Serino Coyne

Serino Coyne

Finance Manager

New York

Sponsorship not specified$85k-$100kDetected 9 hours ago
Account ManagementFinancial AnalysisAccountingBudgetingExcelProcess ImprovementLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingFinancial ReportingInternal AuditAccounts Payable

About the role

  • The Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing the agency's accounting operations, financial reporting, client billing, cash management, and month-end close while ensuring accurate financial records and efficient accounting processes.
  • This is a highly hands-on role that combines traditional accounting responsibilities with agency finance operations.
  • The ideal candidate has experience within an advertising, marketing, media, or other project-based professional services organization and understands the unique financial operations of an agency environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the monthly close process and ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
  • Maintain accurate accounting records and financial documentation.
  • Partner with Client Finance, Account Management, Production, and Operations teams to resolve billing and accounting questions.
  • Support banking relationships and financial operations.
  • Develop and document accounting procedures to improve consistency, efficiency, and internal controls.
  • Recommend and implement process improvements and automation where appropriate.
  • Maintain strong financial controls and accounting documentation.
  • A trusted accounting partner for agency leadership and cross-functional teams.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
  • Strong understanding of:
  • Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
  • General ledger accounting
  • Month-end close
  • Client billing
  • Revenue recognition
  • Accounts payable
  • Accounts receivable
  • Cash management
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Nice to have

  • CPA preferred but not required.
  • Previous experience within an advertising agency, marketing agency, media agency, or other project-based professional services organization strongly preferred.
  • Experience with Advantage agency management software is strongly preferred.

Compensation

  • $85,000 - $100,000 USD

Company info

  • Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger activity.
  • Prepare monthly financial reports and supporting schedules for leadership.
  • Coordinate with the agency's external CPA firm on year-end financial statements, tax filings, and other accounting matters.
  • Assist with budgeting, cash flow planning, and financial analysis as needed.
  • Ensure accounting records are maintained in accordance with company policies and generally accepted accounting principles.
  • Oversee client billing and revenue recognition processes.
  • Review project setup, billing structures, funding, and job profitability.
  • Monitor work-in-process (WIP), deferred revenue, accrued revenue, and unbilled balances.
  • Provide guidance on the accounting treatment of client, vendor, and project-related transactions.
  • Help ensure accurate project reporting and timely client invoicing.
  • Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and payment processing.
  • We are a New York-based independent advertising agency with approximately 70 employees.
  • As a collaborative, project-based organization, we are seeking a hands-on Finance Manager to oversee our day-to-day accounting operations, strengthen financial processes, and serve as a trusted accounting resource for leadership and the broader agency.
  • This role reports directly to executive leadership and serves as the senior accounting professional within the organization.
  • The ideal candidate is comfortable operating independently, supervising a small accounting team, partnering across departments, and balancing strategic thinking with day-to-day execution.
  • Review vendor setup and payment approvals.
  • Monitor client collections and aging reports.
  • Assist with daily banking activity, cash management, and cash flow forecasting.
  • Supervise a team consisting of two Billing Specialists and one Accounting Analyst.
  • Serve as the primary accounting resource for the department by providing guidance on accounting policies, billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking activity, and financial processes.
  • Review work for accuracy and completeness while supporting the professional development of team members.
  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows and operational efficiency.
  • Support ongoing enhancements within the Advantage agency management system.
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