Digitas is the Networked Experience Agency, built on the vision that we create magnetic experiences that earn the right for brands to exist in human networks. Today, and tomorrow. We deliver Networked Experiences by leveraging comprehensive data, technology, creative, media and strategy capabilities. Digitas delivers ambitious outcomes via unique solutions that include Creative Experiences, Integrated Media, Addressable Relationships, Social Marketing and Total Commerce. Celebrated by AdAge as Data and Insights Agency of the Year, U.S Campaign’s Brand Experience Agency of the Year, Media Network of the Year and celebrated by Forrester and Gartner, Digitas serves the world’s leading brands through a global network comprised of more than 5,500 employees across over 65 offices in 43 countries.
Overview
As Manager of Client Finance you’ll work closely with the client and regional finance teams on supporting project requests.
Responsibilities
Day-to-day, your role includes:
- Partner with relationship managers to influence positive financial management
- Supervise forecast submissions and monitor monthly close process
- Manage cash flow projections, account billing and receivables
- Lead client and regional finance team meetings on financial metrics
- Resolve issues with areas of potential negative financial exposure
- Develop a “big picture” financial point of view
- Provide thorough recommendations to solve business issues
- Manage and develop staff into productive team members utilizing skills and tools
- Review and analyze key financial metrics including profitability drivers
- Manage forecast for assigned clients and regions
- Hone appropriate persuasive skills to become a trusted partner
- Explain and translate financial reports to team members
- Exhibit judgment on when to evaluate issues and when to resolve independently
- Prioritize and streamline tasks to ensure accuracy
Qualifications
- Four year degree (Finance, Accounting Master’s degree preferred)
- 4-6 years of professional Finance or Accounting experience, including familiarity with the digital environment
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office
- Advanced knowledge of financial reporting systems (Lawson, Business Objects, Crystal)
- Understanding of accounting concepts (debits/credits, revenue recognition, DSO calculation, cash vs. accrual based accounting)
- Understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance
- Strong leadership skills
- Strong attention to detail with ability to multitask
- Demonstrated initiative, responsibility and follow through for “owned” work
- Candidate must be open to travel as needed
Got what it takes? We’d love to hear from you.
Additional Information Digitas is an equal opportunity employer.
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