LaSalle Network is hiring a Finance Manager for a fast-paced, high-impact media agency in New York City. This hybrid opportunity (3 days onsite preferred: Monday/Wednesday/Thursday) is ideal for a finance professional who thrives in client-driven environments and knows how to run point on payroll and billing for 300+ employees.
The ideal candidate has experience in media, advertising, or agency settings and knows how to steer financial planning, reporting, and forecasting with precision. You’ll report directly to the Director of Finance and help lead a team of Senior Analysts and offshore support staff. If you’re ready to own financial processes in a highly visible role, this is your moment.
Finance Manager Responsibilities:
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Oversee monthly payroll processes and ensure accuracy across employee types (staff, freelance, contractor)
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Lead client billing and revenue tracking in coordination with billing teams
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Prepare and review monthly/quarterly budgets and perform variance analysis
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Manage month-end close, accruals, deferrals, and journal entries
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Build staffing and re-org models reflecting transfers, raises, and promotions
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Direct the financial planning, forecasting, and reporting functions across multiple business units
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Lead a team of two Senior Analysts and offshore staff, while collaborating across finance and operations
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Support audits and strategic financial initiatives
Finance Manager Requirements:
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
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Minimum 5 years of financial planning and accounting experience
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Strong experience with payroll, client finance, and billing
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Prior leadership experience; ability to manage and develop a team
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Advanced Excel skills; FRP system experience preferred
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Media, advertising, or agency finance background strongly preferred
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Hybrid work flexibility (3 days onsite in NYC)
This is a high-priority role with the opportunity to make immediate impact. Apply today to join a team that values smart finance minds who move fast, think creatively, and lead with confidence.
Ann Marie O’Sullivan
Senior Project Manager – Accounting & Finance
LaSalle Network
LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries. LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets.
