Analyst, Client Finance

ABOUT ORCHESTRA

Orchestra is a new communications company that helps brands and organizations reach audiences in a more effective and precise way. Its growing team of 700+ storytellers and strategists is shaping what's next in communications, with experience that spans consumer, technology, climate and sustainability, education, healthcare, philanthropy, real estate, travel, hospitality, and arts and culture, to name a few. Since 2022, it’s acquired nine firms, including: BerlinRosen, Civitas Public Affairs Group, Derris, Glen Echo Group, Inkhouse, M18, Message Lab, Onward and Small Girls PR. It also launched Brightmode, a talent acquisition firm for communications professionals. Learn more at: www.orchestraco.com.

People of color, people with disabilities and women are strongly encouraged to apply. Orchestra is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff, and recognizes that its continued success depends on hiring and retaining high-quality creative professionals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Opportunities for advancement exist, and we are committed to helping all staff develop and grow.

ABOUT THE ORCHESTRA FINANCE TEAM

The Orchestra Finance Team oversees financial results and works with our teams on client finance, growth strategies and the overall financial health of the company. We are responsible for the successful integration with our new partner companies as well as any future acquisition activity.

We work with management and other key agency stakeholders to drive profitability and monitor key performance indicators. We are growing a team of experienced finance professionals, change agents, Excel masters and complex problem-solvers to collaborate cross-functionally to assess financial strategies, systems and processes in an effort to drive the full-cycle financial health of all our clients.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Orchestra is seeking a Client Finance Analyst who will own revenue accounting, financial forecasting, pricing, reporting & analysis and business risk assessment. This is an excellent opportunity for a solutions-oriented and analytically minded individual who will approach work with a sense of possibility, sees challenges as opportunities and has a relentless passion and curiosity for process improvement.

Job responsibilities include assisting with month-end close processes, providing summaries of monthly billing and reconciliations and more.

Role location: This role is based in our New York, N.Y. office on a hybrid basis. The Finance team is in-office at least 3 days per week.

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

As a Client Finance Analyst on the Finance team, you will…

• Provide day-to-day financial support to practices and assist with business management at the project and practice level
• Responsible for maintaining various financial trackers and reports (month-end reporting, budget trackers, financial statements, A/R, staff utilization, burn reports, WIP management, over-service reporting, etc.)
• Participate in the coordination of the annual budget and re-forecasts
• Proactively document, follow up on and close out in a timely fashion any revenue, budgeting, billing, invoicing or payment issues that pertain to client(s)
• Own AR function with billing supervisor, including pursuing timely collection with continuous internal & client follow-up and escalating collections issues as necessary
• Partner with practices to ensure monthly financial schedule is followed
• Prepare month-end journal entries for revenue and intercompany transfers if required
• Support in the monthly and annual budgeting processes
• Open and manage jobs in coordination with account teams
• Monitor jobs, estimates, POs and rate cards to ensure accuracy as well as project activity
• Serve as a reliable and forward-thinking business analytics resource on assigned practices and provide oversight to practices
• Lead and participate in financial meetings with internal teams
• Participate in any and all Sarbanes-Oxley initiatives and ad hoc projects as needed

Essential skills:

• 2+ years of experience in client finance
• Experience in NetSuite or similar accounting/ERP packages (SAP, Anaplan, Oracle)
• Strong time management skills, including the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with strong Excel skills (lookups, pivots, dashboards, advanced formulas, etc.)
• Demonstrated proficiency and understanding of GAAP, accruals and revenue accounting
• Clear and efficient communication skills with finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Ability to effectively manage workload, prioritize and streamline tasks to ensure accuracy and take “ownership-mentality” in work, clients and practices

Preferred skills:

• Agency or client services experience (advertising, PR, communications, media or legal)
• Working knowledge of media finance and operations

Note: Interested in this role but it’s not quite the right match? Applicants who meet some but not all or exceed the above criteria are still encouraged to apply! We are eager to speak with candidates with diverse backgrounds and can assess role leveling on an individual basis.

WORKING AT ORCHESTRA

Compensation philosophy: Orchestra offers competitive industry rate salary bands with the goal of retaining and growing talented individuals. We regularly review and adjust our compensation structure as needed to ensure equity across teams and levels.

Salary range (commensurate with experience and skills): $65,000-$85,000

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
• Pre-tax Health Savings Account Savings Plan (HSA-SP) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401K with a 4% employer match and no vesting period

• Generous paid time off (PTO)

  • 20 vacation days, 10 wellness days, 1 day for your birthday, collective PTO between Christmas and New Year’s Day, plus 11 holidays

• Pre-tax commuter benefits

• Mobile phone reimbursement for data and minutes

• Employer-funded life insurance

• Discounted annual bikeshare membership

• Corporate discounts through Tickets at Work

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We're part of Orchestra, the first communications company built for today’s media landscape. Since early 2022, it has grown into a network of eight strategic communications and marketing agencies including BerlinRosen, Civitas, Derris, Glen Echo Group, Inkhouse, M18, Message Lab, Onward and Brightmode.

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