Associate Director, 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.

Job Description

The USMS BI finance team focus is to enhance the quality of the data provided to the business and deliver efficiencies. This individual will play a key role in supporting the USMS BI Controller and Vice President of Financial Reporting and Controls in shaping, organizing and managing the Financial Reporting and Controls team under his / her responsibility. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the identification and implementation of the most efficient common corporate accounting processes for USMS BI in coordination with peers, supervising the month end general ledger close as well the monthly financial reporting to Publicis as well as 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). This individual will also play a key role in the annual and interim external financial statement audits.

Responsibilities

General Ledger

• 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
• Review all balance sheet account reconciliations as prepared by the Financial Reporting and Controls staff
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, IFRS, JANUS and Agency Finance Policies
• Prepare specifically assigned journal entries and account reconciliations that are confidential and payroll related
• Review financials daily during month end close to ensure accuracy
• Actively Lead any new system implementations related to the General Ledger
• Assist Job Management team in researching issues on jobs

 

Financial Reporting

• Supervise 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 Financial Reporting 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
• Assist with Financial Monitoring Controls, Test of Control and Walk-Through audits

 

Intercompany A/R and Payables Processing

• Ensure all reconciling items are investigated each month
• Ensure that the intercompany confirmation and payment process is working appropriately and all imbalances are resolved

 

Other

• Continually evaluate team processes to look for further efficiencies, standardizations, and best practices
• Assist the Vice President, Financial Reporting & Controls on drafting common and efficient processes across the BI
• Train and mentor staff to ensure continuous professional development and result oriented mindset
• Prepare and maintain job descriptions for direct reports
• Perform other special projects as necessary

Qualifications

✓ Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA preferred

✓ 10+ years relevant work experience

✓ Proficient in Microsoft applications specifically Excel and Word.

 

Knowledge /Skills

✓ Knowledge of general accounting principles.

✓ Excellent organizational and problem solving skills.

✓ Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment.

✓ Must be able to maintain professionalism when addressing issues and problems involving a variety of people.

✓ Ability to learn quickly in a fast paced environment.

✓ Self motivator, out of the box thinker with passion to drive reengineering throughout Finance

✓ Process oriented thinker; identify process efficiencies

 

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 [email protected].

 

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

 

Compensation Range: USD $97,375.00 - USD $155,961.00/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. 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 6/28/2026.