Associate Director, Finance

1 week ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Digitas Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany Description

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 Ad Age 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.

Job Description

Associate Director - Finance

As an Associate Director of Client Finance you'll work closely with client and regional finance teams while supervising and 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
  • Mitigate financial risks and provide insight on financial implications of change
  • Lead in development of career path for staff
  • Manage client and regional finance team meetings on financial metrics
  • Appropriately represent and encourage growth within department
  • Resolve issues with areas of potential negative financial exposure
  • Provide thorough recommendations to solve business issues
  • Review and analyze key financial metrics including profitability drivers
  • 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

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

  • 7-9 years of professional Finance or Accounting experience, ideally in a digital marketing / advertsing agency environment
  • Supervisory experience with ability to create overall efficiency that benefits department and clients
  • Proficiency in MS Office
  • Advanced knowledge of financial reporting systems (Altair, Business Objects)
  • Solid understanding of accounting concepts (debits/credits, revenue recognition, DSO calculation, cash vs. accrual based accounting)
  • Understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance
  • Excellent communication, time management and organizational skills
  • Candidate must be open to travel as needed

Got what it takes? We'd love to hear from you

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Additional Information

Digitas is an equal opportunity employer.



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