Responsibilities

• Responsible for the Monthly Financial Statements
• Lead the month-end close process, including balance sheet reconciliations, reporting requirements, and variance analysis
• Review bi-weekly payroll, journal entries and prepare monthly reconciliations
• Manage the network’s month-end reporting process in compliance with Stagwell global deadlines and guidelines
• Assist in the issuance of timely management reports for CORE Stagwell Functional users
• Assist in treasury functions including day to day banking and cash forecasting
• Utilize ERP to track and maintain key initiatives / projects for all CORE Stagwell functions
• Review and approve monthly reconciliation of all Balance Sheet accounts and certain P&L accounts
• Manage the reconciliation of Intercompany activity with other Stagwell subsidiaries
• Prepare and maintain Corporate allocations for all departments to ensure appropriate chargebacks and billings to Stagwell Brands Manage/Review monthly close entries according to U.S. GAAP (i.e., Accruals, Cash and CC Reconciliations, Amortization/Depreciation)
• Oversee the operations of the accounting department, and work with the central AP, AR, and Billing Teams
• Ensure that accounts receivables and payables are posted with proper coding and paid in a timely manner
• Ensure that subledgers are reconciled monthly
• Assist in treasury functions including day to day banking and cash forecasting
• Assist with the production of the annual budget and quarterly reforecasts
• Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management
• Assist with the preparation of the monthly/quarterly Stagwell reporting package and assist Corporate as needed
• Manage the Internal/External Audits: prepare schedules as assigned and conduct audit research and answer questions
• Own SOX compliance by establishing/maintaining strong accounting controls and practices over financial reporting with the help of Corporate SOX Team
• Monitor and enforce accounting policies and procedures
• Assist with Ad hoc requests as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance
• CPA
• 7 years of related experience, with Public Accounting and industry experience being a plus
• 5 years of Maconomy (or competitor) experience and proficiency on all Maconomy modules
• Demonstrated competence in operational improvement and system optimization
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
• Excellent Excel skills
• Manage a staff of 5 and interact with Shared Services Teams (AR/AP/Billing/Corporate)