Finance Manager

MEET FCB NY

Born in 1873, FCB has a legacy of doing two things uniquely well: storytelling and precision. 2019 has taken FCB to new heights — winning the Cannes Titanium Grand Prix for Burger King’s “Whopper Detour,” receiving the most Cannes Lions in the agency’s history, being recognized by Ad Age’s A-List and being honored with numerous Effie Awards. 

We work to create Never Finished ideas, powered by data and analytics to deliver the right message at the right time, to the right people, with a single-minded result — creating behavior. FCB NY works across a portfolio of iconic brands, including Anheuser-Busch InBev, Burger King, FDA’s The Real Cost, GSK, LG, Morningstar Farms, New York Mets, Unibet and Verizon. 

FCB is looking for a Finance Manager to financially and operationally manage the L&T (Lord and Thomas) studio.    

The role is responsible for the studio financial management from start to finish including job openings, estimating, time tracking, WIP analysis and job closing. The Finance Manager will be responsible for revenue recognition as well as expense analysis.

The role is responsible for understanding the fundamentals of the production and post-production process to help facilitate the most modern and agile process for estimating, tracking, and actualizing costs across all brands. 

This role requires both production business knowledge and financial acumen. It is critical to ensure FCB is operating sound and scalable operations and financial systems. 

Responsibilities:

•  First point of contact for all financial matters relating to the studio (internal and external)

• Manage all revenue and the expenses for the studio with a focus on overall margins

• Work closely with the Studio Director to ensure that jobs are progressing smoothly

•  Troubleshoot job/system issues and find solutions that work operationally

• Evaluate, recommend, and implement process change and improvements

• Actively participate in and procure documentation for various audits (SOX and internal audits)

• Produce required monthly and ad hoc reports

• Facilitate billing, cost adjustments, and proper reconciliation of client jobs

• Obtain and organize all financial bids, estimates, and paperwork for each project

Office Requirements

• FCB has adopted a hybrid working environment. It is required for employees to be in office Tuesday-Thursday and can work from home Monday and Friday.

It is the policy of FCB 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.The New York City Pay Transparency Law requires employers in New York City to disclose the following information. The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $120,000. Actual salaries will vary and be based on various factors including but not limited to budgetary and market consideration, as well as an applicant’s background experience, pertinent/specialty experience, qualifications, and tenure in role/similar role.