Analyst, Financial Reporting & Controls

Company description

Publicis Groupe is a global leader in communication and is positioned at every step of the value chain, from consulting to execution, combining marketing transformation and digital business transformation. Through a unified and fluid organization, Publicis Groupe partners with its clients across communication, media, data and technology to ensure access to the full breadth of capabilities in every market. Present in over 100 countries, Publicis Groupe employs around 103,000 professionals.

This individual will pay a key role in the management of the Agency’s Financial Reporting and Controls department. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the coordination of monthly intercompany activity, month end general ledger close as well the monthly financial reporting to Publicis. The Analyst provides assurance that the general ledger is in compliance with GAAP and the Publicis Corporate Policies (JANUS).

This individual will also assist in the annual and interim external financial statement audits.

Analyst works independently and self analyzes their data and reports. The Analyst works to identify issues, develops POVs, and offers ideas to their manager that can drive results to meet and/or exceed targets and to create efficiencies. This position interacts with and builds relationships with agency staff at all levels.

General Ledger

• Assist in review of the all balance sheet account reconciliations as prepared Re:
  
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• Ensure compliance with GAAP, IFRS, JANUS and Agency Finance Policies
• Prepares various monthly journal entries in conformance to Publicis Company Policy (JANUS) and GAAP
• Review financials daily during month end close to ensure accuracy
• Assist Job Management team in researching issues on jobs

Financial Reporting

• Assist in the preparation of the monthly Balance Sheet and P&L in the required format for upload into the Hyperion Reporting System
• Ensure the accuracy of the Hyperion reporting schedules that are sent to Publicis for consolidation
• Assist in preparation of the Corporate Accounting processes in compliance with all of the identified Internal Control (FMC) requirements
• Assist manager with any new system implementations related to Financial Reporting

Audits

• Assist with external audits for Year-End, hard closes and revenue testing
• Assist with Publicis Internal audits
• Assist with Financial Monitor Control, Test of Control and Walk-Through audits

Other

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and assist the Director of Financial Reporting and Controls on drafting common and efficient processes across USMS
• Perform other special projects as necessary
• Assist with Intercompany reconciliations

Education/ Work Experience

• Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA is a plus
• 1-2 years relevant work experience with preference for service industry background
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications specifically Excel and Word

Knowledge /Skills

• Knowledge of general accounting principles
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with a wide range of people
• Excellent organizational, analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Ability to learn quickly in a fast paced environment
• Self-motivator, out of the box thinker with passion to drive reengineering throughout Finance
• SAP and Hyperion knowledge preferred

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…