Client Finance Manager, North America

The Client Finance Manager will oversee all financial aspects of the licensing programs for a portfolio of clients, working closely with the client and CAA brand leads. The candidate will manage all client-related financial processes, including but not limited to invoicing, accounts receivable tracking, cash receipts and payments application, royalty reports tracking and processing and reporting to internal and external stakeholders. The role will assist the regional and global finance and business heads in providing valuable financial insights, including internal budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis and suggest ways of improvements in all areas. The role will also be responsible for day-to-day licensee management – processing royalty reports, invoicing, chasing and cash application of licensee payments, collecting forecasts.

Responsibilities

Be the primary finance contact as Client Finance lead for responsible clients to manage the financial aspects of relevant licensing programs; Prepare internal and external budgets and quarterly forecasts in conjunction with brand teams; Review and ensure Trust Accounting process for the respective clients and licensees are handled timely with accurate results; Review and ensure reporting and payments to clients are properly prepared and submitted on or before agreed timeline; Provide key analysis as required by client as well as for internal management; Confirm compliance to client representation agreements; Ensure key finance processes are being followed by all offices, update bi-weekly internal A/R reporting, and monitor licensee late reporting/payment ensuring strong credit control; Flag and escalate for financial risks and opportunities on the responsible clients, such as risk in accounts receivable collection and/or future deals guarantees; Oversee licensee quarterly forecast process; Process and follow up on royalties, payments, forecasts, marketing spend for North American licensees within client portfolio; Ensure financial points of HubSpot are being maintained; Provide financial performance updates to client team and identify and communicate key finance issues; Liaise with brand team and external auditors on licensee audits, making recommendations on audit candidates and assisting with data collection as needed; Assist regional and global Finance leads with other ad hoc projects as needed; Review and process licensee royalty reports, issue invoices, follow up on late reporting and payments

Requirements

Bachelor's or associate degree with business background; 4-5 years experience in licensing and royalty accounting; Attention to detail, able to work under pressure to deadlines and with initiative in a fast-paced environment; Proactive, hands-on problem solving approach; Highly effective written and verbal communication skills at all levels, credibility with senior management; Excellent computer skills; experience in accounting software, Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills

Nice to have

Previous experience utilizing Brand Comply (or other contract/royalty system); Power BI; SAP