Senior Financial Analyst

Company: Publicis Groupe
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Company DescriptionWith over 20 years of experience and 700+ associates across 7 different countries, CJ Affiliate (formerly Commission Junction) is the most trusted and established name in performance marketing. We specialize in cultivating partnerships between top brands and trusted publishers to help them drive revenue and grow their businesses. CJ's industry-leading solutions and services are what makes our innovative marketing technology ("martech") the platform of choice for over 3,800 global brands across all industries including retail, travel, finance, technology, and home services. As part of Publicis Groupe, our data capabilities, future-focused tech, and strategic expertise power meaningful connections so brands can reach consumers wherever they are. We take just as much pride in our innovative technology and comprehensive data as we do in the expertise and dedication of our people. Our collaborative teams are equipped with advanced tools, training, and career development opportunities in order to provide our clients with cutting edge solutions, strategies, and support that drive meaningful results. Our people are at the heart of it all-people who dare to think big. So, what is Affiliate Marketing? Think about the last time you bought something online. Maybe your favorite influencer shared a product that caught your eye. Perhaps you already knew what you wanted to buy, but there were so many options that you needed help from a trusted review site. Or maybe you simply love combing coupon sites for hot deals. However you finally made your purchase, chances are you interacted with affiliate publishers along the way-whether they influenced you, provided helpful information, or made sure you got the best price. CJ provides the performance marketing platform that connects brands with these publishers to create valuable resources frequently used by shoppers such as yourself.Job DescriptionResponsibilities include but are not limited to the following:---Manage month-end financial closing process through review journal entries, ledger exports & mapping, and submission of financial package, including P, balance sheet, and related schedules ---Liaise with forecasting intercompany finance partners to confirm intercompany balances and troubleshoot billing and revenue and expense recognition issues ---Analyze ledger entries and detail, as well as monthly payroll and headcount reconciliation to ensure compliance with accounting and internal standards at all times, maintain monthly closing records to audit standard---Prepare and export monthly financial statements, forecasts, and other reports with supporting documents, as required---Organizing and leading monthly revenue calls, analyzing forecast prepared by account team to support revenue variance analysis ---Adhere to and refine the month-end close process and all related deadlines, ensuring accuracy and compliance at all times ---Support leadership team with financial planning, forecasting, and the related reporting package submissions---Produce recurring and ad hoc analyses, making recommendations in response to financial initiatives or budget requests.---Monitor the P for variances on monthly basis, reviewing payroll, benefits, revenue, cost, and vendor payments & entries to ensure accurate submission and allocation within company financial systems and to identify trends and abnormalities ---Proactively refine existing and create new financial and process documentation to promote efficient operations in the business ---Prepare various month-end productivity, profitability, and customer/revenue reports in Excel, PowerPoint, and other analytical/presentation formats---Drive monthly, quarterly, and year-end revenue and sales commissions analysis and calculation---Plan for and meet internal deadlines proactively ---Ensure the timely and accurate reconciliation between accounting systems (e.g. ledger & reporting system) ---Support financial leadership team on special projects and analysis, as required, including but not limited to financial modeling and business plan presentation---Other duties, as assigned within the departmentQualifications---3+ years of experience in an equivalent role ---Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or related work experience ---Proven accounting and finance expertise, along with strong knowledge of related toolsets ---Experience with SAP and Hyperion system ---Advanced level Microsoft Office suite skills with emphasis Excel and PowerPoint---Extreme attention to detail and entrepreneurial desire to learn and grow---Team-oriented mentality and eagerness to ask questions and examine and enhance existing Finance team processes ---Strong interpersonal skills with ability to communicate with diverse groups agency-wide ---Ability to think several steps ahead, plan accordingly, work well under pressure and meet deadlines for multiple simultaneous projects in a fast-paced organization---Working knowledge of GAAP and/or IFRS policiesAdditional InformationWhy CJ Affiliate? CJ Affiliate is the leader in Affiliate Marketing. We take pride in our innovative technology, comprehensive data solutions and our people. We equip our teams with advanced tools, training and career development opportunities all to provide cutting edge solutions, strategies and support to deliver high quality results for our clients. We work in an energetic, results-oriented, collaborative, team environment that recognizes exceptional performance. As we evolve and grow as a business, so do you. We're a community of creative and passionate problem solvers who go the distance to tackle the tough questions, think outside the box, and drive intelligent growth, for our clients-and ourselves. We foster and embody an inclusive and collaborative culture where diverse perspectives are sought, relationships are valued, and people feel accepted with a sense of belonging in expressing themselves authentically. We pride ourselves in having a workplace environment that values both work and play. Business Resource Groups, Fun team outings, office events, and flexible time off mean a work life balance with colleagues that turn into lifelong friends.Conditions of EmploymentAll job offers are contingent upon successful completion of certain background checks which unless prohibited by applicable law may include criminal history checks, employment verification, education verification, drug screens, credit checks, DMV checks (for driving positions only) and fingerprinting.Great People, Deserve Great BenefitsWe know that we have some of the brightest and most talented associates in the world, and we believe in rewarding them accordingly. If you work here, expect competitive pay, comprehensive health coverage, and endless opportunities to advance your careerAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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