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Accountant I or II

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Dentsu International is a leading global marketing services group with operations in over 145 countries worldwide. With a focus on digital transformation and data-driven marketing, Dentsu International offers a range of services across the entire customer experience journey. Our corporate head office for the U.S. is in NYC, and we have office locations across the U.S. We report into our group parent company, Dentsu International Group, based in London. Our ultimate parent company is Dentsu Group Inc., a top global agency, and largest advertising agency in Japan. Dentsu's U.S. CXM business is a leading provider of customer experience management solutions. With a focus on delivering exceptional experiences across all touchpoints, the CXM team helps clients build lasting relationships with their customers. From strategy development to execution and measurement, the team provides end-to-end solutions that drive business growth and customer loyalty.


Job Description


We are seeking a candidate with a strong accounting/finance background to join CXM’s controllership team. The core responsibility of our controllership team is to ensure the financial data shared with key stakeholders is technically accurate, complete, and delivered timely. The primary role of the Senior Accountant is to support the GL reporting for Merkle, which is our largest brand within CXM. The candidate will be involved in accounting policy, financial reporting, process improvements, and audit. This role will expose the candidate to ongoing collaboration with our FP&A, operational finance, and commercial finance leads:

  • Perform review controls and challenge the status quo. Drive efficiencies in our end-to-end processes, and quality improvements in our reporting deliverables, including but not limited to journal entry review, GL close, intercompany processes, balance sheet reconciliations, P&L analysis and reporting, audit and JSOX compliance.
  • Interpret financial results and advise management by preparing meaningful variance review commentaries.
  • Respond to requests for information from the DI Group team in London, including queries relating to balance sheet and P&L activity, quarterly or annual disclosures and analysis, operational finance matters, as well as other ad-hoc requests for information.
  • Partner with our onshore and offshore accounting teams as accounting and reporting challenges arise.
  • Meet the financial reporting deadlines for acquisitions. Collaborate with our M&A and commercial finance teams to drive the acquisition reporting process and support the integrations of our acquired businesses from an accounting perspective.

Qualifications


  • Minimum of BS degree in Accounting/Finance. Graduate degree an advantage. CPA required
  • 3+ years of relevant professional experience. Big 4 audit or advisory experience preferred.
  • Strong understanding of GL processes with exposure to month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany transactions and reporting, and internal and external audits
  • Strong technical / accounting policy knowledge and ability to research and apply accounting policy guidance
  • Strong collaboration and relationship building skills across global cultures and executive stakeholders. Ability to “lead a meeting”, assign responsibility, motivate, and hold their team accountable, and produce meaningful results.
  • Ability to work autonomously, drive multiple projects simultaneously, and know when to escalate issues or ask for support
  • Well organized, meticulous with detail, and demonstrate an ability to identify areas for improvement and efficiency.
  • Advanced competency in Microsoft office, specifically Excel and Outlook, is required
  • Experience with Dynamics 365, tableau, Power Bi, BlackLine, and BPC an advantage, not required
  • Knowledge of the Marketing Communications / Advertising Industry an advantage, not required

Additional Information


Employees from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds encouraged to apply.
Dentsu (the "Company") is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact recruiting@dentsuaegis.com if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company to which you are applying.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $68,000-$110,000. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available. For more information regarding dentsu benefits, please visit dentsubenefitsplus.com

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About dentsu
Dentsu is the network designed for what’s next, helping clients predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities in the sustainable economy. Taking a people-centered approach to business transformation, dentsu combines Japanese innovation with a diverse, global perspective to drive client growth and to shape society www.dentsu.com.

We are champions for meaningful progress and we strive to be a force for good—for our people, for our clients, for the industry and for our society. We keep our people at the center, creating space for growth, understanding and learning so they can thrive. We embed diversity, in our mindset, in our solutions and in our teams to empower an inclusive, equitable and culturally fluent environment. Building this culture within our teams makes us better collaborators with each other and with our clients, driving better outcomes for all.

Dentsu (the "Company") is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact your recruiter if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company to which you are applying.

We partner with brands to achieve meaningful progress as a force for growth and good.We create world-class solutions and services that unlock new opportunities for growth and business transformation across the entire customer journey.

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April 15, 2023

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