This New York City–based role is responsible for the end-to-end financial management of programs and activations for a single key client. The Client Finance Manager supports budgeting, tracking, invoicing, reporting, and financial governance across all client workstreams. This includes managing purchase orders, assisting with SOWs, overseeing accounts receivable, and partnering with internal teams to analyze budgets and expenses. The role also supports monthly and quarterly financial processes and handles occasional ad hoc requests. All work is performed to ensure alignment with client expectations and agency standards.
You will:
· Support client / program budgeting:
o Assist in developing and maintaining detailed budgets for client programs and activations, including timely roll-up into internal financial systems.
o Monitor and track any approved budget changes throughout the project lifecycle.
o Review and validate all budgets before submission to the client.
· Provide program financial governance:
o Conduct ongoing account and budget analysis to ensure accuracy and compliance.
o Partner with project teams to review resource allocations (e.g., hours vs. budget) and provide variance analysis.
o Analyze spending patterns, pricing, and other financial drivers as needed.
o Review expense transactions and allocations to ensure consistency with approved budgets.
· Deliver commercial and operational insights:
o Partner with the Senior Finance Manager to review program status and identify financial risks or opportunities.
o Reconcile budgets at the conclusion of each program or activation and prepare close-out documentation.
· Manage internal and client-facing financial reporting:
o Review relevant general ledger activity and recommend journal entries as needed.
o Prepare and analyze reports for internal stakeholders and the client, including program-level financial summaries.
o Support quarterly budget reconciliations and ensure proper documentation is maintained.
· Manage invoicing, A/R, and financial documentation:
o Manage all invoices related to client programs, ensuring alignment with agreed scopes and schedules.
o Track and reconcile client purchase orders against agency billing.
o Monitor accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding balances.
o Assist with reviewing and confirming payment terms in Schedules of Work (SOWs).
o Track and manage program-level credits and financial adjustments as needed.
· Support month-end and ad hoc financial activities:
o Assist with month-end tasks such as auto revenue recognition, journal entries and financial summaries related to the client’s projects.
o Respond to ad hoc requests from internal stakeholders or the client in a timely and thorough manner.
Experience / Qualifications:
· Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. MBA/CPA a plus
· 4+ years of experience in accounting and/or FP&A; Event/Marketing agency experience preferred
· Strong organizational and multitasking skills
· Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
· Detail-oriented and able to perform in a high-pressure environment
· Strong work ethic
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with strong Excel skills a must.
· Experience with Oracle NetSuite preferred
· Strong attention to detail and accuracy
· Hybrid work schedule: ability to commute to office two days per week
What We Offer:
· Competitive pay.
· Comprehensive benefits including medical, vision, dental, and access to a suite of wellness programs.
· A generous PTO policy including company holidays, flexible unlimited PTO days, and sick days.
· Opportunities to learn and grow while making an impact.
· A group of people who value each other as much as the work we create.
We love our diverse workplace! SoHo Experiential is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, nationality or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria.
