Analyst, Financial Reporting & Controls

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401K

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Publicis Groupe is seeking a Financial Reporting and Controls Analyst in Chicago to support the monthly intercompany activity, GL close, and external audits. You will help ensure GAAP compliance and assist in financial reporting for consolidation.

Collaboration with agency staff at all levels is essential, along with process improvements across USMS. The role requires 1–2 years of accounting/finance experience, strong Excel skills, and knowledge of SAP/Hyperion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA is a plus.
• 1-2 years relevant work experience; service industry background preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Assist in review of balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Ensure GAAP/IFRS/JANUS compliance and close processes.
• Prepare monthly journal entries per JANUS and GAAP.
• Review daily financials during month-end close.
• Assist with external audits and internal controls.

Skills

General accounting principles

Excel

Strong communication

Team collaboration

SAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance

CPA is a plus

Tools

Hyperion

SAP

Job description

Company 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.

Overview

This individual will pay a key role in the management of the Agency’s Financial Reporting and Controls department. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the coordination of monthly intercompany activity, month end general ledger close as well the monthly financial reporting to Publicis. The Analyst provides assurance that the general ledger is in compliance with GAAP and the Publicis Corporate Policies (JANUS). This individual will also assist in the annual and interim external financial statement audits.

Analyst works independently and self analyzes their data and reports. The Analyst works to identify issues, develops POVs, and offers ideas to their manager that can drive results to meet and/or exceed targets and to create efficiencies. This position interacts with and builds relationships with agency staff at all levels.

Responsibilities

General Ledger

• Assist in review of the all balance sheet account reconciliations as prepared Re:Sources
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, IFRS, JANUS and Agency Finance Policies
• Prepares various monthly journal entries in conformance to Publicis Company Policy (JANUS) and GAAP
• Review financials daily during month end close to ensure accuracy
• Assist Job Management team in researching issues on jobs

Financial Reporting

• Assist in the preparation of the monthly Balance Sheet and P&L in the required format for upload into the Hyperion Reporting System
• Ensure the accuracy of the Hyperion reporting schedules that are sent to Publicis for consolidation
• Assist in preparation of the Corporate Accounting processes in compliance with all of the identified Internal Control (FMC) requirements
• Assist manager with any new system implementations related to Financial Reporting

Audits

• Assist with external audits for Year-End, hard closes and revenue testing
• Assist with Publicis Internal audits
• Assist with Financial Monitor Control, Test of Control and Walk-Through audits

Other

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and assist the Director of Financial Reporting and Controls on drafting common and efficient processes across USMS
• Perform other special projects as necessary
• Assist with Intercompany reconciliations

Qualifications

Education/ Work Experience

• Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA is a plus
• 1-2 years relevant work experience with preference for service industry background
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications specifically Excel and Word

Knowledge /Skills

• Knowledge of general accounting principles
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with a wide range of people
• Excellent organizational, analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Ability to learn quickly in a fast paced environmentSelf-motivator, out of the box thinker with passion to drive reengineering throughout Finance
• SAP and Hyperion knowledge preferred

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.

• medical coverage
• dental
• vision
• disability
• 401K
• parental and family care leave
• family forming assistance
• tuition reimbursement
• flexible time off

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact [e-mail].

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

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Compensation Range: USD $50,065.00 - USD $66,360.00/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 10/20/2026.