Senior Associate, US Business Controls

Job Description The Senior – US Business Controls will support the Director – US Business Controls in the creation and development of a Business Controls function within the Dentsu US organization. This transformative role will support the implementation and alignment of financial and operational controls across the US business, in alignment with the Dentsu Internal Controls Framework ICF, JSOX requirements and overall process improvements. Responsibilities Partner with the business to assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls across the US organization and make recommendations for improvement/standardization. Periodically test the effectiveness of business controls across US Service Lines, with a particular focus on JSOX controls. Support the business during FCAT / external audit testing of JSOX controls and remediation activities as appropriate. Monitor and test Internal Audit and external audit remediation items to ensure timely closure. Partner with the business on process and system changes to ensure appropriate controls are implemented in accordance with the ICF. Provide business controls and JSOX related guidance and support to the US Service Line Finance teams. Partner with the US Service Line Controllers, CFOs, Commercial Finance and Treasury to drive controls and risk management best practices through adherence to Group policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with IFRS, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and local laws, regulations and procedures. Identify opportunities to simplify business practices and controls across US Service Lines. Support business transformation efforts aligned with the overall finance transformation model. Support critical system implementations and business process changes. Develop ideas and initiatives to improve financial control across the organization. Qualifications 4+ years of relevant experience in public accounting, Risk Assurance/Business Controls, SOX, Internal Audit or Controllership role. Graduate degree and/or internationally recognized finance/accounting qualification (e.g., ACA/CPA, CIA). Media / advertising industry experience is a plus. Expertise in financial and operational controls including SOX/JSOX requirements is preferred. Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment. Strong business partnering skills, including the ability to build relationships across the business. Proficient in technical accounting. Strong awareness of process, IT and data and the ability to drive efficient processes. Strong communications skills, including the ability to communicate confidently to senior management. Knowledge of D365, Coupa, MediaOcean, Nexelus or similar systems is a plus. Compensation Annual salary range: $82,800 - $110,000. Benefits Medical, vision, and dental insurance. Life insurance. Short-term and long-term disability insurance. 401k retirement plan. Flexible paid time off. At least 15 paid holidays per year. Paid sick and safe leave. Paid parental leave. Work Location New York, NY (office-based; employees residing within commutable distance expected to work from the office three days per week). EEO Statement Dentsu is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We do this without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religious practices and observances, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Dentsu also complies with applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dentsu International Americas, LLC