Job Description

We are looking for a Finance Manager to join our Mediabrands team. The Finance Manager will ensure that revenue is booked by the MB Rev Rec team accurately, obtaining and providing all necessary documentation to substantiate accruals/deferrals in accordance with IPG revenue recognition policy.

Job Responsibilities

• Work with Omaha Shared Service G/L team to ensure all month-end provisions are properly booked, and all B/S accounts are reconciled appropriately with sufficient back-up.
• Oversee intercompany and direct client billing (by Analyst, Media Finance Operations)
• Coordinate with local tax firm and IPG tax team all necessary tax filings (income tax, sales tax, etc.); prepare provisions as required for quarter-end/year-end close.
• Responsible for coordinating all aspects necessary to pass periodic internal or external (including client) audit testing, and to correct any deficiencies discovered as a result therefrom.
• Ensure working capital is managed appropriately and constantly improved upon by reviewing and following-up on outstanding A/R and ensuring A/P are settled as required

Financial Reporting

• Utilize knowledge of various data sources (budgets, actuals, projections, etc.) to build models and templates for Global Client reporting, vendor reporting, and ad hoc.
• Use data to support new business development, investment strategy, Strategy & Partnerships team, senior leadership, and as needed.

FP&A / Budgeting

• Working closely in partnership with the Director of Finance and entity President, the Finance Manager is fully responsible for the bottoms up build and submission of the company\'s Forward Plan, Annual Target/Budget, and re-forecasts.
• Investigate, explain, and resolve all revenue and expense variances as applicable (actuals against forecast, budget, prior year, etc.).
• Complete monthly/quarterly/ad hoc reporting on revenue & expense actuals vs. budget

Operations

• Create and enforce new procedures as necessary to accommodate new business needs or to improve operational efficiencies.
• Work with Shared Services to ensure media system (DDS) is updated as required.
• Under the direction of the Director of Finance, lead and mentor a team of finance professionals. Effectively communicate goals, manage workloads, provide ongoing performance feedback, support professional development and inspire great results.
• Stay abreast of all applicable changes to IPG standard policies and procedures (SP&Ps) and ensure compliance is maintained at the local company level.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Post-secondary education - University/College graduate in Finance or Accounting, Bachelor\'s degree preferred.
• CPA designation or equivalent completed.
• Minimum of 2 to 4 years\' of experience in a senior finance role, preferably within a media agency, marketing or advertising setting.
• Excellent attention to detail, and a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work well and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as well as independently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; aptitude building internal/external relationships.
• Excellent organizational skills with an excellent ability to prioritize and delegate.
• Ability to work with confidential data while maintaining high level of discretion.
• Advanced Excel skills - strong ability to understand data structures, manipulate large volumes of data, build models, and generate insights.
• Knowledge of Power Query/Power BI, VBA, and databases is an asset
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• DDS, SAP, and Hyperion systems experience would be an asset; Comfortable learning new software/applications.

IPG Mediabrands is the media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). IPG Mediabrands manages over $47 billion in marketing investment globally on behalf of its clients across its best-in-class brands UM, Initiative, Media Experts, Reprise, MAGNA, Orion, Mediabrands Content Studio, and the IPG Media Lab. IPG Mediabrands clients include many of the world\'s most recognizable and iconic brands from a broad portfolio of industry sectors including automotive, personal finance, consumer packaged goods (CPG), pharma, health and wellness, entertainment, financial services, energy, toys and gaming, direct to consumer and e-commerce, retail, hospitality, food and beverage, fashion and beauty. The company employs more than 18,000 diverse marketing communications professionals in more than 130 countries. Learn more at and follow us on LinkedIn: Mediabrands Canada and Instagram: @MediabrandsCanada.

What\'s in it for you?

• Generous paid time off with a minimum of 37 paid days off including vacation and monthly wellness days. We also have four-day long weekends, half-day summer Fridays, and meeting-free Friday afternoons year-round.
• A flexible hybrid work model that works for you.
• A focus on personal development with formal training opportunities, including mental health training and inclusion education for everyone.
• A chance to be part of and grow within a global network of agencies.
• The opportunity to contribute to our company culture by joining one of our many community-based employee groups, such as Black Employee Network, Girls on Fire, Hispanic or Latinx Alliance, Neuro Network, Pan-Asian Network, and Rainbow Lounge.

Mediabrands is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, colour, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, provincial, or municipal law. Apply NowCancel

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