Director, Client Finance

Description

Position at CMI Media Group

With 30+ successful years in marketing strategies for healthcare services and a dynamic team of diverse backgrounds, we know how audiences consume information to achieve healthier outcomes. We use that knowledge to guide our clients toward better relationships with their ideal audiences. CMI Media Group brings together the best technology, data, and people in the industry to deliver unmatched business results for our clients.

The Client Finance Director will assist the VP, Client Finance in leading the Client Finance department to ensure the highest quality of financial service to our clients. This role involves providing leadership and guidance for administrative and staff functions, including financial flow, billing, reporting, resource planning, organizational learning, staff development, and process improvements.

Primary Accountabilities:

• Standardization and optimization of processes for client billing and financial reporting

• Independently develop client scope of work (SOWs) contracts

• Partnership with CMI account teams and internal departments on pricing scenarios, annual forecasting, and updates

• Oversee the management of budget trackers, SOW trackers, actual hours/expenses vs. estimated, staffing hours, and aging reports

• Provide financial consultation to cross-functional teams regarding financial kick-off, monthly estimate vs actual tracking, billing, and actualization

• Ensure client staffing resources are aligned with current SOWs and provide recommendations for adjustments

• Develop accurate staff recruiting forecasts for client teams, including succession planning, organic growth, and new business

• Oversee the monthly billing process and approval for client invoicing

• Maintain current client Purchase Order #s (PO#s) and investigate/resolve any issues

• Establish client and/or capability specific processes to ensure efficiencies

• Perform routine human resource administrative tasks for Client Finance team (e.g., employment screening/interviewing, performance assessment, succession planning, onboarding plans, disciplinary actions, etc.)

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and/or 5-7 years of prior financial management or media experience, and prior management and marketing/communications industry experience

• Strong knowledge and experience in all online and offline media functions (Media Planning, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Search Engine Marketing (SEM), Programmatic Media Buying, Social, Analytics, Technology, etc.)

• Extensive understanding of marketing concepts, specifically in the pharmaceutical and patient markets

• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally, manage teams, and supervise professionals

• Strong Excel skills

• Strong project management skills and time management skills

• Ability to problem solve and provide alternative solutions

• Interest/passion to work with numbers/finances

We offer benefits that support a diverse workforce, such as parental leave, mental health support, and flexible working arrangements. We have a strong mentorship program or diversity training for managers & employees. Leadership training to guide new and existing managers on managing from a fair, empathetic, and flexible standpoint.

CMI Media Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Apply today and join our dynamic team!

ALL FOR GOOD

CMI Media Group and Compas were built on inclusion and diversity. It is in our DNA and core values. Challenging the norm is where we started and it's what drives us as a health leader, indispensable partner, and home for our employees. We are a group of hearts and minds who want to make a difference and celebrate being different, to give voice to and truly hear our people and our partners. We believe in more than "all". We believe in "all for good."

CMI Media Group and Compas are an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability. We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion and strives to recruit a diverse slate of candidates to help us achieve that goal.

We will not accept resumes or candidate submittals from employment agencies or outside recruiters.