Financial Reporting & Audit Lead (GAAP/SOX)

Omnicom Media; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Omnicom is seeking a seasoned accounting professional in New York to lead audits, manage month-end close, and drive accurate reporting into Onestream. The role supports the Finance Director and CFO across multiple workstreams, including intercompany reporting and revenue analysis.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in accounting (or CPA/CGMA) with at least 3 years in a media/marketing environment, strong Excel skills, and a proactive, detail-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent preferred.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SOX controls.
• Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience, preferably in a media/marketing agency.
• Solid Excel skills and advanced data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead on all internal and external audits with accurate documentation promptly.
• Prepare management accounts, forecasts, and reporting into Onestream.
• Prepare month-end closing; handling accruals, prepayments, deferred income, fixed assets, FX, and journal entries.
• Monthly ad hoc reporting to Omnicom HQ.
• Maintain Sarbanes-Oxley policies & controls around GL.
• Prepare monthly revenue by client statements & conduct variance analysis with Client Finance Lead.
• Submit monthly credit insurance reporting and cash flow forecasting.
• Intercompany reporting responsibilities.
• Identify trends and areas for process improvement.
• Collaborate with local and regional media and finance teams.
• Develop relationships with Omnicom HQ personnel.
• Step in to cover other accounting tasks as required.
• Support the Finance Director and CFO on various workstreams.
• Be a backup to Accounts Receivable Billing team members.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Double-entry accounting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting / CPA or CGMA preferred

Tools

Dynamics365

Media Ocean

Excel

Job description

Omnicom is seeking a seasoned accounting professional in New York to lead audits, manage month-end close, and drive accurate reporting into Onestream. The role supports the Finance Director and CFO across multiple workstreams, including intercompany reporting and revenue analysis.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in accounting (or CPA/CGMA) with at least 3 years in a media/marketing environment, strong Excel skills, and a proactive, detail-oriented mindset.