Client Finance Manager - Remote

Overview

The Client Finance Manager will play a critical role in driving financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and profitability across the client lifecycle. This individual will lead the client finance function, ensuring seamless workflow across project tracking, billing, cash collection, vendor payment, and financial governance.

In Short

• 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

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
• 5+ years of experience of 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

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for professional development
• Dynamic work environment
• Collaborative team culture
• Global client roster exposure