• Responsible for overall management of TPN, in conjunction with the CEO and President and other members of the Executive Team, with respect to financial, operational and client matters focusing on achievement of Revenue and Profit targets.
• Strategic Support:

• Provide TPN’s CEO, President and Executive Team scenario planning and insights to help drive operational decisions.
• Ability to contribute to the vision of the organization and to partner to develop medium- and long-term plans for agency evolution
• Establishes clear directions, sets objectives and communicates OMC and TPN vision and timelines; able to maintain two-way dialogue at all levels of organization.

• Finance management

• Responsible for financial planning, forecasting and budgeting process with TPN leadership team.
• Responsible for financial process review and implementation of best practices across the agency to maintain appropriate procedures/process and controls in support of S-Box and other OMC/DAS and OCG standards; maintain an effective governance structure supporting the financial and operational management of the agency; manage operations in compliance with Omnicom’s Grant of Authority and other policies/processes as implemented from time to time.
• Responsible for the accurate and timely compilation and reporting of financial information in accordance with OCG and DAS/OMC policies.
• Responsible for review and analysis of all financial statements submitted to OMC/DAS/OCG, including revenue recognition and growth/attrition, expense management and analysis versus Plans/Forecasts.
• Responsible for working capital management to ensure cash maximization and mitigation of credit risk in conjunction with OCG/OMC/DAS policies.
• Responsible to lead TPN systems initiatives to drive quality and timely financial reporting, as well as provide the requisite analysis to proactively manage revenue and profit drivers and ensure that TPN leadership have the data needed to make business decisions.
• Responsible for audit processes, including external, internal, client, vendor and various tax entities as required.

• Client & Vendor Management

• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with clients and vendors, in partnership with agency leadership, and gains trust and respect. Always dedicated to meeting expectations and requirements of clients, both internal and external, while operating within OMC/DAS/OCG/TPN control parameters.
• Responsible for financial leadership/structure development around client pricing and new business initiatives within TPN to ensure client profitability targets are achieved.
• Ownership of client contract and Statement of Work review process to ensure the appropriate protection of the agency across all aspects of engagements/relationships (incl. liability caps, data privacy laws and partner/vendor performance, among others) and in compliance with OCG/OMC/DAS policies.

• Staff Development

• Clearly assigns responsibility for tasks and decisions, setting well-defined objectives and measures. Monitors progress and results, paying attention to small details without losing sight of the big picture.
• Manage finance, payroll and accounting staff to support activities across FP&A, Payroll, Working Capital, and reporting in partnership with Omnicom Shared Services
• Manage IT personnel to support activities in innovation and systems/process development
• Proactively partner with HR to maintain ongoing development and mentorship for agency talent, as well as the financial/operational development of key leaders.

• Project Leadership
  • Has ability to motivate, influence, delegate, prioritize and communicate project statuses to all stakeholders, including members of Senior Leadership
  • Has ability to organize and prioritize work and materials for appropriate action
  • Has an agile mindset
  • Has data-driven, decision-making experience
  • Understand the nuances as it relates to interdependencies between technology, operations, and business needs
• Oral Communications
  • Organizes ideas and communicates oral messages appropriately to others
  • Participates in conversation, discussions and group presentations
  • Selects an appropriate medium of conveying a message
  • Uses verbal language and other cues such as body language, tone and level of complexity to the audience
  • Speaks clearly and concisely
  • Understands and responds to listener feedback and asks questions when needed
• Written Communications
  • Communicates thoughts, ideas, information and messages in writing
  • Records information completely and accurately
  • Effectively composes and creates documents, letters, reports, proposals, graphs, etc.
  • Uses language, style, organization, and formats appropriate to the subject matter, purpose and audience
  • Includes supported documentation and attends to all levels of detail
  • Checks, edits and revises for correct information, appropriate emphasis, form, grammar, spelling and punctuation
• Management of Resources
  • Has ability to identify and align resources, utilize performance, monitor indicators and manage all resources against budgets
• Accuracy/Attention to Detail
  • Applies appropriate attention to detail
  • Can be relied upon for thoroughness and accuracy regarding work
• Internal/external relationships
  • Develops relationship with others as key priority
  • Strives for win-win solutions
• Time Management
  • Ability to manage own time effectively, setting priorities and meeting deadlines
• Agency Leadership:
  • Is an active leader in support of the department’s goals and achievements
  • Helps facilitate strong team trust and collaboration
  • Provides leadership on operational methodologies, processes, and workflows
  • Supports Project Operations team members in developing processes and identifying areas for improvement and potential opportunities for growth through development of documentation and leading of trainings
  • Sound Business and Professional Ethics

• Minimum 15 years’ experience in finance or accounting; CPA or equivalent preferred.
• Mix of public accounting and private sector experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills; excellent financial and managerial skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Self-motivated with a positive/professional approach to management; flexible and a good team player.
• Curiosity regarding and willingness to learn about our industry; including trends and best practices. This includes a high level of cultural sensitivity to the industry and agency employees, while at the same time maintaining proper practices and controls.
• Ability to review governmental regulations and adapt policies and procedures for compliance.

Department: accounting
This is a management position
This is a full time position