Carat is consistently ranked the #1 media agency in the world with over 12,000 experts in over 100 countries. We deliver an unparalleled capability to unlock real human understanding to connect people and brands by designing powerful and engaging media experiences.

We are champions for meaningful progress and we strive to be a force for good—for our people, for our clients, for the industry and for our society. We keep our people at the center, creating space for growth, understanding and learning so they can thrive. We embed diversity, in our mindset, in our solutions and in our teams to empower an inclusive, equitable and culturally fluent environment. Building this culture within our teams makes us better collaborators with each other and with our clients, driving better outcomes for all. Carat is an agency of dentsu.

In this role you'll be responsible for managing media budgets, media invoices and collaborating with client finance through the collection of data and assessment of planning, buying, and media billing invoices.

Previous media experience or advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel (V-Lookups, Pivot tables, etc.) is strongly preferred. 

Key Areas of Responsibility

Budget Management:

• Proper management and reconciliation of all account budgets in accordance with media authorizations
• Reconcile budgets as they change due to savings and moves
• Keep abreast of all invoices, billing and delivery issues; know when to escalate discrepancies to supervisors

Client & Internal Relationships:

• Develop and maintain relationships with agency personnel related to budget management processes and deliverables
• Liaise with client divisional finance team
• Work collaboratively across internal planning and finance teams, informing and requesting reports or other data as needed
• Build positive relationships with internal and external teams

Strategic Thinking & Leadership:

• Ensure key information is provided to appropriate individuals and teams regarding budget management issues
• Break down problems and issues into critical parts which can be resolved
• May be responsible for constructing and delivering accurate, honest and timely performance management documents.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, with a major in accounting or finance.
• 1+ year work experience with hands on budget management experience, preferably within the media industry.
• Prior client management experience preferred.
• Strong proficiency utilizing MediaOcean and Prisma preferred with superior Excel skills is preferred.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience in a fast paced, client service environment; a high sense of urgency, a positive attitude.
• Knowledge of all media types; network (television and radio), local, print, out-of-home, and digital.
• Must be able to manage multiple projects and deadlines, is proactive, detail oriented, and must possess outstanding follow-through skills.

 Our Benefits:

• Comprehensive healthcare plans

• Family leave (Maternity and Paternity)

• Generous Flexible Time Off (FTO) policy

• 401k

Part of dentsu, dentsu international helps clients to win, keep and grow their best customers and achieve meaningful progress for their businesses. With best-in-class services and solutions in media, CXM, and creative, dentsu international operates in over 145 markets worldwide with more than 46,000 dedicated specialists. Follow us on social @dentsuUSA. Applicants from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds encouraged to apply.

The anticipated salary range for this position is 51K-80K. Salary is based on a wide range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography.  A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available. For more information regarding dentsu benefits, please visit https://dentsubenefitsplus.com/  

 
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