It's not every day we have a chance to make the world a healthier place—but here, it’s our way of life. Idealistic? Maybe. Deeply pragmatic? Always. Real Chemistry is a global health innovation company that has carved out its space at the intersection between healthcare, marketing and communications, tech, and the people at the heart of it all. It’s with a great sense of purpose that we work together with brave health and wellness companies to create and inspire healthier, happier, and longer lives. It’s our passion. And if you’re still reading, we’re guessing it might be yours too. We are looking to add to our alchemic mix of more than 2,000 talented professionals. At Real Chemistry, we don’t just wish the world was healthier. We leverage tech, data and creativity to make it so. You in?

Real Chemistry is looking for a Vice President, MarComm Partner Business Operations to join our growing team!

In this role you’ll be responsible for building out a robust Media/Out of Pocket/Production function within the Finance team. This position will support Real Chemistry’s growth initiatives and long-term strategy by effectively leading our pass-through financial reporting and forecasting across the company.

What You’ll Love About This Job:

The VP of MarComm Partner Business Operations will lead all aspects of the billing, collections, AP, cash projections and reconciliation of accounts related to Media, Production, Influencer and other assets under management on behalf of client. The VP will execute the development and implementation of the pass-through financial function as well as ensure policies and procedures meet the organization's objectives, needs, and regulatory body requirements. The VP will plan, coordinate, and implement programs to ensure effective performance of these tasks. This role will report to the SVP of Treasury.

Real Chemistry and the VP, Partner Business Operations role are very entrepreneurial. The company is in growth mode and the VP will need to ensure that systems related to billing and operations for media and other finance costs are sufficient to handle significant growth in the past twelve months and on the horizon. The first 30-90 days on the job will require a detailed analysis of current systems and capabilities and the development of recommendations to improve or overhaul where necessary and handle interventions while minimizing day-to-day disruptions to operations.

This is a very important and highly visible role within the finance, operations, leadership and management communities. Access to key stakeholders within integrated services such as media activation, will be prioritized.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead, develop, and supervise Media Operations Finance team.
• Lead all aspects of the Pass- Through function ensuring invoicing is done in time to make payments in line with both client net-timelines and Pass- Through deadlines.
• Establish a line of communication, connectivity and teamwork between each of the finance functions.
• Prepare and provide client reconciliations of Pass- Through funds.
• Forecasting cash spend related to Pass-Through jobs.
• Review and assist in reconciliation of Pass- Through general ledger accounts.
• Mitigate financial risk and provide financial insight and guidance to buying teams on the implications of business decisions.
• Key partner in cross agency collaboration, implementation of media buying processes, system rollouts and integration of new tools.
• Build and implement new media and financial processes to adapt to constantly evolving digital world.
• Review vendor and client contract negotiations with Legal team for digital upfronts, custom content, MSAs and other initiatives.
• Facilitate and manage both internal and external audits as well as drive internal audit compliance across media practice.
• Participate in Mergers and Acquisitions, integration of acquired subsidiaries.
• Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively, both orally and in writing and interact effectively with executive management, external and internal auditors, board, and audit committee.
• Analyze financial problems and develop solutions, evaluate programs efficiency, and lead projects.
• Hire and develop a strong team as well as work productively in a changing environment.
• Solutions-oriented teammate.
• Assist with ad hoc reporting and projects as necessary.
• Ensure Finance team is billing appropriate hours to clients for support services provided.

What You Should Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years’ experience in Media Business Operations role with relevant and/or management experience in this field. Previous work with global company required.
• Prior experience in healthcare, PR/Comms/Marketing industry preferred.
• Preferred experience with NetSuite, Adaptive Insights, and/or similar financial reporting systems.
• Experience with celebrity talent, influencers is a plus, but not required.