Manager, Finance Operations

Company Description

Dentsu is a modern marketing solutions company. Our mission is to help clients navigate in a world of change. Businesses rely on our integrated network of agencies and specialized practices to promote meaningful progress through creative, media, commerce, data and technology. Part of Dentsu Group, our global network comprises 66,000 diverse people in 143 countries, who are dedicated to teaming for growth and good. Some of our award-winning agencies include 360i, Carat, dentsumcgarrybowen, DEG, dentsuX, iProspect and Merkle. Follow us on Twitter @DentsuUSA and visit dentsu.com/us.

Job Description

The Financial Operations team ensures the AOR is operating at peak efficiency in accordance with approved policies and procedures.  This is a client-facing role, working with the Director & Investment Leads to inspire a responsible way of working across the AOR team and overseeing optimized workflows / assignments.  You will oversee reporting processes and ensuring key stakeholders are updated with relevant information.

This is a remote position reporting to Director, Finance Operations.

Responsibilities include:

Financial & Corporate Accounting:

• Manage the monthly financial process and will work with internal team (planning, activation, billing, and payables teams) and the client
• Discuss reporting, questions related to billing, resolve variances in billed vs. planned, and close out quarterly PO’s 90 days after MOS
• Keep track active PO’s / authorizations
• Ensure discrepancies are resolved within 90 days after MOS
• Provide information and reports to Management and to client. Monthly & Quarterly reporting required by the client.
• Manage group operations systems and controls, policies and procedures
• Help with internal and external audits

Client & Internal Relationships:

• Build trusting, collaborative relationships with clients and the AOR Leadership Team
• Stay on top of business and client/agency concerns to head off issues early
• Invest time to investigate opportunities to provide better reporting support
• Ensure collaboration among all groups; fosters great teamwork
• Provide appropriate management updates and solicit feedback and direction

Leadership:

• Ensure key information is provided to team regarding client/internal agency issues, changes in account status, etc.
• Keep current with industry trends, tools – systems, research, resources and associations
• Seek lasting solutions rather than quick fixes
• Ensure appropriate Finance/Accounting staff utilization
• Train and motivate assigned staff
• Construct and deliver accurate performance management documents

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 3+ years' experience in An agency Media Operations – managing procedures
• Knowledge of accepted accounting principles and practices
• Knowledge of auditing principles and practices
• Demonstrate and use systems
• Demonstrate and exhibit solid business instincts
• High-level, experience with Excel (can write advanced macros)

Additional Information

The anticipated salary range for this position is $51,000 - $83,375. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including relevant experience, knowledge, skills and other factors permitted by law. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, or other benefits also are available. For more information about dentsu benefits, please visit dentsubenefitsplus.com

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About dentsu
Dentsu is an integrated growth and transformation partner to the world’s leading organizations. Founded in 1901 in Tokyo, Japan, and now present in more than 110 markets, it has a proven track record of nurturing and developing innovations, combining the talents of its global network of leadership brands to develop impactful and integrated growth solutions for clients. Dentsu delivers end-to-end experience transformation (EX) by integrating its services across Media, CXM and Creative, while its business transformation (BX) mindset pushes the boundaries of transformation and sustainable growth for brands, people and society.

Dentsu, Innovating to Impact.

Find out more:
https://www.dentsu.com/
https://www.group.dentsu.com/en/

We are champions for meaningful progress and we strive to be a force for good—for our people, for our clients, for the industry and for our society. We keep our people at the center, creating space for growth, understanding and learning so they can thrive. We embed diversity, in our mindset, in our solutions and in our teams to empower an inclusive, equitable and culturally fluent environment. Building this culture within our teams makes us better collaborators with each other and with our clients, driving better outcomes for all.

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