Manager, Client Finance

Overview

Fully remote role in the finance and project accounting sector, supporting financial management and oversight for client portfolios. This position oversees financial management and forecasting for a portfolio of client projects, helping ensure accurate financial reporting, contract compliance, and cross-team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Supervise monthly project accounting and lead status meetings with project managers
• Manage new contract engagements, ensuring accurate project setup
• Guide the client finance team on project tracking and budget adherence
• Report project financials to stakeholders
• Oversee client setup, contract reviews, and collaboration with legal and cross-functional teams
• Coordinate with finance teams on intercompany transactions and contract management
• Ensure business unit project revenues comply with client contracts
• Address accounting and revenue recognition issues per GAAP
• Prepare monthly project revenue forecasts and collaborate on pipeline revenue accuracy
• Manage hours, expenses, and invoicing for client projects, including follow-up on past due accounts
• Handle client accruals and consolidate with other entities as necessary
• Support business development opportunity analysis alongside senior management
• Monitor project costs, subcontractor expenses, and related agreements
• Review general ledger reconciliations and forecast expenses with cross-functional teams
• Conduct secondary reviews of expense reports, invoices, and vendor approvals
• Reconcile intercompany transactions and collaborate on departmental goals
• Lead budgeting for specific P&L line items and assist with annual budget preparation
• Manage audit timelines, communications, and documentation
• Identify and implement process improvements for cost savings and workflow efficiency
• Update financial forecasts and assist with ad hoc reporting and variance analysis
• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages for executive management
• Advise and mentor staff on client finance best practices and career development

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business
• Minimum of 6 years relevant accounting/finance experience, including 2–3 years supervisory
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Preferred experience in agency or professional services environments
• Experience with month-end close processes
• Revenue recognition knowledge
• Project accounting experience
• Client-facing experience

Compensation & Benefits

• The pay range and compensation package for this role will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and other relevant factors.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.