Associate Director, Financial Reporting & Controls

Job Description
You will help support the PCNA Controller and Director of Financial Reporting and Controls in shaping, organizing and managing the Financial Reporting and Controls team under your responsibility. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the identification and implementation of the most efficient common corporate accounting processes for PCNA in coordination with peers, supervising the month end general ledger close as well the monthly financial reporting to Publicis and 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). You will also meaningfully contribute to the annual and interim external financial statement audits.
This is a hybrid role, requiring three days in-office each week. If you are contacted for an interview, your recruiter will discuss specifics with you, inclusive of any necessary reasonable accommodations.
Your Impact:
General Ledger
Review and approve the all balance sheet account reconciliations as prepared by the Financial Reporting and Controls staff
Ensure compliance with GAAP, IFRS, JANUS and Agency Finance Policies
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
Prepare specifically assigned journal entries and account reconciliations that are confidential and payroll related
Review financials daily during month end close to ensure accuracy
Approve job journals and WIP transfers
Actively Lead any new system implementations related to the General Ledger
Assist Job Management team in researching issues on jobsFinancial Reporting
Oversee the preparation of the monthly Balance Sheet and P&
L in the required formatfor 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 Corporate Accounting 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 ReportingAudits
Lead external E&
Y audits for Year-End, hard closes and revenue testing
Lead Publicis Internal audits
Help with Financial Monitor Control, Test of Control and Walk-Through audits
Help with earn-out auditsIntercompany A/R and Payables Processing
Ensure all reconciling items are investigated each month
Review and approve the confirmation reconciliation reports and address the discrepancies highlighted by the HFM IC report
Ensure that the intercompany confirmation and payment process is working and all imbalances are resolvedOther
Identify opportunities for process improvements and assist the Director of corporate accounting on drafting common and efficient processes across PCNA
Train and mentor staff to ensure professional development and result oriented mindset
You will manage a team and will be responsible for preparing and maintaining job descriptions for direct reports
Perform other special projects as necessary
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