Commercial Finance Analyst

About Us: VaynerX (http://vaynerx.com) is the most contemporary family of companies, working together to build and grow brands. Subsidiaries include VaynerMedia, ChukMedia, Gallery Media Group, Tamara Group, Tingley Lane Trading and VaynerSpeakers About Tamara Group Tamara Group—The Attention, Media, And Relevance Agency—is part of the VaynerX family of companies. Bringing together expertise across editorial, influencer marketing, social media, experiential marketing, and creative strategy, Tamara Group helps brands connect with audiences and build cultural relevance. With social media at the center of its approach, the agency combines insights into consumer attention with creative execution to help brands make an impact. About Gallery Media Group Gallery Media Group is a modern media company within the VaynerX family, with a mission to “Make Positivity Louder.” Its portfolio includes women’s lifestyle brand PureWow and a collection of social media brands, including @cocktails, @recipes, @moms, and @ballplayers. Through publishing, social content, influencer and talent partnerships, and experiences such as Gallery Houses, GMG connects audiences and brands around shared interests and cultural moments. Commercial Finance Analyst Location: New York, NY (Hybrid – 2–3 days in office) About the Role We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Commercial Finance Analyst to join our Commercial Finance team in New York. This opportunity is ideal for someone early in their finance career who is eager to learn, develop strong financial operations skills, and work cross-functionally with teams across the business. In this role, you will support financial operations and reporting for the Gallery Media Group & Tamara Group, helping ensure financial processes run smoothly while contributing to budgeting, revenue analysis, and operational finance activities. This role offers strong exposure to commercial finance, financial reporting, and operational decision-making within a collaborative environment. What You'll Do: Support financial operations and reporting across the commercial finance teamAssist with budget tracking, forecasting support, and financial analysis Support the monthly close process Work with the Shared Services team to assist in managing and tracking the invoicing process and ensuring clients pay accurately and on timeAnalyze budgets, costs, and financial performance metricsWork cross-functionally with Client Services, Project Management, Cross-Functional Finance teamsMaintain financial data and reporting within tools such as Excel/Google Sheets and ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle NetSuite What We're Looking For: 1–3 years of experience in commercial finance, finance, accounting, financial operations, or another finance-oriented roleBachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Communications, or a related fieldStrong Excel or Google Sheets skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving abilityHighly detail-oriented and organizedStrong communication and collaboration skillsA proactive go getter mindset with a desire to learn Highly organized, highly motivated, goal and detail-oriented self-starter who is looking to jump in and embrace the Commercial Finance team structure and responsibilities. The task at hand: Work with the following Departments to understand business priorities and portfolio-specific financial needs: Financial Operations and cross-functional partnership with Shared Services (A/P and A/R), Accounting, Client Services and Project ManagementLiaison with the Shared Services (A/R) team, working closely with direct oversight to track the invoicing process using Netsuite (ERP), from invoice creation to ensuring Client’s payments occur timely and accurately while maintaining a strong Client relationshipCoordinate with Shared Services & Treasury to follow-up & analyze overdue A/RResponsible for preparing monthly revenue recognition, including coordination with Accounting as part of the monthly closing process Provide support to the Commercial Finance Lead throughout the monthly close, including ensuring all monthly invoicing has been completed and tracked to support revenue recognitionResponsible for Purchase Order (PO) approvalCoordinate with Shared Services (A/P) to ensure payment has been made to our vendors and the relevant PO process has been followedParticipate in project wrap meetings, when applicable, to provide context and ensure projects can be fully closed out (impacts revenue, accounts receivable, accounts payable and WIP releases)Understand and review budgets and scope of works (SOWs) to ensure financial invoicing details and payment terms are accurateAd hoc projects: budget analysis, agency costs, exposure to forecasting & staff cost tracking The ideal candidate has: 1-3 years of work within an agency or business service environment in a Financial Operations, Client Finance or Accounting Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting or related fieldAbility to demonstrate strong project management skills, including the ability to multitask and prioritize tasks and responsibilitiesExperience with Netsuite (or a similar commercial ERP required)Experience with NSPB (or similar planning tools) considered a plusStrong working knowledge of MS Excel and Google Sheets (pivot tables and Vlookups will be your best friends). Strong ability to partner with cross-functional teams and address business concerns in a diplomatic fashionExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work both independently, and as part of a team while thriving in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment Unsure if you meet the qualifications? We are always looking for talent which will continue to cultivate an inclusive and representative team that will enhance our perspectives, skill sets, background, and behaviors. We encourage those who are passionate about what we do to apply!Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Employer-sponsored 401k with matchMedical, Dental, and vision coverageUnlimited PTOCaregiver (Parental) LeaveHealth and Wellness benefits Base Salary: $65,000 USD - $75,000 USD