[Remote] Manager, Budget Project Management

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. OMD is the world’s largest media network, known for its innovative approach to media communications. They are seeking a Budget Project Manager to oversee and coordinate all aspects of client budget management, ensuring efficient operations and strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

• This position acts as the relatioanship and account manager for all financially related client matters
• Be responsible for all activities related to client budget project management from the receipt of client budget approval, to spend at the front-end to the compilation, presentation of the budget reporting and review of accounts receivable and account payables on the back-end
• Provide core support, as well as, overall supervision of the budget project management workflow
• Support the implementation of sound business management policies and practices within the Budget Project Management Group leading to the efficient and effective operations
• Establish and nurture strong client relationships, serving as the primary contact for all client budget management deliverables and troubleshooting as needed to meet client expectations
• Monitor and train teams involved in the various billing processes to ensure compliance of contractual obligations in the delivery of client services
• Serve as a liaison between the Budget Project Management and the Client Team(s)
• Serve as the primary liaison between agency and the client for budget management issues
• Act as the dedicated single point of contact for all aspects of client billings for the Group Account Director and other members of the Client Service Team and key client personnel
• Review of all media purchases against approved spends
• Track discrepancies
• Review and analyze accounts payable
• Attend periodic internal client-related or departmental meetings
• Be responsible for presentation of the Budget Report to client(s)

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in business, with a major in accounting or finance
• 3-6+ years work experience with hands on budget management experience, preferably within the media industry
• Must be a team player, be bright, a quick learner, and good problem solver
• Must have strong interpersonal skills
• Experience in a fast paced, client service environment; a high sense of urgency, a positive attitude
• Must be able to manage multiple projects and deadlines, is proactive; detail oriented must possess outstanding follow-through skills
• Prior client management experience preferred
• Strong proficiency utilizing DDS and D365 preferred with superior Excel skills
• Knowledge of all media types; network (television and radio), local, print, out-of-home, direct and digital

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Vacation days
• Sick days
• Personal days
• Paid parental leave
• Paid medical leave
• STD/LTD insurance benefits
• This role is hybrid, requiring three (3) days per week in the office. The remaining two (2) days may be worked remotely. Specific in-office days will be discussed during the interview process, with flexibility to align with team needs. Please note that the number or required in-office days may be adjusted over time, potentially increasing the number of required in-office days based on business needs.

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