Manager, Finance Details

Manager, Finance

Digitas - Chicago, IL

Employment Type : Full-Time

Company Description

Digitas is the Connected Marketing agency, built on the principle that there are better ways for brands to connect with people. We leverage comprehensive data, technology, creative, media and strategy capabilities to deliver Media-Fueled Creativity via connected Solutions that include Connected Campaigns, Social Marketing, Brand Experience, CRM & Loyalty, and Marketing Transformation. A Leader in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Global Marketing Agencies for six consecutive years, Digitas serves the world’s leading brands through a global network comprised of more than 4,000 employees across over 30 countries and 50 offices. For more information visit www.digitas.com.

Manager, Client Finance

We are the connected marketing agency, a full-service agency with modern creative & media, data, and technology services all under one roof.

We are connected in the way we think and the way we work. At the heart of our company are great people that we call Unicorns. Our Unicorns are open, bold, and curious and love to solve complex problems for clients in unique ways.

What you’ll do:

As Manager of Client Finance you’ll work closely with the client and regional finance teams on supporting project requests.

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

We’re looking for strong, impactful work experience, which typically includes:

• Four year degree (Finance, Accounting Master’s degree preferred)
• 5-7 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.

Digitas is an equal opportunity employer.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.