Company Description

"APEX Exchange (APEX) is a distinct next-generation trading entity within Publicis Media that identifies and invests in emerging market trends to benefit Publicis clients.

APEX develops innovative offerings through direct partnerships and principal investments that allow clients of all size to benefit from custom solutions that best fit their business challenges in an increasingly complex media environment.

Clients opt into solutions outside the agency’s core services that offer tangible benefits including guaranteed outcomes, increased flexibility, and advantageous pricing."

Overview

The Apex Exchange Finance team is currently seeking an Accounting Manager for our Revenue FP&A team who will have primary responsibility for the revenue accounting for APEX Exchange. This position will lead the month end close. They will also have responsibility for creating and maintaining balance sheet reconciliations in compliance with our Financial Monitoring & Controls. They will report directly to the Director of FP&A for Apex Exchange.

This position is suitable for a highly motivated and service-focused individual with strong attention to detail, ability to manage and meet timelines, and a strong understanding of revenue accounting. The manager will supervise two direct reports, and the right candidate will have experience as a people manager.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close and reporting for Apex revenue

• Continually improve financial revenue management processes by implementing tighter controls: data integrity, process improvement, and rigorous analysis

• Provide analysis and interpretation of actual performance versus plan/forecast, and assess impact on future results

• Generate, analyze and distribute monthly reporting and providing commentary as appropriate

• Assist in strategic and operational planning processes including annual budget and monthly forecasts

• Be a thought leader on revenue drivers; synthesize data to help drive key strategic/financial decision making

• Participate in, ad-hoc financial and operational analyses to inform strategies aimed at enhancing profitability and accelerating growth

• Create and maintain reconciliations for AP, AR, deferred revenue and accrued revenue balance sheet activity

• Work with Controller’s team to reconcile media billings and prepare reporting for intercompany partners

• Support FP&A team with agency reporting deadlines including month end close and forecasts

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

• CPA strongly preferred

• 4+ years of applicable accounting/finance experience (audit experience a plus)

• Strong knowledge of Finance and Accounting principles including GAAP, IFRS, Revenue Recognition, Accrual Accounting, Profitability analysis, Variance Analysis, and Financial Reporting

• Experience using SAP accounting software strongly preferred

• Familiarity using financial reporting (HFM), media billing systems (MediaOcean), and Salesforce is ideal

• Advanced MS Excel skills (Lookups, Pivot Tables, Power Queries)

• Results-oriented individual with a strong work ethic who can operate effectively, independently, and lead in a collaborative environment

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