Finance Operations Manager

Posted 3 days ago

jc porterEnglewood (CO)

Financial Managers Advertising Agencies

SENIORITY

Manager

SALARY

$95,000–$108,000

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About the role

Finance & Operations Manager

Location: Denver, CO / Hybrid

Compensation: $95,000–$108,000JC Porter is searching for a Finance & Operations Manager for a project-based professional services organization. This role is ideal for someone who understands how agency operations, finance, project performance, billing, staffing, and systems all connect to drive a healthy business. This position will work closely with leadership and internal teams to improve financial visibility, strengthen workflows, support project profitability, and keep day-to-day business operations running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities:

Partner with leadership to improve agency operations, financial performance, resource planning, workflows, and overall efficiency
Monitor project budgets, staffing, utilization, burn rates, profitability, forecasts, WIP, un-billed work, and billing alignment with scopes and budgets
Identify project risks, scope changes, cost overruns, billing concerns, and opportunities to improve project performance
Develop reporting and dashboards that help leadership and teams make better decisions
Oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, monthly close, reconciliations, general ledger accuracy, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, management reporting, and internal controls
Manage client billing, accounts receivable, collections, payroll, benefits administration, insurance renewals, employee records, onboarding, and offboarding
Serve as the primary financial administrator for agency management, ERP, or accounting systems while supporting system improvements and accurate reporting
Supervise and support an accounting team member while strengthening processes, accountability, and financial controls

Basic Qualifications:

5+ years of experience in operations, finance, business operations, project accounting, or a related role
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
Strong understanding of project budgets, scopes, staffing, utilization, billing, forecasting, and profitability
Background working in a small to mid-sized project-driven environment
Experience with financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and month-end close
Ability to turn financial and operational data into practical recommendations for leadership and internal teams
Experience improving workflows, systems, processes, reporting, and controls
Experience supporting client billing, project profitability, agency operations, or resource planning

Desired Qualifications:

Experience in an advertising agency, marketing agency, professional services firm, or project-based business
Why This Role Could Be a Great FitHybrid schedule
High-impact role working directly with senior leadership
Strong mix of finance, accounting, agency operations, systems, and project performance
Opportunity to improve reporting, workflows, controls, and profitability across the business
Benefits include health, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, PTO, paid holidays, phone stipend, disability coverage, life insurance, EAP, and profit-sharing opportunity

This is a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys connecting the numbers to how the business actually operates and wants a visible role where finance, operations, and project performance come together.

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