The Dentsu US market is comprised of three Service lines, each made up of several brands/companies and a US HQ for centralized expenses. The US is the second largest market for Dentsu representing approximately 25% of global revenue (2022 group net revenue: 1.12BN Japanese Yen). The market is complex, guided by scale, number of service lines and the operational model of "ONE DENTSU". The Service Lines offer different products and services growth strategies and dynamics.

The US Credit Manager role is a newly created role, reporting into the Director – US Billing, AR and Credit Management. Credit management activities are decentralized by Service Line and you will consolidate these activities into a single role with accountability for the proactive performance of credit management activities for the US according to Group policies and best practice.

Workplace Location: Remote or NYC (Hybrid)

• Oversee the initial set-up and proposal of customer credit limits and proactive monitoring of existing customer risk, making recommendations to the business.
• Partner with the business to stay informed of potential new customers, providing credit recommendations to support commercial negotiations
• Establish processes for the periodic review of existing customers for changes in credit risk
• Monitor compliance with third-party insurance and internal credit limits, evaluating billed, unbilled and forecasted receivables
• Partner with Treasury and the business regarding customer credit risk, including changes to customer credit limits and ensuring compliance with Delegation of Authority and Group Credit Risk policies
• Establish working relationships with customers and team members
• Work collecting on assigned customers to meet department aging and cash flow goals
• Accountable for implementation and compliance with the Internal Control Framework and JSOX within responsibilities
• Lead external audit, JSOX and internal audit processes within responsibilities
• Partner with US Service Line Controllers, CFO's, Commercial Finance and Treasury to lead credit risk management best practices through adherence to Group procedures

Other Responsibilities:

• Identify opportunities to simplify business practices and controls across responsibilities
• Support business transformation efforts aligned with the finance transformation model
• Support important system implementations and business process changes
• Responsible for the development and measurement of indicators for responsibilities
• Be a leader in the US Finance community. Develop ideas and projects with the community to improve financial control across the organization

Role scope:

• Geographical coverage: all US Service Lines & HQ (excluding Media)

Partners:

• US Service Line CFOs, Commercial Finance leaders and Controllers
• US Operational Finance
• US Treasury
• US Business leadership
• Internal Audit
• External Audit

• Graduate degree in Finance/Accounting/Operations or related field
• 5+ years' experience in Credit Management
• Knowledgeable of credit risk management best practices
• Media / advertising industry experience
• Experience using customers' portals
• Experience with Microsoft D365 or similar systems
• Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets) and Outlook required

The anticipated salary range for this position is $51,000 - $83,375. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including relevant experience, knowledge, skills and other factors permitted by law. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, or other benefits also are available. For more information about dentsu benefits, please visit dentsubenefitsplus.com

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Employees from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds encouraged to apply.

Dentsu (the "Company") is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done to provide an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact [email protected] if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company to which you are applying.

About dentsu

Dentsu is the network designed for what's next, helping clients predict and plan for inspiring future opportunities in the sustainable economy. Taking a people-centered approach to business transformation, dentsu combines Japanese innovation with a diverse, global perspective to improve client growth and to shape society www.dentsu.com.

We are champions for meaningful progress and we aim to be a force for good—for our people, for our clients, for the industry and for our society. We keep our people at the center, creating space for growth, understanding and learning so they can grow. We embed diversity, in our mindset, in our services and in our teams to empower an inclusive, equitable and culturally fluent environment. Building this culture within our teams makes us better collaborators with each other and with our clients, driving better outcomes for all.

Dentsu (the "Company") is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done to guarantee an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact your recruiter if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company to which you are applying.

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About dentsu

Dentsu is the network designed for what's next, helping clients predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities in the sustainable economy. Taking a people-centered approach to business transformation, dentsu combines Japanese innovation with a diverse, global perspective to drive client growth and to shape society www.dentsu.com.

We are champions for meaningful progress and we strive to be a force for good—for our people, for our clients, for the industry and for our society. We keep our people at the center, creating space for growth, understanding and learning so they can thrive. We embed diversity, in our mindset, in our solutions and in our teams to empower an inclusive, equitable and culturally fluent environment. Building this culture within our teams makes us better collaborators with each other and with our clients, driving better outcomes for all.

Dentsu (the "Company") is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact your recruiter if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company to which you are applying.

About dentsu 
Dentsu is the network designed for what’s next, helping clients predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities in the sustainable economy. Taking a people-centered approach to business transformation, dentsu combines Japanese innovation with a diverse, global perspective to drive client growth and to shape society www.dentsu.com. 

We are champions for meaningful progress and we strive to be a force for good—for our people, for our clients, for the industry and for our society. We keep our people at the center, creating space for growth, understanding and learning so they can thrive. We embed diversity, in our mindset, in our solutions and in our teams to empower an inclusive, equitable and culturally fluent environment. Building this culture within our teams makes us better collaborators with each other and with our clients, driving better outcomes for all.

Dentsu (the "Company") is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact your recruiter if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company to which you are applying.