Job Information
Publicis Groupe Associate Director, Finance in New York, New York
Company description
Digitas is the Networked Experience Agency, built on the vision that we create magnetic experiences that earn the right for brands to exist in human networks. Today, and tomorrow. We deliver Networked Experiences by leveraging comprehensive data, technology, creative, media and strategy capabilities. Digitas delivers ambitious outcomes via unique solutions that include Creative Experiences, Integrated Media, Addressable Relationships, Social Marketing and Total Commerce. Celebrated by AdAge as Data and Insights Agency of the Year, U.S Campaign’s Brand Experience Agency of the Year, Media Network of the Year and celebrated by Forrester and Gartner, Digitas serves the world’s leading brands through a global network comprised of more than 5,500 employees across over 65 offices in 43 countries.
Responsibilities
Partner with relationship managers to influence positive financial management
Supervise forecast submissions and monitor monthly close process
Manage cash flow projections, account billing and receivables
Mitigate financial risks and provide insight on financial implications of change
Lead in development of career path for staff
Manage client and regional finance team meetings on financial metrics
Appropriately represent and encourage growth within department
Resolve issues with areas of potential negative financial exposure
Provide thorough recommendations to solve business issues
Review and analyze key financial metrics including profitability drivers
Explain and translate financial reports to team members
Exhibit judgment on when to evaluate issues and when to resolve independently
Prioritize and streamline tasks to ensure accuracy
Qualifications
Four-year degree (Finance, Accounting Master’s degree preferred)
7-9 years of professional Finance or Accounting experience, including familiarity with the digital environment
Supervisory experience with ability to create overall efficiency that benefits department and clients
Proficiency in MS Office
Advanced knowledge of financial reporting systems (SAP and PowerBI)
Solid understanding of accounting concepts (debits/credits, revenue recognition, DSO calculation, cash vs. accrual based accounting)
Understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance
Excellent communication, time management and organizational skills
Candidate must be open to travel as needed
Got what it takes? We’d love to hear from you.
Digitas is an equal opportunity employer.
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 USMSTACompliance@publicis.com .
Compensation Range: $134,000 - $150,000. 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 3/1/2025.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.