Berlin Rosen: Finance and Operations Associate

LOCATION

15 Maiden Lane, Suite 1600 NY

SALARY

The salary (prorated) for this role is $65,000 / One Time Payment (Contractor)

COMPANY

Berlin Rosen

DEPARTMENT

Other

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Other

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please submit your application online via the link provided.

JOB DESCRIPTION

ABOUT BERLINROSEN

BerlinRosen is a fast-growing, full-service consulting and communications firm with more than 300 communications and campaign strategists in New York, Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles. Since its founding in 2005, BerlinRosen has powerfully expanded its presence in corporate, social impact/ESG, nonprofit, entertainment, media, racial justice, healthcare, hospitality, real estate, architecture, design, urbanism, land use, lifestyle, technology, issue advocacy and workers’ rights communications. We have received more than 50 awards and recognitions, including being the only agency to be named #1 on Observer’s PR Power List for three consecutive yearsPRNews’ Large PR Agency of the Year (2023; 2021), PR News’ Digital Firm of the Year (2023) and 5/5 Stars on Forbes’ latest Best PR Agencies in America list. 

 

Beginning in 2022, we’ve established partnerships with OnwardDerrisM18Glen Echo GroupInkhouse and Message Lab, further integrating our agency and communications network while expanding our reach in DEI consulting and the consumer, lifestyle, real estate, hospitality and technology sectors. 

People of color, people with disabilities and women are strongly encouraged to apply. BerlinRosen is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff, and recognizes that its continued success depends on hiring and retaining high-quality creative professionals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Opportunities for advancement exist, and we are committed to helping all staff develop and grow.

 

ABOUT THE CAMPAIGN & CREATIVE SERVICES TEAM

The Campaign & Creative Services team is a leading Democratic political consulting firm with a record of winning tough races. We are a team of operatives, campaign managers and strategists and have an in-house creative studio that specializes in brand strategy, video production, copywriting and design. We serve as strategic and creative partners to our clients, helping them solve their biggest challenges and win races. Strategy and storytelling are at the heart of our craft. We develop our clients' message and deliver it to the right people with the right creative. We script, produce, edit and place TV, digital and radio ads in multiple states and markets and so much more.

 

ABOUT THIS ROLE

BerlinRosen is seeking a Finance and Operations Associate that ** **will serve as the deputy to our Director of Operations on the Campaign & Creative Services team. This person will work at the center of a leading Democratic political consulting firm, managing our day-to-day finances and coordinating vendor relationships. This is a job for someone with high attention to detail and impeccable organizational skills.

 

Role duration: This is a temporary, full-time position that will run from April 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. 

 

**Role location: **This role is based in our New York, N.Y. office on a hybrid basis. The Campaign & Creative Services team is in-office at least 2 days per week.

 

ACCOUNTABILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

As a Finance and Operations Associate on the Campaign & Creative Services ** **team, you will...

  • Generate invoices, make invoice adjustments and issue credits

  • Open purchase orders

  • Chase outstanding vendor invoices based on open purchase orders

  • Open all new jobs in our accounting system 

  • Track client payments and ensure invoices are paid in a timely manner 

  • Review vendor invoices for discrepancies based on vendor pricing agreements

  • Enter vendor bills into our internal tracking system

  • File vendor invoices and related documents in the division’s digital files

  • Assist CCS staff in tracking projects, expenses and expected revenue to keep financial and administrative work moving

 

Essential skills:

  • Has a track record of being highly dependable and organized, and can handle multiple assignments at once, work quickly and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

  • Extremely strong attention to detail and organization skills

  • Ability to be responsive to evening and weekend requests for creating invoices and purchase orders for client services team members

  • Willingness and desire to pitch in and support as necessary with work outside the listed responsibilities

 

Note: Interested in this role but it’s not quite the right match? Applicants who meet some but not all or exceed the above criteria are still encouraged to apply! We are eager to speak with candidates with diverse backgrounds and can assess role leveling on an individual basis.

 

WORKING AT BERLINROSEN

 

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance for employees and dependents

  • Pre-tax Health Savings Account Savings Plan (HSA-SP) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

  • Mental health assistance with company-sponsored memberships to Talkspace and Calm

  • Pre-tax commuter benefits

  • Mobile phone reimbursement for data and minutes

  • Employer-funded life insurance

  • Discounted annual bikeshare membership

  • Corporate discounts through Tickets at Work