What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Associate, Financial Operations position at dentsu?
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 Associate Director & Investment Leads to inspire a responsible way of working across the AOR team and overseeing optimized workflows / assignments. This role also owns reporting processes & ensuring key stakeholders are updated with relevant information in a timely fashion and on a regular basis.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
Financial & Corporate Accounting:
Location:
New York - 150 E 42nd
Brand:
Dentsu
Time Type:
Full time
Contract Type:
Permanent
Dentsu is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We do this without regard to race, color, national origin, sex , sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religious practices and observances, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Dentsu is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity with us, please send an e-mail to ApplicantAccommodations@dentsu.com by clicking on the link to let us know the nature of your accommodation request and your contact information. We are here to support you.
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 Associate Director & Investment Leads to inspire a responsible way of working across the AOR team and overseeing optimized workflows / assignments. This role also owns reporting processes & ensuring key stakeholders are updated with relevant information in a timely fashion and on a regular basis.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
Financial & Corporate Accounting:
- Manage the monthly financial process and will work with internal team (planning, activation, billing, payables teams) as well as 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 and monitor active PO’s / authorizations
- Ensure discrepancies are resolved within 90 days after MOS
- Provide timely, accurate and meaningful information and reports to Mgmt and to client. Monthly & Quarterly reporting required by the client.
- Develop and Manage group operations systems and controls, policies and procedures
- Assist with internal and external audits
- 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 in order to provide better reporting and analysis support
- Ensure collaboration among all groups; fosters great teamwork
- Provide appropriate management updates and solicit feedback and direction when appropriate
- Ensure key information is provided to team regarding client/internal agency issues, changes in account status, etc.
- Actively keep current with industry trends, tools – systems, research, resources and associations
- Respond appropriately when presented with problems and issues
- Seek lasting solutions rather than quick fixes
- Ensure appropriate Finance/Accounting staff utilization
- Provide guidance to team members and nurture/promote team environment
- Train, motivate and develop assigned staff
- Construct and deliver accurate, honest and timely performance management documents
- Bachelor's degree
- 5 years’ experience in Agency Media Operations – developing and managing process, policy and procedure
- Knowledge of accepted accounting principles and practices
- Knowledge of auditing principles and practices
- Demonstrate and utilize strong systems and analytical skills
- Ability to demonstrate a strong attention to detail, exhibit solid business instincts, and thrive in fast-paced environment
- High-level proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
Location:
New York - 150 E 42nd
Brand:
Dentsu
Time Type:
Full time
Contract Type:
Permanent
Dentsu is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We do this without regard to race, color, national origin, sex , sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religious practices and observances, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Dentsu is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity with us, please send an e-mail to ApplicantAccommodations@dentsu.com by clicking on the link to let us know the nature of your accommodation request and your contact information. We are here to support you.
Salary : $51,000 - $83,375
