Interpublic Group

Manager, Corporate Reporting

Posted on: 5 Mar 2021

New York City, New York

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* Manage the monthly book close process for the corporate headquarters set of books and records in accordance with US GAAP and internal policies. Prepare monthly financial statements and review for accuracy.
* Point of contact to auditors on all corporate deliverables which include quarterly, interim and year-end deliverables and quarterly meetings.
* Manage a team of three accountants in their daily functions. These include cash activity, foreign currency analysis, intercompany transactions, accounting for long-term debt, and bank account reconciliations. Also included is journal entry approval for the team and approval of account reconciliations
* Conduct research and provide relevant support for new accounting issues. Ensure proper documentation and ensure business controls compliance.
* Perform analysis on actual vs. budget for IPG Corporate departments. Establish relationships with department heads to resolve issues/errors.
* Consolidate IPG Worldwide holding companies and ensure proper and timely submission of results, preparing fluctuation analysis.
* Ensure proper recording of all hedge transactions on a monthly and quarterly basis by performing hedge analysis and coordinating with Treasury department.
* Liaison with the FP&A team for deliverables and business analysis required for consolidated reporting needs.
* Support all aspects of ad hoc reporting and special projects

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

* Bachelor's degree in Accounting Degree, CPA preferred
* Strong communication (verbal & written), analytic and technical research skills
* Attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple task/projects with limited guidance
* Thorough knowledge of general ledger, financial reporting and corporate procedures in accordance with US GAAP
* Works well in a team environment
* Solid user of MS Office Suite (especially Excel)
* Knowledge of Hyperion, SAP

To Apply: Please forward your resume and cover letter to ipgcorprecruitingny@interpublic.com

Please include the Job title in the subject line of your email

Interpublic Group

New York, New York

Interpublic group is a global provider of marketing solutions. Through our 54,000 employees in all major world markets, our companies specialize in consumer advertising, digital marketing, communications planning and media buying, public relations and specialty marketing.

IPG agencies create customized marketing programs for many of the world's largest companies through our comprehensive global services. The work our agencies produce helps clients build brands, increase sales of their products and services and gain market share.

The work we provide clients is specific to their unique needs. Our solutions vary from project-based activity involving one agency to long-term, fully integrated campaigns created by multiple IPG agencies working together. With offices in over 100 countries, we can operate in a single region, or deliver globally integrated programs.

The role of our holding company is to provide resources and support to ensure that our agencies can best meet clients’ needs. Based in New York City, our holding company sets company-wide financial objectives and corporate strategy, establishes financial management and operational controls, guides personnel policy, directs collaborative inter-agency programs, conducts investor relations, provides enterprise risk management and oversees mergers and acquisitions. In addition, we provide limited centralized functional services that offer our companies operational efficiencies, including accounting and finance, executive compensation management and recruitment assistance, employee benefits, marketing information retrieval and analysis, internal audit, legal services, real estate expertise and travel services.

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