Aston Carter Looking for Finance Director at Chicago, IL Full Time

Remote Finance Director

Aston Carter is looking for qualified candidates to fill a fully remote Finance Director Consultant role for a company based in Chicago, IL. Candidates will be considered for full-time employment and must be willing to work CST hours. The position is open due to substantial company growth. If interested, please apply!

Job Description:

Client Financials

• Manage, maintain, and improve revenue forecast process and tracking files

• Provide financial oversight and control on projects: reviewing initial setup, monitoring progress against budget, and ensuring timely and accurate closure of project

• Review and approve project pricing and client and vendor contracts in partnership with CFO

• Partner with the Client Services and Project Management teams to monitor client and project profitability

• Assist Client Services on finance-related matters and reporting with the ability to interact with clients as needed

• Actively review and approve project transactions in a transitioning process environment

• Perform month-end client P&L analyses and issue reports to Client leads

• Maintain and update rate cards and pricing tools in partnership with FP&A and CFO

• Oversee and ensure projects are set up correctly with revenue projects, billing rules, and signed agreements.

• Manage and track internal commissions where applicable

Systems, Process & Training

• Update process materials as needed and identify areas of opportunity for improvement

• Lead onboarding and quarterly trainings around client finance process

• Identify new reports needed or improvements and work with FP&A for build out

Month End Close

• This position partners with the accounting team and FP&A to ensure a timely close

• Responsible for month end revenue recognition process while following criteria under ASC 606

• Review month end results to identify discrepancies with actuals and update rolling forecasts

• Prepare executive summary of month end results with variance commentary against budgets and forecasts for gross margin and client profitability

• Monitor missing time and work with business to get submitted and approved in a timely manner

Billing & Collections

• Oversee client billing process in accordance with SOWs

• Manage collections and weekly AR reports for stake holders and management

• Lead monthly billing meetings to review projects in detail, including upcoming billing, PO issues, keeping on top of closing projects and any overages that are occurring on hours or costs

Team Development and Adhoc

• Manage existing staff and actively participate in broader finance team initiatives

• Identify areas of strength and development to improve client finance and billing processes

• Work with FP&A to develop client related reporting needs or system enhancements

• Will serve as point of contact for client audits

• Participate in M&A integration

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting

• 10+ years of finance experience in a Marketing, Advertising, Media Agency or Professional Services environments.

• Ability to explore systems, interface with support, and acquire new skills

• Experience serving as a business partner and financial steward

• NetSuite and OpenAir knowledge/exposure a plus

• Innovative and experience in process improvement

• Professional, organized, time management, mature and can safeguard confidential information

• Advanced MS Excel skills (Modeling, Pivot tables, Vlookups) required

• Enthusiasm for building teams and implementing better ways of working

• Billing and AR management experience

About Aston Carter:

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At Aston Carter, we’re dedicated to expanding career opportunities for the skilled professionals who power our business. Our success is driven by the talented, motivated people who join our team across a range of positions – from recruiting, sales and delivery to corporate roles. As part of our team, employees have the opportunity for long-term career success, where hard work is rewarded and the potential for growth is limitless.

Established in 1997, Aston Carter is a leading staffing and consulting firm, providing high-caliber talent and premium services to more than 7,000 companies across North America. Spanning four continents and more than 200 offices, we extend our clients’ capabilities by seeking solvers and delivering solutions to address today’s workforce challenges. For organizations looking for innovative solutions shaped by critical-thinking professionals, visit ~~~. Aston Carter is a company within Allegis Group, a global leader in talent solutions.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please call ~~~ or email ~~~ (~~~) for other accommodation options. However, if you have questions about this position, please contact the Recruiter located at the bottom of the job posting. The Recruiter is the sole point of contact for questions about this position.