4400123-Lead Assistant Manager

Responsible for the monthly close of actuals (revenue and expenses) for IS; Responsible for the monthly/quarterly/annual financial planning and analysis for IS; Investigate and prepare variance analysis and rollforwards for budget/forecast/actual reporting periods; Prepare support schedules for inter/intra company allocations, accruals, and corresponding journal entries; Understand results and respond to questions from management on their IS; Review, code and approve vendor and travel expenses; Assist as liaison between the Systems Manager and Operations to set up new vendors, job codes, etc.; Analyze clients projected staff hours, contract totals, revenues, and profit totals; Ad-hoc projects and reporting using Excel, TM1, Hyperion. Reports include but are not limited to: Billings and Revenue, P&L’s, Payroll schedules, Hours. Finance/Accounting degree preferred; 5-8 years of Financial Planning and Accounting experience required and some Big 4 audit experience preferred; Experience in media or advertising industry a plus; High proficiency in Excel including pivot tables, lookups, complex formulas, charts, etc.; Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; Work well independently and on teams; Tenacity to follow-through on open items to complete assignments and meet deadlines; Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Ability to quickly grasp new concepts and follow instructions. Strong interpersonal skills to interact within team and across functions. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Detail oriented;