Client Finance Manager

McGarrah Jessee

Client Finance Manager serving as primary finance partner for client accounts. Collaborating with various teams to ensure financial oversight and profitability on projects.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $117,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial management, including client profitability monitoring, revenue recognition, and forecasting within an advertising agency context. Proficient in translating financial data into actionable insights and improving financial processes.

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Financial ManagementClient Profitability MonitoringRevenue RecognitionForecasting ModelsStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisBudget ManagementVariance AnalysisRevenue Recognition Best PracticesFinancial Reporting

Soft Skills

Client-Facing AbilitiesNegotiation SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Forecasting ToolsTime Tracking SystemsFinancial Reporting Platforms

Industry Keywords

Advertising AgencyCreative StudioClient AccountsScopesEstimates

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serves as primary finance partner for assigned client accounts, building and managing scopes, estimates, and budgets across retainers, projects, and production.
Monitors client profitability, ensures accurate revenue recognition, and flags financial risks early with proposed solutions.
Collaborates with Brand and Production teams on scoping and pricing work, participating in client conversations requiring financial clarity or negotiation.
Prepares monthly client forecasts, variance analysis, and translates financial data into actionable insights for agency-wide reporting and planning.
Oversees client billing processes, ensures contracts and SOWs are financially sound, and continuously improves financial processes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
5-8 years of finance experience in advertising agency, creative studio, or similar environment required
Experience with agency forecasting models and revenue recognition best practices preferred
Strong client-facing and stakeholder management abilities
Proficient with agency tools and systems including forecasting, time tracking, and financial reporting platforms

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off