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Director, Finance

Omnicom Media Group US H&S
New York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 2/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2025

The Company :

Hearts & Science has been inspired by confident marketers seeking business advantage in a world of personalized digital marketing, where CRM and addressable channels converge, and decisions must be made in real time to aggregate effective reach and deliver the right message at the right time.

Designed to inform brand strategies with real-time insights, Hearts & Science is a data-driven marketing agency with expert media planning and buying capabilities, among other services that include shopper marketing, marketing innovation and content activation.

Overview

Director on our Client Finance Team will act as a financial & commercial partner to Client Business Leads (Account Directors) tasked with maintaining fluid knowledge of client's business models, contractual arrangements, key strengths and opportunities. Continually advise business partners and Finance Leadership on issues within client portfolio that impact the business.

Qualifications

  • 3 years of audit or equivalent experience ensuring the accuracy of financial data (Big 4 / National accounting firm experience a plus)
  • Experience in Media or Advertising is a plus
  • Experience in FP&A, corporate or client finance, or related field
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Self-starter that is detail oriented and extremely well-organized
  • Team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment, manages multiple projects with ease and within strict deadlines
  • Strong proficiency in MS Excel
  • Reporting functions will require ability to quickly understand Cognos, TM1 and D365 Financial systems
  • Ability to organize and work with large amounts of information and manage multiple project priorities
  • Strong communication (both verbal and written) skills
  • Relevant post-secondary education, training, (CPA and / or MBA) or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

Client Finance

  • Strategize and contribute to revenue growth efforts, staffing efficiencies and client matters with Executive Management, Managing Directors, Group Account Directors and other Senior Management
  • Interact with client Marketing and Procurement teams as needed (e.g. client contract negotiations)
  • Bring financial acumen for new service lines, clients or segments, including but not limited to go-to-market, pricing scenarios, forecasts, and launch readiness from Finance; e.g., coordinating with Billing / Revenue and Accounting
  • Oversee excellence in client-initiated and internal auditing and related requests
  • Support RFP requests including but not limited to financial models, pricing, bid strategy, total value analysis, and presenting financials to the RFP review team (CEO, CFO, SVPs)
  • Strategic Planning & Analysis

  • Coordinate the annual budget and monthly forecast process alongside FP&A team, including coordination of the planning cycle with functional teams and business units
  • Define and analyze key areas of the business, including client profitability and staff utilization
  • Liaison with sister agencies and other creative agencies for intercompany reporting
  • Conduct client contract review, ensuring disclosure & documentation compliance
  • Assist in preparation of agency's annual plan presentation materials
  • Financial Reporting & General Contributions

  • Manage the month-end close process, including review, journal entry submission and reporting package preparation. Hands on review of revenue, monthly close and monthly reforecasts with variance analysis
  • Maintain accountability for proper forecasting, accounting, and recording of client billings and revenue consistent with company policies and GAAP
  • Provide monthly analysis and reporting on Accrued and Deferred Revenue to Controller's Group
  • Provide ad hoc analyses and projects as needed
  • Develop and mentor junior members of the team
  • Report to Senior Director of Finance, but work closely with Hearts' and OMG's Finance leadership
  • LI-JM3

    This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, other job-related qualifications / skills, and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living). The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For this role, benefits include : health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, 401(k), Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, vacation days, sick days, personal days, paid parental leave, paid medical leave, and STD / LTD insurance benefits.

    Compensation Range

    140,000-$180,000 USD

    This role is hybrid, requiring three (3) days per week in the office. The remaining two (2) days may be worked remotely. Specific in-office days will be discussed during the interview process, with flexibility to align with team needs. Please note that the number or required in-office days may be adjusted over time, potentially increasing the number of required in-office days based on business needs.

    Hearts & Science is An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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