<p>Company description</p> <p>Spark Foundry was built during the most transformative time in the history of advertising and marketing. We deliver everything a traditional media agency has to offer and have grown into one of the world's most successful agencies by helping brands evolve their marketing by leveraging identity, commerce, artificial intelligence, and more to connect with people. Transformation is part of our DNA. Spark Foundry's start-up spirit delivers high-touch approaches and a never-ending desire to challenge the status quo. Combined with Publicis Media's powerhouse soul leveraging connected data assets, advanced AI applications, and investment clout, we "Bring HEAT to Brands." No other agency possesses the expertise that we do to address today's most pressing challenges to drive business transformation through media.</p> <p>Overview</p> <p>The Associate Director, Client Operations is an integral role within the Spark Foundry team, responsible for monitoring and building internal operational processes throughout the account. The Associate Director, Client Operations will also be responsible for monitoring and enhancing a reporting tool used heavily throughout the account. Data integrity is of upmost importance, so a keen eye for detail and forward thinking are key attributes required for this position.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Work alongside the planning, investment, operations, finance, and reconciliation teams to complete the end-to-end financial management process inclusive of budget authorization, client billing, supplier invoice reconciliation and payment, and compliance with internal/external audit requirements </li><li>Partner with Finance and Procurement teams to deliver financial reporting and tracking (e.g. monthly analysis of planned vs. actual spend, delivery reporting, etc.) </li><li>Manage the tools, systems, and process that enable sound financial operations including planning/investment team support and training </li><li>Build strong relationships with internal partners and groups, facilitating harmony between the planning and activation functions that manage day-to-day client business </li><li>Build and develop relationships with client business directors and brand teams, ensuring that client and overall data proposition is relevant and aligns with strategy direction </li><li>Drive a culture of always-on, data-driven decision making that will institutionalize the use of consumer-driven analytics in media and marketing investment planning </li><li>Grow product delivery and agency revenue organically by cross-selling and up-selling value-add analytical products across client divisions, markets & categories </li><li>Scope and direct advanced analytics projects to ensure that the deliverables are designed to answer valuable client and media team questions, and that timelines and scope are adhered to </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>The candidate must have 4-5 years of experience consulting with clients on making strategic investment decisions to improve business results </li><li>Strong Analytical skills with a foundation in strategic business management </li><li>Experience implementing a practical and redundant set of double-checks and balances team-wide to consistently strive for flawless execution in all operational areas </li><li>Extensive experience using MediaTools and Excel </li><li>Strong critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills; demonstrated ability to identify actionable insights </li><li>Solid communication skills, able to write clearly, speak professionally, and convey complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience </li><li>Proven history of meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment </li><li>Hands-on problem solving abilities and a "can do" approach (someone who is a both a thinker and a doer) </li></ul> <p>Additional information</p> <p>Our Publicis Groupe motto "Viva La Différence" means we're better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.</p> <p>Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.</p> <p>If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com.</p> <p>Compensation Range: $97,375- $139,965 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 06/24/2026.</p> <p>All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.</p> <p>26-8563</p> <p>#LI-QH1</p>