Company Description

Dentsu is a modern marketing solutions company. Our mission is to help clients navigate, progress and thrive in a world of change. Businesses rely on our integrated network of agencies and specialized practices to champion 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. 

Diversity is embedded in who we are and all that we do: our mindset, our solutions, and our teams to empower an inclusive, equitable environment. We put our people at the center, creating space for growth, understanding and learning so they can thrive. Our differences make us richer and enable stronger relationships with each other and foster greater impact for our clients. We engage with our communities to drive positive social impact by fostering equity and working to create a digital society that works for all.

Job Description

We are seeking a candidate with a strong accounting background to join our US Media Service Line Controllership team. The core responsibilities of the Accounting Manager are to perform and support the higher risk standard financial reporting and control activities required each month, quarter and year-end as well as supervise the execution of lower risk activities. This role will be primarily responsible for the following: 

• Manage the month end close of Dentsu X and Media HQ, including partnering with the offshore Controllership Center of Excellence (“CCOE”) and third-party outsourced provider 

• Ensure Balance Sheet reconciliations are performed timely and with a high-level of quality in Blackline 

• Ensure Revenue and related Cost of Sales are properly recognized 

• Maintain a working relationship with other teams and stakeholders in other finance pillars. Provide technical analysis and advice to key partners appropriate to experience, and working within the team to solve complex problems 

• Support the annual Group audit and internal audits as required 

• Support continual improvements in quality and efficiency of financial reporting processes, in collaboration with the wider finance team 

• Assist on ad hoc projects as needed 

Qualifications

• Minimum of BS degree in Accounting 

• CPA (or equivalent) strongly preferred 

• Knowledge of the Media / Advertising Industry strongly preferred 

• 5 - 7 years of relevant accounting experience. Public accounting experience preferred 

• Strong technical accounting knowledge including revenue recognition, intercompany and project accounting 

• Collaboration and relationship building skills across Finance, Operations and Management within the Service Line and Regional teams 

• Experience working in a complex, matrixed environment 

• Experience working with off-shore/outsourced resources an advantage 

• Well organized, meticulous with detail, and demonstrate an ability to identify areas for improvement and efficiency 

• Ability to work autonomously and drive multiple projects simultaneously 

• Advanced competency in Microsoft office, specifically Excel 

• Experience with Dynamics 365, Blackline, MediaOcean, Nexelus, Concur, Coupa Treasury and SAP BPC an advantage 

Additional Information

The anticipated salary range for this position is ($94,000-$152,375). 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, and/or other benefits also are available. For more information regarding dentsu benefits, please visit dentsubenefitsplus.com 

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About dentsu
Dentsu is the network designed for what’s next, helping clients predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities in the sustainable economy. Taking a people-centered approach to business transformation, dentsu combines Japanese innovation with a diverse, global perspective to drive client growth and to shape society.
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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.

Dentsu (the "Company") is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact your recruiter if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company to which you are applying.