Associate Director, Global Financial Operations

PUBLICIS GROUPE•New York, NY

29d

About The Position

The Global Finance Operations Associate Director will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing key global financial processes within our media agency. This role requires a highly organized, detail-oriented professional with a strong background in finance operations, specifically within the media industry. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and effective communication across global markets and teams.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
5+ years of experience in Global Operations or Global Finance roles within a media agency.
Demonstrated financial acumen and attention to detail.
Strong organizational and analytical skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with experience managing cross-functional and cross-market teams.
Advanced proficiency in financial management systems and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, global environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with centralized PO management and global billing processes.
Knowledge of international tax regulations and FX rate management.
Proven track record in process improvement and reconciliation activities.

Responsibilities

Global PO Management: Lead and centralize the purchase order tracking and reconciliation process, ensuring consistency and compliance across all markets.
FX Rate Management: Oversee foreign exchange rate management to ensure accuracy in global financial transactions and reporting.
Tax Questions: Address and resolve tax-related queries, collaborating with market finance teams to ensure compliance with local and global tax regulations.
Fee Reporting: Manage rolled-up fee reporting, including retainer, commission, and (CPM) structures, to provide clear and comprehensive financial overviews.
Global Time/Burn Reporting: Oversee global time and burn reporting, focusing on the Zenith portions. Coordinate with relevant teams for reconciliations, while recognizing limitations in global time reconciliation responsibilities.
Support Global Billing Process: Facilitate the global billing process, working closely with market teams to ensure adherence to established procedures and timelines.
Process Compliance: Collaborate with markets to ensure current processes and timelines are being followed, identifying and implementing improvements as needed.
Cross-Team Communication: Act as a central point of contact, facilitating effective communication between market finance teams, market account teams, and the billing hub to streamline operations and resolve issues efficiently.