Hunter · 1 day ago
Business Manager
NYC Metro Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expHUNTER is a recognized marketing communications firm that has been awarded for its workplace culture and client service. The Business Manager for HUNTER’s Technology Practice oversees finance and operations, acting as a strategic partner to ensure efficient financial management and resource allocation.
Food and BeverageHealth CarePublic RelationsWine And Spirits
Hiring Manager
Liza Sherman
Responsibilities
Oversight of approximately $10M-$15M net revenue
Work in concert with business unit Managing Directors on staff plan development, business unit roll ups inputs and updates and budget builders; Plan for staffing shifts and resourcing needs
Development, submission and tracking of client scopes, financial management of jobs including tracking of spending against fees and vendor costs
Procuring, negotiating and tracking of all vendor spend against client and indirect business unit budgets
Develop and maintain best practices for efficient and transparent financial processes
In partnership with account leads, develop staffing plan and commensurate pricing against client deliverables
Develop and maintain resource allocations for business units working with the leads, finance and HR on identifying gaps and shifts in staffing needs
Communication and follow up with the client/procurement on SOW submission and status
Track open and approved SOWs and POs ensuring proper documentation is obtained in a timely manner
In partnership with finance, request job code creation ensuring all required documentation and support is included and accurate
Develop and maintain monthly financial management tracking reports for business unit leaders ensuring all information accurately pulls from Maconomy
Manage all open jobs including validating monthly job verification reports distributed by finance, communicating budget and end date changes and initiating the closure of completed jobs
Submit billing request to Stagwell billing ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of invoices
Keep monthly tracker of all fee and out of pocket spend against open jobs ensuring any project overspends are proactively flagged and manage with business unit leaders and finance
Client required monthly financial reporting and tracking
Oversight of all Vendor contracting and negotiations including pricing review, payment term negotiations and vendor set up
Responsible for submitting all vendor POs in Maconomy properly and own the entire vendor payment process
Job cash flow management – ensure all jobs are billed in a timely manner, clients are current on their receivables and cash is forecasted to be received prior to vendor payment due dates
Ensure accuracy and timeliness of business unit team’s timesheets, following up on a weekly basis and at month end
Oversight of the unit’s credit card use and preparing accurate and timely report submissions
Track indirect budget allocations & expenses (e.g. culture creation)
Manage and track independent contract agreements ensuring POs are set up to track invoices and timesheets are recorded in Maconomy
Monitor measurement tool allocations within the unit and ensure allocations are covered in client budgets
Support in the preparation of budgets for new business opportunities
Serve as the unit contact for all audits as requested by client or Stagwell finance or client finance, procurement representatives
Update unit MDs and staff with any universal updates to financial policies, procedures, deadlines coming from HUNTER finance or Stagwell
Weekly meetings/contact with unit leaders and finance team liaisons to review unit finances and budgets
Qualification
Required
Five years of experience in a like-minded position, with agency experience a plus
Experience pulling and manipulating data from various enterprise systems, with experience in Maconomy preferred
Advanced Excel
Enjoys teamwork and collaboration and possesses strong oral and written communications skills
Management and negotiation skills
Finance/Economics/Accounting or similar major/minor a plus
Professional maturity, discretion, ethical behavior
Exceptional organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
Agency finance understanding and tracking skills
Understanding of HUNTER's business and its technology platforms (Maconomy and UKG)
Alignment with HUNTER mission and values and business objectives
Preferred
Experience in Maconomy
Benefits
Competitive health and dental insurance plans
A 401K company match
Generous PTO
A hybrid work model
A “work from anywhere in the US” policy (up to four weeks a year)
A year-round staff training and development curriculum
A staff-led Action Group dedicated to DEI excellence in the agency and industry
Bring Your Parents (And Kids) to Work Days
Regular volunteer Days of Service
Mid-day Cupcakes and Cocktails mixers
Epic Halloween and holiday parties
Company
Hunter
HUNTER is an award-winning, integrated marketing communications firm with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and London and partnerships that extend our reach globally.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2014-08-13Acquired
Leadership Team
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Grace Leong
CEO + Partner
D
Donetta Allen
Chief Influencer & Social Media Officer
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