Finance Manager

Day One Agency

Finance Manager at Day One Agency overseeing financial data management and reporting accuracy. Collaborating with production teams and ensuring effective budget tracking in a hybrid work environment.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain accurate data entry across financial systems and reports, ensuring consistency and integrity
Track and manage timesheets, including production timecards for cast and crew
Support financial job tracking by updating reports, opening/closing job numbers, and monitoring client budgets
Oversee and reconcile client expenses and payments, ensuring accuracy and timely processing
Manage the agency’s expense management platform and support ongoing system improvements
Assist in implementing new tools, systems, and processes to improve financial and operational workflows
Partner with the production team to track budgets, ensure accuracy, and support timely budget reconciliation (“wrap”)
Prepare and support monthly financial closing reports and processes
Track and analyze production profitability, providing visibility into performance and cost management
Coordinate vendor onboarding and manage required paperwork and documentation
Support onboarding of new employees from an operational and systems perspective
Collaborate with production teams on wrap sheets and financial documentation post-shoot
Contribute to innovation initiatives, including supporting AI-driven improvements within the finance function

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in a finance, accounting, or related role
5+ years of experience with QuickBooks, with a strong understanding of financial workflows and reporting
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and accuracy
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, etc.)
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
**Preferred Qualifications**
Prior experience working in a fast-paced creative agency environment
Familiarity with production workflows, including budgets and wrap reports
Proficiency with time tracking tools such as Harvest, Wrapbook, or similar platforms
Experience with expense management systems (e.g., Sage or equivalent)
Eagerness to learn, grow, and continuously develop new skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Care (Medical, Dental, Vision)
Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays
Summer Fridays
401K Retirement Plan with Company Match
Paid Parental Leave
Commuter Benefits
New Business Referral Bonus
Employee Referral Bonus

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Hard Skills & Tools

data entryfinancial reportingbudget trackingexpense managementfinancial workflowsproduction profitability analysisfinancial closing processestime trackingQuickBooksMicrosoft Excel

Soft Skills

highly organizedattention to detailaccuracycollaborationeagerness to learninnovationsupporting teamoperational perspective

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in AccountingBachelor's degree in Finance