Commercial Finance Director

Director, Commercial Finance- 3 Days a Week Onsite, NYC

We're partnering with a global media and marketing agency network on the search for a Director, Commercial Finance to join its commercial finance team in New York.

The role blends client-facing commercial work (new business, contract terms, pricing, vendor negotiations) with the fundamentals of the seat (profitability, revenue recognition, month end, budgeting), so it suits someone who can operate at a high level and still get into the detail! The team is growing and promotion opportunity here is real- making it a great place to work for a current Director or Associate Director looking for their next home.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead client-facing commercial conversations, including contract and MSA terms, pricing, and ad hoc commercial needs


• Manage the P&L for your portfolio: monthly forecasting, actuals reconciliation, and cost approval across staffing, intercompany transfers, and accruals


• Own external client reporting and ensure ongoing contractual compliance across each account


• Manage staff plan utilization and pricing, and lead vendor-side negotiations


• Track signed projects against budget and proactively flag staffing gaps


• Ensure financial obligations are met across international client contracts, working with internal and external auditors and client procurement teams as needed


• Manage and develop two direct reports

What we're looking for:

• 8-10 years of accounting or accounting/finance experience, gained within a global media or marketing agency environment (not brand-side, and not a production or creative background)


• Currently an Associate Director or Director


• Not a fit for a Manager looking for their next promotion


• Commercially minded, with genuine comfort in client-facing negotiations as well as the accounting fundamentals


• Comfortable managing a small team while still being hands-on


• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business, or equivalent professional experience

Compensation & logistics:

• Base salary: up to $180,000, plus bonus


• Hybrid schedule: 3 days per week in office NYC


• Reports to the Group Directo


• Team: 2 direct reports