[Remote] Account Director (Project Management & Operations) (Payment Services Client)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Octagon is a leading global sports, entertainment, and experiential marketing agency. They are seeking an organized and dynamic Account Director to manage the operational foundation of a large client account, ensuring efficient project management and communication across teams.ResponsibilitiesDevelop, implement and manage processes across the full account to manage scopes, budgets, resources, reporting, procurement and finance trackingFinance - support business lead with all account finance and revenue tracking. Develop and manage finance tracker for full account, including revenue, expenses, invoicing, and paymentsStaffing/resources - Support new project resource requests and work with account team to align resourcing to client needs. Align scopes with resources and staff, and track hours deliveryDocumentation - manage scope paperwork across project lifecycle, including drafting, approvals, submission, internal reporting and recognition. Manage all finance documentation (creation of POs, job codes, and onboarding new clients/vendors into our systems)Account strategy and growth - serve as a thought partner and support to the account leads, using financial and operational data to identify trends, challenges and growth opportunitiesProject Management – drive timelines, with a deep understanding of how workback schedules impact milestones and integrated teams must come together to win while keeping everyone on trackClient interaction - act as the day-to-day contact for key finance and procurement clients, ensuring clear, proactive, and effective communication regarding all project management initiativesProactive management - proactively suggest processes to improve communication, efficiency and work delivery. Identify and escalate issues or potential risksSkills7+ years' of experience with financial, operational and/or project management roles or projectsAgency/client service experience or sports sponsorship background a strong plusExperience creating new processes that improve efficiency including development and maintenance of project tracking toolsValidated ability to work as part of a team and to tackle problems effectively and independently in a fast-paced environmentSelf-starter who will take initiative with new projects and work with a variety of peopleInterest and capacity to learn client's brand, agency work, and the state of client's industryExperience supporting presentations for senior leadershipExceptional ability to manage diverse relationships with key partners – internal and externalDetail-oriented work ethic, capable of managing multiple projects and tasks simultaneously, producing high-quality work (e.g., reporting, client decks, budgets), and adhering to strict deadlinesAn outstanding organizer and communicator, adept at clear and persuasive communicationProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and Project Management tools (i.e. Asana)Ability to supervise, manage, and mentor junior team membersFlexibility and willingness to travel domestically and internationally, and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel level: low (10-30%)Company OverviewOctagon is the world's leading sports and entertainment management and marketing company. It is a sub-organization of Interpublic Group. It was founded in 1983, and is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://www.octagon.com.