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Company description
Publicis Media is one of Canada’s fastest growing Media Agency networks. The secret sauce? A pool of talented individuals who learn from each other (while tapping into global centres of excellence) and transparency at the core of everything we do, from data reporting to billing all the way to agency leadership. The result is a blend of meaningful work for some of Canadas’ favorite brands and endless opportunities to grow for our team members.
Publicis Media has experienced an incredible growth rate over the past years. The network has transformed and moved at the pace of culture.
Publicis Media Canada is proud to be Great Places to Work™ certified and recognized with Best Workplaces™ for Today’s Youth. We provide continuing opportunities for career growth by fostering a diverse work environment that respects and supports individual contributions and opinions.
We also offer our employees market leading benefit and incentive programs. You’ll be provided with 3 weeks minimum vacation to start plus additional long weekend Publicis days, holidays closures, your birthday off, free Headspace memberships, wellness and technology credits, and a market leading savings plan.
We strive to provide what matters to you personally with the ability to choose and modify programs to suit your lifestyle.
Overview
We are looking for a positive team player who is professional and can manage confidential information with discretion. You will be responsible for various key areas of reporting within both the client and corporate finance functions.
Responsibilities
Maintain a thorough and up-to-date understanding of the company's financial reporting structure (multiple brand entities using DDS, Altaïr/SAP, Blackline) and associated mappings to parent company consolidation and reporting environment (Hyperion/HFM/Smartview)
Fully responsible for month end close on agency brand(s) financial statements, including proper client revenue recognition, cost accruals, etc.
Prepare accurate entries and reconciliations of G/L accounts (balance sheet, P&L) along with detailed supporting schedules as part of a timely monthly, quarterly and year end close process
Collaborate with the corporate finance team members, led by the Corporate Finance Director, in ensuring all period close deliverables and deadlines are met in accordance with Publicis Groupe policies, including submitting financial statements, and preparing detailed variance analysis and commentary
Review, investigate and correct transactions (system and manual postings) as needed
Co-ordinate and prioritize timely and effective responses to auditors’ (external and internal) requests
Partner with agency brand lead(s) and Finance Director/EVP Finance on annual budget commit and reforecast submissions
Preparation of weekly, monthly, quarterly reporting to parent company
Process mapping and instruction documentation, including process and control improvements
Review inter-company mismatches and resolve open items
Contribute to creating new reporting methods and analysis as the business changes
Advise on areas and opportunities for cost savings and efficiencies
Ad-Hoc reporting, including support, as needed, for forecasting, historical comparisons, and variance analysis
Qualifications
University degree and completed CPA designation
Strong knowledge of GAAP, IFRS; practical experience with the application of IFRS 15 revenue recognition principles is a plus
Ability to work independently and with others on the Finance team as well as rest of agency, always putting the customer (external and internal) first
Ability to interact comfortably with all levels within the agency
5 years+ prior experience in the financial reporting/general ledger area
Experience working in an advertising or professional services firm is preferred
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines required
Ability to manage multiple priorities while adhering to deadlines
Experience and familiarity with ERP software solutions (SAP) and various systems implementation and integrations
Excellent working knowledge and proficiency on Excel
Act in a strong, professional manner always maintaining the highest of ethical standards with agency employees, clients, and vendors
Additional information
Publicis Media is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We create and nurture a vibrant work environment that celebrates, values and leverages all aspects of diversity and inclusiveness, attracts world-class talent and serves as the industry benchmark for best practices. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will provide appropriate accommodation for candidates with disabilities or accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process, upon request. Please contact our recruiter for any questions, accommodations or specific requests. We thank all candidates for their interest in Publicis Media however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted