Senior Analyst, Financial Reporting & Controls

Senior Analyst, Financial Reporting & Controls

Finance

West Chicago, Illinois

Publicis Groupe

Intermediate

Hybrid

4/9/2026

26-2437

Job Description

Publicis Groupe is a global leader in communication and is positioned at every step of the value chain, from consulting to execution, combining marketing transformation and digital business transformation. Through a unified and fluid organization, Publicis Groupe partners with its clients across communication, media, data and technology to ensure access to the full breadth of capabilities in every market. Present in over 100 countries, Publicis Groupe employs around 103,000 professionals.

This position reports to the Manager of Accounting and plays a key role in supporting month end close, strengthening internal controls, and ensuring billing accuracy. The Senior Staff Accountant will take ownership of core accounting processes, contribute to cross functional initiatives, and operate with a high level of independence and accountability. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, proactive, and comfortable balancing hands on accounting responsibilities with higher level analytical and process improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and actively participate in the month end close process

• Prepare and review journal entries, perform GL reconciliations, analyze accounts, and maintain supporting documentation

• Analyze and explain variances across client P and L accounts, identifying trends and potential risks

• Perform SOX reviews of billing files and invoice requests to ensure compliance and accuracy

• Serve as Finance point of contact for client Account team members and cross functional partners

• Respond to internal and external information requests in a timely and professional manner

• Identify and implement continuous process improvements across accounting and billing workflows

• Support internal and external audit requests, ensuring documentation is complete and accurate

• Contribute to special projects and cross departmental initiatives as needed

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel

• Experience with accounting systems required

• SAP experience preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required

• 3 plus years of progressive accounting experience

• Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities with a sense of urgency

• Comfortable interfacing with employees across multiple offices and functions via phone, email, and virtual meetings

• Demonstrated initiative, ownership mindset, and problem solving ability

• Strong team player who is flexible and willing to support extended hours during close cycles when required

Additional Information

Our Publicis Groupe motto "Viva La Différence" means we're better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation Range: $60,800 - $84,000 annually. 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. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be May 21st, 2026.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Veterans Encouraged to Apply.