Code and Theory

Associate Director, Client Finance

Code and Theory

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: New YorkUnited States

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Salary

💰 $110,000 - $120,000 per year

Job Level

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About the role

  • Oversee all active project records across Grail, Maconomy, and revenue tracking systems, ensuring accuracy and alignment with delivery teams
  • Review project setup and scope against contracts and supporting documentation to ensure financial compliance
  • Lead job reconciliations including expenses, project margin accuracy, and client billing status
  • Monitor project burn rates and forecast future costs to ensure timely billing and to identify risks or inefficiencies
  • Maintain and report on client revenue forecasts, ensuring visibility into pipeline and booked revenue performance
  • Ensure accurate and timely billing cycles, coordinating with delivery, PM, and account teams
  • Review accounts receivable aging with the collections team and take proactive steps to optimize cash flow
  • Support and oversee the PO creation process to ensure seamless AP handling for freelancers, vendors, and third-party suppliers
  • Manage complex production cost schedules, ensuring alignment between client funds and vendor payment obligations
  • Support employees on expense reimbursement submissions, ensuring compliance with corporate policies
  • Review and approve employee reimbursements for accuracy and policy adherence
  • Review and approve new clients and vendor setups in Maconomy
  • Cross-check financial data integrity across systems and documentation to uphold financial governance
  • Support the sales team with financial data, including commission tracking and deal economics
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives across client finance processes to drive accuracy, scalability, and efficiency

Requirements

  • Experience in client finance, project accounting, or a similar role within an advertising, marketing, or creative agency environment
  • Strong understanding of billing workflows, project financials, and revenue recognition
  • Proficiency using ERP/finance systems (Maconomy experience preferred)
  • Detail-oriented mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to partner cross-functionally
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
project accountingbilling workflowsrevenue recognitionfinancial compliancecost forecastingexpense reimbursementdata integrityfinancial governanceproject margin accuracyclient billing
Soft Skills
detail-orientedanalytical skillsproblem-solvingcommunication skillscollaboration skillscross-functional partnershipleadershiporganizational skillscontinuous improvementproactive approach