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Spark Foundry · 3 hours ago

Associate Director, Client Operations

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$96K/yr - $151K/yr

4+ years exp

Spark Foundry is a global media agency focused on enhancing brand engagement and transactions through innovative media strategies. The Associate Director, Client Operations will oversee and improve internal operational processes and ensure data integrity while collaborating with various teams to execute financial management and reporting.

AdvertisingMarketing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Work alongside the planning, investment, operations, finance, and reconciliation teams to execute the end-to-end financial management process inclusive of budget authorization, client billing, supplier invoice reconciliation and payment, and compliance with internal/external audit requirements

Partner with Finance and Procurement teams to deliver financial reporting and tracking (e.g. monthly analysis of planned vs. actual spend, delivery reporting, etc.)

Manage the tools, systems, and process that enable sound financial operations including planning/investment team support and training

Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and groups, facilitating synergy between the planning and activation functions that manage day-to-day client business

Build and develop relationships with client business directors and brand teams, ensuring that client and overall data proposition is relevant and aligns with strategy direction

Drive a culture of always-on, data-driven decision making that will institutionalize the use of consumer-driven analytics in media and marketing investment planning

Grow product delivery and agency revenue organically by cross-selling and up-selling value-add analytical products across client divisions, markets & categories

Scope and direct advanced analytics projects to ensure that the deliverables are designed to answer valuable client and media team questions, and that timelines and scope are adhered to

Qualification

Analytical skillsMediaToolsExcelStrategic business managementDeadline managementCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

The candidate must have 4-5 years of experience consulting with clients on making strategic investment decisions to improve business results

Strong Analytical skills with a foundation in strategic business management

Experience implementing a practical and redundant set of double-checks and balances team-wide to consistently strive for flawless execution in all operational areas

Extensive experience using MediaTools and Excel

Strong critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills; demonstrated ability to identify actionable insights

Solid communication skills, able to write clearly, speak professionally, and convey complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience

Proven history of meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Hands-on problem solving abilities and a 'can do' approach (someone who is a both a thinker and a doer)

Benefits

Medical coverage

Dental

Vision

Disability

401K

Parental and family care leave

Family forming assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible time off

Company

Spark Foundry

Glassdoor3.9

Spark Foundry is one of six global media agency brands within Publicis Media.

Founded in 2016

New York, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.sparkfoundryww.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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