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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.\nOverview\nThis individual will play 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, supervising the month end general ledger close as well as monthly financial reporting to Publicis and Print Production management. The Manager provides assurance that the general ledger is in compliance with GAAP and the Publicis Corporate Policies (JANUS). This individual will also play a key role in the annual and interim external financial statement audits. The Manager will also supervise Financial Reporting and Controls staA, which includes the management of development plans and career planning. The Manager works independently and self analyzes their data and reports. The Manager works to identify issues, develops POVs, and oAers ideas to their manager that can drive results to meet and/or exceed targets and to create eAiciencies. This position interacts with and builds relationships with agency staA at all levels.\nResponsibilities\nGeneral Ledger\nAssist in review and approval of balance sheet account reconciliations as prepared by Re:Sources\nEnsure compliance with GAAP, IFRS, JANUS and Agency Finance Policies\nAssist in managing the month end close process and ensure that journal entries and other adjustments are processed before the monthly submission deadlines with proper supporting documentation\nReview financials daily during month end close to ensure accuracy\nQuarterly deep review of balance sheet to assist in identifying potential risks or opportunities\nAssist their manager with any new system implementations related to the General Ledger\nAssist Job Management team in researching issues on jobs\nFinancial Reporting\nSupervise the preparation of the monthly Balance Sheet and P&L in the required format for upload into the Hyperion Reporting System\nEnsure the accuracy of the Hyperion reporting schedules that are sent to Publicis for consolidation\nReview and present the monthly operating results with the leadership team\nAssist in managing the Financial Reporting and Controls process in compliance with all of the identified Internal Control (FMC) requirements\nAssist their manager with any new system implementations related to Financial Reporting\nAudits\nLead external audits for Year-End, hard closes and revenue testing\nLead Publicis Internal audits\nLead Financial Monitor Control, Test of Control and Walk-Through audits\nIntercompany A/R and Payables Processing\nEnsure all reconciling items are investigated each month\nEnsure the confirmation reconciliation reports are reviewed and assist analysts in resolving discrepancies highlighted by the HFM IC report\nEnsure that the intercompany confirmation and payment process is working appropriately and all imbalances are resolved Other\nIdentify opportunities for process improvements and assist the Director of Financial Reporting and Controls and the US Lead on drafting common and efficient processes across US Marketing Services\nTrain and mentor staff to ensure continuous professional development and result oriented mindset\nCollaboration with Client Reporting/FP&A and Job Management teams on process improvements between teams\nPrepare and maintain job descriptions for direct reports\nPerform other special projects as necessary\nQualifications\nEducation/ Work Experience\nBachelor degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA preferred\n7 to 10 years relevant work experience with preference for manufacturing environment and understanding of job costing\n2 years + of direct managerial experience\nProficiency with Microsoft applications specifically Excel and Word Knowledge /Skills\nKnowledge of general accounting principles\nStrong communication skills and ability to work with a wide range of people\nExcellent organizational, analytical and problem solving skills\nAbility to work independently as well as in a team environment\nAbility to supervise direct reports\nAbility to learn quickly in a fast paced environment\nSelf-motivator, out of the box thinker with passion to drive reengineering throughout Finance\nSAP knowledge, preferred\nAdditional Information\nOur 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.\nPublicis 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.\nIf you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact .\nAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.\nCompensation Range: USD $75,050.00 - USD $97,565.00/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. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. 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