OMD · 1 week ago
Budget Project Manager
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$50K/yr - $95K/yr
3+ years expOMD is the Cannes Lions 2024 Media Network of the Year and a leading media agency globally. The Budget Project Manager will oversee and coordinate all aspects of client budget management, acting as the primary contact for financial matters and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
AdvertisingCommunications InfrastructureDigital MediaMarketingSocial Media
Responsibilities
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)
Qualification
Required
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
Knowledge of all media types; network (television and radio), local, print, out-of-home, direct and digital
Must be able to manage multiple projects and deadlines, is proactive; detail oriented must possess outstanding follow-through skills
Preferred
Prior client management experience preferred
Strong proficiency utilizing DDS and D365 preferred with superior Excel skills
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
Company
OMD
OMD is a media communications agency committed to delivering sharper insights, smarter ideas and stronger results.
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