Finance Controller Re:Sources US Property

Publicis Re:Sources is the backbone of Publicis Groupe, the world’s third-largest communications group. Formed in 1998 as a small team to service a few Publicis Groupe firms, Publicis Re:Sources has grown to 5,000+ people servicing a global network of prestigious advertising, public relations, media, healthcare and digital marketing agencies. We provide technology solutions and business services including finance, accounting, legal, benefits, procurement, tax, real estate, treasury and risk management to help Publicis Groupe agencies do what they do best: create and innovate for their clients.  In addition to providing essential, everyday services to the 100,000+ global Publicis Groupe employees, we build products and support capabilities that advances Publicis Groupe’s long-term growth strategy — taking even the smallest ideas into big concepts and beyond.

In addition to providing essential, everyday services to our agencies, Publicis Re:Sources develops and implements platforms, applications and tools to enhance productivity, encourage collaboration and enable professional and personal development. We continually transform to keep pace with our ever-changing communications industry and thrive on a spirit of innovation felt around the globe. With our support, Publicis Groupe agencies continue to create and deliver award-winning campaigns for their clients.

The company is a premier shared services company serving the financial, technological and administrative needs of U.S.-based business units of the world’s third largest Communications company.  With 2021 net revenues of over 10 billion Euros, the parent company specializes in Advertising, Digital, Media buying and consultancy.  The parent company is present in over 100+ countries on 5 continents, with 100,000 employees.

Oversee the finance operations of the Re:Sources US Property. This position reports to the VP, Financial Controller Americas.  Potential candidates must have a strong accounting, FP&A and controlling background.

Responsibilities:

• Heading a team of assistant controllers/business analysts and admins/clerks in US and Costa Rica, collaborating with operating teams and senior management on operational reporting metrics
• Responsible for budget preparation, forecasts, and variance analysis with Actuals at total US occupancy cost level and on detailed leased building level
• As finance business partner to the US Real Estate and Group Real Estate Directors, monitor closely the cost structure of Real Estate Property buildings, support the real estate management in delivering the synergies and savings in the US real estate P&L
• Harmonize methodology of recharge of occupancy costs to all agencies with close interaction with US agencies’ senior finance management
• Apprehend tax implication in coordination with Tax Department (e.g. Property Taxes, Commercial Rent Taxes, Personal Property Taxes, etc.) and monitor the payments
• Develop expert understanding on US leases (contractual CPI increases, common area maintenance (CAM) charges, energy inflation, etc. to be able to effectively forecast all costs increases and mitigate them with savings plans elaborated with the Real Estate team
• Develop proper tools and dashboards to follow-up on cost transfers and cost management for the routing building operations
• Ability to manage budget at a detailed level (by building) and report the high level picture to the management
• Generate monthly and quarterly financial reports as required
• Responsible for Actual closing, coordinate the preparation of financial statements with the accounting team, review general ledger account reconciliation (balance sheet), prepare variance analysis with budget/forecasts on total US and per building level
• Observe effective internal procedures/financial monitoring controls to incur cost and ensure compliance with Group rules
• Point of contact for external and internal auditors
• Manage all financial aspects related to the transfer of “Shadow” occupancy costs from the Agencies to Re:Sources

• 10+ years of related experience
• Prefer CPA with strong FP&A and reporting skills
• Prefer Public Accounting (Big 4 or other) experience
• Audit experience desirable
• Proficient in Excel, SAP and HFM a must, PowerBI will be a plus
• Acute knowledge of IFRS16 on the tenant side
• Conscientious about timeliness of assignments and quality of work product
• Superior organizational skills, must be detail oriented and have the ability to prioritize and multitask to meet deadlines
• A mature professional with excellent judgment, interpersonal skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Team management since this position will have direct reports in the US and Costa Rica
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to evaluate data and present solutions to solve business issues
• Clear communicator with ability to interact and present to senior leaders

Compensation Range: $175,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For this role, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off