Media Payables Manager

Company Description

At Re:Sources, we like to think we’re the backbone of Publicis Groupe, an ensemble of stellar advertising and public relations brands. We provide our peers technology, finance, operations, and legal solutions that enable them to excel with their clients. We’re over 80,000 worldwide, and growing.

There’s so many exciting things to do, we’re looking for the right people to make it all happen.

Why join us?

Now is an amazing time to join us. We’re dedicated to providing the best portfolio of tools and talent to help differentiate our brands across the globe.

Because we’re committed to collaboration, creativity, innovation, sharing, and limitless possibility, we’re continuously evolving as a world-class organization. The way we work, and the spaces in which we work, enable us to succeed in a way that produces our best.

We excel because we ensure Re:Sources are inspired, dedicated, healthy, and innovative. Our benefits are but one incredible aspect of this.

In short, we’re establishing what it means to love what you do, and we’d love you to come help us.

By the way, Re:Sources are a diverse group of people, and we invite everyone to apply. We don’t let race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy status, or any other conceived differences limit who we are and what we can accomplish!

Our Guiding Principals:

1)People first, driving success together.

2)Problem solving mindset.

3)Respect each other.

4)Partner & collaborate as one team.

5)Commit to quality & standards.

6)Innovate & embrace the future.

Overview

The Media Payables Manager will help lead the AP function supporting a portfolio of “Best in Class” media agencies. This role is responsible for overseeing offshore Shared Services staff, ensuring high-quality service delivery, and driving operational excellence. Acting as a key liaison between finance, media buying teams, external vendors, and audit partners, the AP Manager will provide guidance on AP processes, support financial and media system integrations, and ensure compliance with internal controls. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator with leadership experience, a deep understanding of Media AP, and a proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement. This position reports directly to the Assistant Director of Media AP.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary engagement lead for Media Agencies, supporting Agency Finance and Media Buying teams.• Lead and manage the offshore Shared Services Media Payables team, ensuring alignment with business objectives.• Monitor, analyze, and report departmental KPIs to key agency stakeholders, identifying trends and areas for improvement.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Treasury, Billing, and Master Data Management (MDM) to ensure seamless operations.• Participate in the integration and continuous optimization of systems within the media financial ecosystem to enhance efficiency and data accuracy.• Oversee the media query process (AWQ), ensuring the platform is user-friendly and enables accurate, timely resolution.• Drive process improvement initiatives focused on standardization, operational efficiency, and automation.• Manage deliverables and documentation for internal and external audits, ensuring compliance and readiness.• Manage vendor profile updates necessary for accurate invoice handling and refund processing.• Leverage a strong understanding of business operations and technical systems to support effective decision-making and problem resolution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.• 5–8 years of relevant experience in Accounts Payable, preferably within a Shared Services or centralized finance environment.• Minimum 2–3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.

Technical Skills:• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.)• Familiarity with media platforms such as Mediaocean, EdenRed, or similar platforms• Experience with SAP products

Core Competencies:• Strong understanding of end-to-end Accounts Payable processes, with emphasis on invoice processing and vendor management• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and geographies• Proven problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work under tight deadlines• Exhibit emotional intelligence by managing team dynamics and fostering a positive, collaborative environment

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) currently in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" relations.