Paid Media Finance Associate

Overview

SKDK, an award-winning public affairs and political advertising agency, is looking for a driven, self-starter to join its team as a Paid Media Finance Associate for the 2024 cycle. With offices in Washington, D.C., New York City, Albany, and Los Angeles, SKDK brings unparalleled strategic communications experience to Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, philanthropic organizations, labor unions, political committees, and candidates.  

Whether it is creating a campaign launch video for a candidate, assisting a corporate client on establishing messaging around their corporate social responsibility strategy, or guiding a nonprofit through a crisis, SKDK is always at the forefront, leading the charge. There is no company better that understands the intersection of press, politics, and policy.  

At SKDK, we are made whole by the diversity of our team. We are a firm that invites and celebrates the uniqueness of each member of our team and encourages individuals to bring their best selves into the workplace. Whether it is through participation in one of our Employee Resource Groups, serving on our DEI Council, opportunities to volunteer, or bringing a new perspective to client work, your individuality and experience matters.

SKDK is looking for a Paid Media Finance Associate to oversee financial management for a portfolio of media-based client accounts.  The Paid Media Finance Associate is a key business partner responsible for all financial client deliverables, including client and project

setup, client invoicing, WIP management, revenue reconciliations, client revenue forecasting, reporting and profitability analysis.  The primary goal of this role will be to support the Paid Media client leaders with timely and effective financial counsel while also supporting the CFO and other finance team members with month-end close reconciliations, audits, system implementations, ad-hoc reporting, etc. 

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the various client-facing team leaders (primarily within the Paid Media group) to ensure all financial elements of the client relationship are managed, tracked, monitored, and communicated. 
• Partner with the Shared Financial Team to oversee and track project setups, client media/production invoicing, revenue recognition, WIP management, and ensuring client transactions are posted in accordance with all applicable contractual obligations. 
• Stay abreast of changes and modifications to client budgets and prepare quarterly client revenue forecasts. 
• Coordinate with sister agencies (including Assembly media) on all intercompany billings 
• Assist the CFO in the preparation of various financial presentations (primarily annual budget and quarterly reforecasts). 
• Take a leadership role in the support of internal, external and SOX audits 
• Develop, maintain, and distribute ad-hoc reports and financial models as needed 
• Provide proactive analytical support and other ad hoc financial analyses to the CFO, client leaders and senior leadership. 
• Coordinate and supervise the activities of Shared Services team members within the AP, AR and Billing groups. 

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in client finance, preferably in an advertising/marketing services organization. 
• Financial planning and analysis experience a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills   
• Independent, self-starter with problem solving skills 
• Superior organization abilities and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment 
• Strong team collaborator with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies 
• Attention to detail 
• Team leadership experience and skills 
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel 
• Experience with a variety of financial management systems  

Benefits

SKDK is committed to pay equity. SKDK believes the target range of base compensation in this role is $60,000-$75,000. In addition to base salary, SKDK considers other key components as part of total compensation, including but not limited to an annual discretionary bonus, commission on new business, and a comprehensive benefits package. Actual base compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors, such as skillset, level of experience, and location.

What we offer: 

SKDK provides a generous benefits package including excellent coverage for health, vision, and dental insurance premiums; paid parental leave; time off including vacation, holidays, and sick time; 401(k) with an employer contribution, reimbursement for cellular service, public transportation benefits, and additional benefits.

SKDK believes in the growth and development of all our employees and therefore we offer:

• Professional development and career guidance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Participation in Employee Resource Groups 
• A collegial and supportive office environment

Equal Opportunities

SKDK is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. It is our policy to recruit, hire, train, and promote without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any protected category.