (applicable to current employees), as well as the employee’s/applicant’s skill set, level of experience, and qualifications.   

Employment Transparency

It is the policy of Mediabrands, division of the Interpublic group, to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for thi