Account Supervisor, Media Finance Operations Specialist

Who We Are

Burson is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry‑leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. When you work at Burson, you are part of a global community of lifelong learners who thrive at the edge of innovation.

This role sits at the center of our media and finance operations, ensuring campaigns run smoothly from a budgeting, billing, and process standpoint. You’ll partner closely with account teams, external vendors, and internal finance stakeholders to manage client budgets, track revenue, and maintain accurate invoicing and reporting throughout the lifecycle of a campaign.

You’ll play a key part in keeping scopes of work organized, monitoring media spend, reconciling budgets on a monthly and quarterly basis, and ensuring all activity is properly documented across systems and trackers. From reviewing WIP reports and timesheet accuracy to supporting growth pipeline updates, this position is essential in driving operational excellence and accountability across teams.

We’re open to candidates located anywhere in Eastern or Central Time Zones, including NYC, DC, Pittsburgh, Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Austin and other ET/CT locations.

• Work with external vendors & internal finance team for client billing, back‑up & vendor set‑up payment processing
• Develop & manage client budget and internal revenue trackers
• Organize scopes of work and initiate internal work orders
• Create monthly activity reports and budget trackers for key accounts
• Prepare monthly client invoices, client back‑up and budget trackers
• Review all WIP status reports to make timesheet corrections, job transfers and R‑Time conversions
• Update and maintain budget spreadsheets for all media clients
• Track media spend and ensure alignment with monthly invoices
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and yearly client budget reconciliations
• Maintain and update project list, draft meeting notes for weekly calls
• Assist the digital team in ensuring new business activity is documented and updated in the growth pipeline tracker
• Communicate with various account teams to align on scopes of work, billable hours, and manage accountability for those hours through the duration and conclusion of the campaign

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and working knowledge of Adobe
• Experience using financial and operational systems – Maconomy, Mediaocean, and Creator
  
  IQ are a plus
• Ability to think creatively to operationalize processes
• Great multitasking and organizational skills with ability to meet hard deadlines
• Experience working in and contributing to an inclusive and collaborative environment

Burson is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

Individual compensation varies based on job‑related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package;  for more details:

The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range between:
$50,000–$105,000 USD

Our vision is for Burson to be the leading ‘academy company’ for creative communications professionals and emerging leaders. We provide a dynamic environment where ambitious colleagues can elevate their skills, expand networks, and produce the best solutions. Our commitment to your growth is reflected in professional development opportunities, mentorship programs, a vibrant inclusive culture, and packages designed to reward and retain top talent.

We adopt a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, discuss with the hiring team during the interview process.