Associate Director, Client Finance

IPG Health
parental leave
United States, New York, New York
622 3rd Avenue (Show on map)
Mar 04, 2025
Job Description About the Job As an Associate Director, Client Finance, you'll be a strategic financial leader responsible for managing client portfolios, guiding Account teams and supervising a high-performing finance team. Expertise includes budget monitoring, revenue forecasting, profitability analysis and staffing plan optimization. Collaborating with senior leadership and clients, you will ensure contract compliance, financial excellence and informed decision-making. A Day in the Life Oversee financial reporting, ensuring timely monthly closes, profitability reports and forecasting. Monitor client budgets, revenue and profitability, identifying variances and growth opportunities. Lead department utilization, staffing logistics and revenue meetings with CFO and senior leadership. Provide strategic financial counsel to Account Management teams. Manage client finances, partnering with Account Management for new business initiatives. Ensure client compliance, contract requirements and timely billing. Supervise and develop Client Finance team, promoting financial discipline. Analyze client profitability, WIP, billing and Accounts Receivable. Identify revenue growth opportunities and areas for improvement. Foster strong relationships with senior Account leads, providing expert financial guidance. What You Will Need Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance; 6+ years experience. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills: VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas, data visualization. Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and SAP/Business Software (Vantage preferred). Strong managerial and supervisory experience. Exceptional communication, presentation and analytical skills. Business acumen, decision-making and problem-solving abilities. Team management, leadership and mentorship skills. Results-driven, goal-oriented mindset with attention to detail. Ability to adapt quickly and present to senior-level audiences. Excellent organizational skills, prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines. Our Global Benefits My Time Off (MTO) - our flexible approach to time off that allows you to take the time you need and enjoy it! Career Progression - we offer personalized development opportunities and clear career pathways. Health and wellbeing programs that provide you access to different services and offerings to prioritize your health. Company Savings Plans to help you plan for the future. Parental Leave benefits for all new parents. Salary $100,000 to $135,000 annually The salary range for this position is noted within this job posting. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee's/applicant's background, pertinent experience, and qualifications. About the Agency https://www.area23hc.com/ Part of the IPG Health network, AREA 23 is a full-service agency focused on pushing creativity and invention in healthcare marketing to new heights. Its "What If" way of working provides a framework for breakthrough ideas that truly drive innovation and keep clients ahead of industry trends. AREA 23 has been consistently recognized with the highest industry awards and honors including three Grands Prix at Cannes Lions and "Healthcare Agency of the Year" at Cannes Lions in 2017, 2020/2021 and 2022, and "Global Health Agency of the Year" and "Global Pharma Agency of the Year" at the 2022 London International Awards. The agency was also recognized as the #1 most creative agency in the world on The Drum's 2023 World Creative Rankings - the first time a healthcare agency has secured the top spot in the U.S. and global leaderboards. For U.S. Job Seekers It is the policy of IPG Health and any of its affiliates to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. EOE/AA/M/D/V/F.