GlueIQ The Creative Consultancy Agency & Media Finance Manager Coral Gables, FL · Full time

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Tired of pushing emails in a big corporation instead of putting great work into the world? At GlueIQ, we believe the old agency/consultancy models are broken. They undervalue talent, overwork good people, and starve investment in the very things—research, technology, collaboration—that drive exceptional results. We’re flipping that script. Our model rewards hard work with real opportunity, performance-based pay, and an environment built for growth. We invest in cultural insights, automation, data science, and tools that make our people superhuman. If you’re ready to do the best work of your career—and be rewarded for it—let’s chat.

Title: Agency & Media Finance Manager

Department: Agency Ops/Finance

Direct Report: Finance Director

Level: Sr. Associate / Manager

ABOUT GLUEIQ

GlueIQ is the brainchild of our collective obsession with Creativity, Culture, and Tech. We understand that complex problems are best solved collaboratively, and it was time for a creative consultancy model that could foster those critical connections between people, process, and tools that drive meaningful growth for our clients

POSITION SUMMARY

The Agency & Media Finance Manager will own financial processes that enable media planning, buying, and agency operations to run profitably and transparently. This role combines client-facing media finance support with internal agency finance discipline: forecasting, margin management, reconciliations, billing, vendor & partner payments, and insightful reporting. Ideal for an analytically strong, detail-oriented person experienced with agency finance, media buys, and cross-functional collaboration. You’ll own financial processes that enable media planning, buying, and agency operations to run profitably and transparently. This role combines client-facing media finance support with internal agency finance discipline: forecasting, margin management, reconciliations, billing, vendor & partner payments, and insightful reporting. Ideal for an analytically strong, detail-oriented person experienced with agency finance, media buys, and cross-functional collaboration.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Media Finance Operations

• Review and reconcile media invoices, insertion orders (IOs), and publisher/vendor statements against buy orders and campaign delivery.
• Verify third-party media charges, ensure contractual compliance, and resolve discrepancies with media vendors and buyers.
• Manage agency markups, rebates, and commission calculations; ensure correct application in client billing.

Client Billing & Revenue Recognition

• Prepare and validate client invoices for media, fees, and production; work with account teams to ensure timely, accurate billing.
• Support revenue recognition in line with agency policies and accounting standards (ASC 606 or local equivalent).
• Maintain audit-ready billing files and documentation.
• Forecasting & Financial Reporting
• Build and maintain media spend forecasts, margin analyses, and profitability models (campaign-level and client-level).
• Produce regular finance & business reports for account leads and senior management (pipeline, burn rates, margin by client/vertical, cash flow).
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis to support client pitches, program changes, and media strategy decisions.

Cash & Vendor Management

• Manage media vendor payments and reconcile agency accounts payable related to media buys.
• Track agency receivables related to media pass-through and manage collections escalations as needed.
• Process & Controls
• Improve and document finance processes and controls for media procurement, billing, reconciliations, and vendor management.
• Partner with procurement, legal, and operations to ensure contract terms are reflected in financials.
• Support internal and external audits.

Cross-functional Partnering & Communication

• Act as finance liaison to media buying/planning teams, account leads, and client finance contacts.
• Train account teams on finance policies, tools, and best practices related to media buys and billing.

QUALIFICATIONS

5+ years of finance experience in an advertising/media agency, media owner, or media holding company environment.

• Strong understanding of media buying mechanics: IOs, insertion orders, programmatic, DSP/SSP basics, VAST/VMAP for digital/video, and TV/OOH buy structures.
• Proven experience with client billing, revenue recognition, and margin analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with financial systems (NetSuite, SAP, QuickBooks, or similar) and adtech/billing platforms (e.g., Mediaocean, Strata, Operative, The Trade Desk) a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to work under deadline pressure.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and vendor contacts.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field; CPA or CMA is a plus but not required.

BENEFITS:

• Glue-IQ pays 100% of Health plan premium (health, dental, vision)
• Hybrid working environment in creative, vibrant office setting (4 days in office, 1 day WFH)
• 401k Profit-Sharing Plan
• Client-specific benefits and perks
• Office located in heart of Coral Gables

*GlueIQ is strongly committed to hiring a diverse staff, and believes all experiences and perspectives bring value to our clients. GlueIQ does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnic origin, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.