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Associate Director, Client Finance
Associate Director, Client FinanceDEPT • Anaheim, CA, US
Associate Director, Client Finance

Associate Director, Client Finance

DEPT • Anaheim, CA, US
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Associate Director, Client Finance

We are pioneers at heart. We are always leaning forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That's why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating.

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 20+ countries, we're big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients' problems, no matter where you are in the world.

Financial Management

  • Strategic financial business partner to Client teams and Finance leadership helping to influence positive financial management and decision making supported by data
  • Development of monthly forecasts and annual budget planning, with an ownership over revenue and expense planning, with oversight from the Director and VP
  • Partner with cross functional leads to develop strategies that drive profitable growth
  • Monitoring month-end close processes including but not limited to reviewing revenue recognition and journal entries, ensuring actuals are updated accurately and bringing forth any issues to be resolved for the following month
  • Draft or oversee preparation of all financial reporting such as month end reports, variance analysis, and P&L commentary. Recommending areas to improve reporting, where needed
  • Understand results and ability to respond to questions from Finance and Senior Leadership on key drivers impacting the P&L

Client Finance

  • Partner with the Sales, Client, Operations and Legal teams in new business efforts including pricing client proposals, assisting in responding to RFP / Is and the development of budgets to maintain healthy margins
  • Partner with Client leads, Legal and Finance leadership to review statements of work including analyzing and supporting the development of new pricing models or opportunities for increased revenue
  • Review monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue versus the forecast to provide commentary and determine whether we met or exceeded financial goals, including the tracking of client margins and profitability
  • Partnering with Client leads to maintain a strong knowledge of the client's business models, contractual arrangements, health of the business, and growth opportunities
  • Liaise with DEPT entities on intercompany transactions inclusive of reviewing and helping to set up intercompany contracts, pricing for cross sells and negotiation of rates
  • Analyze, identify, and communicate areas of concern or suggested improvements within the Client Portfolio to both Finance and Client Leaders
  • Evaluate fees for client staffing plans and suggest staffing and margin recommendations with the support of Finance leadership
  • Ensure agency performance is consistent with contract obligations
  • Team Management

  • Oversee and develop growth plan for direct reports and cultivate a positive team culture
  • Provide ongoing constructive feedback, manage career pathing, and consistently hold staff accountable for performance, compliance and ethical business conduct
  • Help attract new talent and work to build a team with diverse views and backgrounds
  • Promote cross-collaboration with wider US FP&A team and sharing of best practices
  • Other Responsibilities

  • Serve as the initial FP&A point of contact for client audits
  • Lead development and delivery of regular and ad hoc reporting for client teams and senior leadership, as needed
  • Lead the development of process improvement initiatives with minimal oversight from Finance Leadership
  • Ensure adherence to reporting deadlines for both client and finance calendars
  • What You'll Bring

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or business preferred
  • 7-10+ years experience, with at least 6 years experience in an Agency. Experience working at a Media or Creative Agency is a plus.
  • Knowledge of GAAP and IFRS accounting principles and their practical application related to revenue accruals preferred (ASC 606, IFRS 15).
  • Experience with Financial Systems such as Anaplan and Netsuite
  • Experience in setting and managing expectations
  • Experience training, developing and managing direct reports
  • Exhibit judgment on when to elevate issues and when to resolve independently
  • Demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships and be inclusive of ideas
  • Strong analytical orientation. Skills in financial analysis, including review of financial statements and analysis of key business metrics
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office with emphasis on Excel skills and Google Product Suite software applications
  • Forward thinking - challenges the status quo and proactively and creatively identifies opportunities for improvement
  • Ability to effectively work and communicate with both finance and non-finance stakeholders
  • Able to effectively manage workload, prioritize and streamline tasks to ensure accuracy and take "ownership-mentality" in work / clients / practices.
  • What Do We Offer?

  • Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • 401k plan, plus matching
  • PTO
  • Paid Company Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • We Support You Being You

    DEPT is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We believe our work is its best when our people feel safe and free to be themselves. We're committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace, regardless of anyone's identity, background, beliefs, lifestyle or disabilities. So tell us about any accommodations you need. It's totally confidential and only used to make sure you feel fully supported at every step.

    DEPT participates in E-Verify, meaning your Form I-9 information will be sent to the federal government to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.

    We are a B Corp-certified company passionate about purpose-driven work. Our hope is that you can feel good about the contributions DEPT is making to the world and we always have an open door for your ideas in making the world a better place.

    DEPT is a pioneering technology and marketing services company that creates integrated end-to-end digital experiences for brands such as Google, KFC, Philips, Audi, Twitch, Patagonia, eBay and more. Its team of 2,500+ digital specialists across 30+ locations on 5 continents delivers pioneering work on a global scale with a boutique culture.

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