Company Description

Present in over 100 countries and employing nearly 80,000 professionals, Publicis Groupe is the third largest communications group in the world. Publicis Groupe is listed on the Euronext Paris [FR0000130577] and is part of the CAC 40 index. Active across the entire value chain, Publicis Groupe offers its major clients a transversal, unified and fluid model allowing them access to all the Groupe’s tools and expertise around the world through the mantra "The Power of One."​

Job Description

You will help support the PCNA Controller and Director of Financial Reporting and Controls in shaping, organizing and managing the Financial Reporting and Controls team under your responsibility. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the identification and implementation of the most efficient common corporate accounting processes for PCNA in coordination with peers, supervising the month end general ledger close as well the monthly financial reporting to Publicis and the coordination of monthly intercompany activity. The Associate Director of Financial Reporting and Controls provides assurance that the general ledger is in compliance with GAAP and the Publicis Corporate Policies (JANUS). You will also meaningfully contribute to the annual and interim external financial statement audits.

This is a hybrid role, requiring three days in-office each week. If you are contacted for an interview, your recruiter will discuss specifics with you, inclusive of any necessary reasonable accommodations.

Your Impact:

General Ledger

• Review and approve the all balance sheet account reconciliations as prepared by the Financial Reporting and Controls staff

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, IFRS, JANUS and Agency Finance Policies

• Manage the month end close process and ensure that journal entries and other adjustments are processed before the monthly submission deadlines with proper supporting documentation

• Prepare specifically assigned journal entries and account reconciliations that are confidential and payroll related

• Review financials daily during month end close to ensure accuracy

• Approve job journals and WIP transfers

• Actively Lead any new system implementations related to the General Ledger

• Assist Job Management team in researching issues on jobs Financial Reporting

• Oversee the preparation of the monthly Balance Sheet and P&L in the required format for upload into the Hyperion Reporting System

• Work with other offices to ensure that the monthly reporting entries are updated to reflect the current month’s results. Ensure the accuracy of the Hyperion reporting schedules that are sent to Publicis for consolidation

• Review and present the monthly operating results with the leadership team

• Manage the Corporate Accounting process in compliance with all of the identified Internal Control (FMC) requirements

• Lead the group in serving as front line support for the Client Finance and Financial Planning teams

• Actively Lead any new system implementations related to Financial Reporting Audits

• Lead external E&Y audits for Year-End, hard closes and revenue testing

• Lead Publicis Internal audits

• Help with Financial Monitor Control, Test of Control and Walk-Through audits

• Help with earn-out audits Intercompany A/R and Payables Processing

• Ensure all reconciling items are investigated each month

• Review and approve the confirmation reconciliation reports and address the discrepancies highlighted by the HFM IC report

• Ensure that the intercompany confirmation and payment process is working and all imbalances are resolved Other

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and assist the Director of corporate accounting on drafting common and efficient processes across PCNA

• Train and mentor staff to ensure professional development and result oriented mindset

• You will manage a team and will be responsible for preparing and maintaining job descriptions for direct reports

• Perform other special projects as necessary

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Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance

• 10+ years relevant work experience

• Proficient in Microsoft applications specifically Excel (can perform complex functions).

• Knowledge of general accounting principles

Additional Information

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.

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.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact hrcompliance_usms@publicis.com .

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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