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Financial Analyst - McCann WorldgroupTracking Code8140-094Job DescriptionMcCann Worldgroup is a leading global marketing services company with an integrated network of advertising agencies in over 120 countries. McCann Worldgroup spans and integrates a broad range of global disciplines, including McCann (advertising), MRM//McCann (digital marketing/relationship management), Momentum Worldwide (total brand experience), McCann Health (professional/dtc communications), and CRAFT (global adaptation and production). McCann Worldgroup is a division of Interpublic Group (NYSE:IPG).Position SummaryFinancial analyst with at least 3 years of experience with a mix of industry experience and/or public accounting/audit. Candidate should have an accounting degree, preferably a CPA (or planning to sit for the exam). Strong communication and interpersonal skills are necessary as position interacts with various levels of regional controllers and/or agency finance personnel around the world. Candidate should be able to work independently and possess strong analytical and critical thinking skills needed to distill and work through business transactions in order to evaluate and determine appropriate accounting treatment. Solid understanding of the accounting for revenue recognition and the impact of the new revenue standard effective as of Jan 1, 2018. Strong computer/system skills that would enable candidate to assist with analysis and automation of revenue calculations.Position is at the McCann Worldgroup Consolidation level and reports to both the WG Assistant Controller and Director of Financial Controls and Contract Compliance, with exposure to the WG Global Controller and Global FP&A group.Job Responsibilities
Supports monthly and quarterly closing process by timely preparation of various McCann consolidated schedules (related to both B/S and P&L) required by the parent company
Evaluates and analyzes accounts receivables & other receivables and coordinates allowance exemption request process
Provides financial commentary on accounts receivables
Participates in monthly closing calls with international regions
Reviews and analyzes prepaid media
Reviews and analyzes miscellaneous liabilities owed to clients and works with agencies to address and monitors action plans for timely resolution of such balances.
Monitors and distributes Parent company instructions on global contracts with volume rebates
Assists in reviewing and maintaining Global and Regional client contract inventory
Works on revenue-related issues and reviews supporting documentation for adequacy
Works with external auditors at quarter and year end, providing documentation/work papers that support account balances and positions taken
Special projects as needed
Required Skills:
Detailed oriented
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-starter
Able to meet deadlines
Able to work independently and collaborate with all levels of management (both internally at McCann and at parent company) to maximize performance, problem solving, and result
Thorough understanding of GAAP
Solid understanding of Revenue accounting
Proficient with MS Office products such as Excel and Power Point
Working knowledge of Hyperion and Vantage/SAP a plus
Qualifications
Education/work experience:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
CPA track is preferred
3 years of experience demonstrating increased levels of responsibility within industry and/or public accounting/audit
“Big 4” preferred, but not required
Advertising experience preferred
Job LocationNew York, New York, United StatesPosition TypeFull-Time/Regular