Dentsu is a modern marketing solutions company. Our mission is to help clients navigate, progress and thrive in a world of change. Businesses rely on our integrated network of agencies and specialized practices to champion meaningful progress through creative, media, commerce, data and technology. Part of Dentsu Group, our global network comprises 66,000 diverse people in 143 countries, who are dedicated to teaming for growth and good. Some of our award-winning agencies include 360i, Carat, dentsumcgarrybowen, DEG, dentsuX, iProspect and Merkle. Follow us on Twitter @DentsuUSA and visit dentsu.com/us.

Diversity is embedded in who we are and all that we do: our mindset, our solutions, and in our teams to empower an inclusive, equitable environment. We put our people at the center, creating space for growth, understanding and learning so they can thrive. Our differences make us richer and enable stronger relationships with each other and foster greater impact for our clients. We engage with our communities to drive positive social impact by fostering equity and working to create a digital society that works for all.

US Media comprises several network brands of dentsu that includes Carat, iProspect, Amplifi, Posterscope, Dx, and M1. dentsu is Innovating the Way Brands Are Built for its clients through its best-in-class expertise and capabilities in media, digital and creative communications services.

The Accounting Manager will support the Controller in implementing financial controls, drive an appropriate compliance environment, and have a solid knowledge of accounting principles. This role will require on-going collaboration with the US media business unit CFOs and related teams including Commercial Finance, Operational Finance, and dentsu Corporate.

Reports to the US Media Financial Controller.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Month End Close & Reporting– Manage and deliver a timely and efficient close process to achieve accurate financials for management decision making and planning.
• Financial Statement Analysis – Supervise and review Income Statement & Balance Sheet accounts. Interpret the meaning of accounting results and advise management by preparing appropriate variance commentaries.
• Controls Compliance – ensure control & governance requirements are achieved, including adherence to dentsu policies; develop best practices and leverage expertise/knowledge across dentsu.
• Operational Finance Liaison – point person managing the relationships (with Media Bill Pay shared services based in Detroit and R2R, OTC, P2P shared services based in India), development of/adherence to job requirements/SLAs, escalation, continuous process improvement, and audit coordination.
• Process Development – Drive process improvement to shorten the close cycle by implementing controls and procedures to support financial system & operational processes. Capable of pioneering and leading change.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. No sponsorship is available for this position.

Experience/knowledge required:

• Extensive experience of IFRS and GAAP/US accounting standards
• Strong familiarity with financial systems and financial reporting (D365 and BPC experience a plus)
• Awareness of the local market media and production systems
• Advanced user of Excel/Word/Powerpoint
• Experience in successful collaboration between finance and non-finance people
• Experience in driving change, delivering Operational Excellence and embedding Lean operating principles into finance operations
• 5-7 years of experience operating in a fast-moving business environment with diverse stakeholder communities and exposure to media / advertising industry
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is required

Key competencies:

• Ability to execute on challenging deadlines in demanding fast paced environment
• Attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Exhibits a drive for continuous professional development in self and others; challenges existing thinking
• Organized and reliable – you must be able to carry out tasks autonomously and collaboratively
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including relationship building/partnering with the business team and Operational Finance; ability to influence outcomes at a senior executive level
• Exhibits a drive for continuous improvement of processes and operational excellence

Employees from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds encouraged to apply.
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