Director of Finance Transformation & Compliance

Company description

Publicis Re:Sources is at the core of Publicis Groupe, the world's largest communications company. We are the only full-service, end-to-end shared service organization in the industry, enabling Groupe agencies to do what they do best: innovate and transform for their clients.

Formed in 1998 as a small team to service a few Publicis Groupe firms, Publicis Re:Sources has grown to 6,000+ employees in over 55 countries. We provide technology solutions and business services, including finance, accounting, legal, benefits, procurement, tax, real estate, treasury and risk management, information security, and global mobility — supporting 110,000+ employees across the Publicis Groupe network. Our people are at the center of everything we do, bringing curiosity, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence to their work every day.

Learn more about Publicis Re:Sources and the Publicis Groupe agencies we support at publicisresources.com.

Overview

Work closely with the Americas Chief Accounting Officer overseeing accounting and reporting functions to ensure that all ledger accounts, financial statements and internal controls are operating effectively. Reports to the Americas Chief Accounting Officer. Role is based in New York City, 4 days per week in the office.

Responsibilities

Compliance:

o FMC (Financial Monitoring Controls):

• Require, gather and review monthly self-assessment of Resources controls from all SSC departments
• Manage annual FMC audit for all Resources groups including treasury, billing, AR, AP, accounting, etc.

o Internal Audit:

• Support agency internal audits related to information provided by SSC departments
• Ensure SSCs implement internal audit recommendations in line with their action plans
• Provide guidance to Business Units in case of client audits.

o External Audit:

• Support and coordinate the audits (four visits a year) of the entities under scope:
  • Coordinate with the individual agencies and various SSC groups and both auditors (KPMG and PWC)
  • Discuss the findings of audit reviews with management on a constructive basis to develop the most appropriate solutions
  • Report audit findings, management responses, and proposed action plans to address identified issues
  • Perform follow-up work ensuring management progress actions within the agreed time scales and to escalate failure to progress actions
• Assist during the annual walkthrough on internal controls

o Support:

• Unclaimed Property filling
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) yearly reporting

o Random audits as necessary

 Business transformation:

• Lead R2R initiatives on behalf of the CAO (Blackline, Altair to HFM automation, Smartclose, etc.)
• Support Advance AI: Lead the Mindbridge AI implementation, pilot AI-supported SAP clearing, and promote responsible AI adoption across the team.
• Work closely with our hub in CR to review processes and increase work quality and efficiency
• Review current processes and the opportunity to transfer additional work to the hub
• Ensures the right initiatives are undertaken, and the benefits are being fully realized throughout the SSC
• Champions project management disciplines and provide the processes, structures, and tools for individual project management and program management across the transformation
• Creates a measurement system and/or tool to assess awareness and support of change management activities
• Lead evolution of technology with a view toward continuous improvement of business processes and data integrity by using/applying appropriate technology to solve business problems

 Ad hoc projects: Media reconciliation

Qualifications

• JD degree from an ABA accredited law school
• 6+ years of relevant experience (with 2+ years at a law firm)
• Must be licensed to practice and in good standing in Illinois or New York

 Skills:

• Excellent writing, oral communication, analytical and organizational skills
• Excellent business judgment with a capacity to make decisions and give advice, demonstrating a deep and practical understanding of overall business objectives and risk
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-moving, challenging and constantly changing environment
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including ability to communicate effectively and persuasively to varied audiences and stakeholders
• Ability to develop partnerships and to effectively interact with individuals at all levels of our organization and externally
• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills
• Solid organizational and time management skills
• Service- and results-oriented with outstanding attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Ability to handle high-volume, multiple priorities

Additional information

The expected salary range for this role is $ 150,000.00 - $160,000.00. We are committed to offering competitive compensation, and the final salary will be based on the selected candidate's experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the position.

All information provided will be kept confidential in accordance with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) guidelines.

This job description does not state or imply that the duties listed are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties as requested by any person authorized to provide such instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the role that are incidental to the performance of essential job duties. All duties, responsibilities, and requirements are considered essential job functions and may be modified as needed to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) must possess the knowledge, skills, abilities, and aptitudes necessary to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to their own health or safety or that of others. The qualifications listed in this document represent the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position.

This document does not create an employment contract, express or implied, other than employment at will.

Publicis Groupe offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement (401(k)), wellness, and other employee programs. For additional information regarding available benefits, please visit Publicis Connections.