Associate Director, Client Finance

Working at Real Chemistry and in the healthcare industry isn't just a job for us. We got into this field for different reasons, but we all stay for the same reason - to uncover insights, make meaningful connections, infuse creativity, and improve the patient experience by transforming healthcare through AI and ideas.

Real Chemistry creates the world around modern therapies with over 2,000 talented professionals, and for the last 20+ years has, carved out its space at the intersection between healthcare, marketing and communications, data & AI, and the people at the heart of it all. We work with the top 30 pharma and biotech companies and are built for uncommon collaboration-we believe we are best together, bring together experts from a wide range of disciplines collaborate without barriers under a single, unified mission: to transform what healthcare is to what it should be. This one-of-a-kind model allows us to work in a way that better reflects how people experience healthcare-all with the intent to transform healthcare from what it is to what it should be. But we can't do it alone - you in?

Real Chemistry is looking for an Associate Director, Client Finance to join our growing team!

This is a hybrid role, based in any of our US offices-including Boston, Chicago, Carmel, or San Francisco-or remotely within the US, depending on team and business needs.

What you'll do:

• Manage day-to-day financial management in close partnership with business leads, Account, and Project Management teams.
• Hold recurring formal meetings to collaborate with Account leads to managing budgets, ensuring project profitability, accurate revenue forecasting and timely invoicing.
• Oversee month end close process, including revenue recognition, billing accruals and fee reconciliation.
• Partner with Legal team and review client SOW contracts and associated vendor agreements.
• Partner with cross functional finance teams on intercompany delivery revenue and forecasting.
• Mentor and develop Client Finance Analysts and Managers.
• Provide senior finance leadership revenue reporting and analysis, collaborating with senior leadership to monitor performance and support organizational success.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation within the Finance department
• Support the annual and quarterly budgeting process to align with company strategic goals
• Partner with internal teams, including accounting, payables and procurement.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of industry, practice areas and client deliverables.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Must possess sound judgment skills & be self-motivated with the ability to work independently
• Detailed focus and ability to consistently deliver quality work.
• Exceptionally proactive and talented at fostering collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Adjust priorities to respond to pressing and changing demands; meet deadlines by managing time & priorities
• Appropriately involve others in a process or decision to ensure their support
• Maintain working knowledge of functional area policies and procedures and general knowledge of company policy and procedures
• Deliver timely, proactive data that is relevant and whereby key decisions can be made
• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills with ability to tailor communication to a variety of audiences.
• Exhibit a positive, pro-active "can do" attitude with all team members and is willing to pitch in whenever needed.

This position is a perfect fit for you if:

• Our Company values - Best Together, Impact-Obsessed, Excellence Expected, Evolve Always and Accountability with an "I" - really speak to you.
• You are adaptable, resilient, and OK with adjusting your scope, responsibilities, and focus as we grow. When things change, so do we. We're always evolving.
• You are proactive, driven, and resourceful with strong prioritization skills and a desire to dive into the data.
• You are highly organized self-starter, able to work independently and under tight deadlines.

What you should have:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business Administration required.
• 5-7+ years Client Finance/FP&A/Finance experience.
• Experience working in an Advertising/Public Relations firm is necessary.
• Experience with enterprise level financial systems.

Pay Range: $90,000 - $110,000

This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting.  Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, skills, certifications, and geographical location. The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.

Real Chemistry is proud to be Great Place to Work certified; check out what our people shared about our culture and workplace on our Great Places to Work Profile here.

Working with Real HART: Since the pandemic, we have adapted to how our people told us they want to work. We have office locations in cities in the US and Europe with many employees and clients that serve as hubs where and when they need us. For employees who are within an hour of one of our offices, we expect attendance in the office two days per week, either at a Real Chemistry office or onsite with clients. We are not looking for attendance for the sake of attendance but believe that the opportunity to coordinate in-office team meetings, 1:1 meetings with managers, taking advantage of on-site learning, and connecting with client partners is a critical to delivering on our purpose of making healthcare what it should be. Outside of these offices, we have regions, where people work remotely but come together quarterly for collaboration, culture and learning opportunities. We call this our Real Hybrid and Regional Teams (Real HART) approach. Real Chemistry believes we are best together - and our workplace strategy fosters connection and collaboration in person - but also supports flexibility for our people.

Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks, including options for medical, dental, and vision plans, a generous 401k match, and flexible PTO. Other perks include student loan debt contributions, mental wellness coaching and support, and access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning. Additional benefits for those just starting or continuing with their family building journey include access to enhanced fertility support, Bright Horizons family support programs, as well as expanded paid leave for new parents including personalized coaching support through Your 4th Trimester . Learn more about our great benefits and perks at: www.realchemistrybenefits.com

Real Chemistry is an Equal Opportunity employer. We continually strive to build and sustain an inclusive and equitable work environment where our employees feel empowered to leverage all they bring from their personal lived experience and professional expertise, to make our team the best in the industry. We encourage motivated and qualified applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, ethnic or national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Real Chemistry operates. Should you require accommodations throughout the interview process please let your recruiter know.

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