Senior Intercompany Accountant — Global Finance

Publicis Groupe; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible vacation policy

16 paid holidays

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Gift matching program

Job summary

Publicis Sapient, a digital transformation partner, seeks a Senior Associate, Accounting in the Americas Controllership to manage end-to-end intercompany lifecycle, billing, month-end close, and audits. You will collaborate across Finance teams to resolve discrepancies and strengthen controls, ensuring accurate intercompany accounting and timely reporting.

The role requires 3+ years in accounting, strong Excel skills, and experience in a large, international organization, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• At least three years of relevant accounting or finance experience.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience working within a large, complex, international organization.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage deadline-driven responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage intercompany agreements, including drafting, reviewing, routing, tracking, and maintaining documentation in accordance with internal controls and company policies.
• Support the intercompany billing cycle, from reviewing contract terms and supporting data through invoice preparation, approval, recording, and follow-up.
• Perform monthly intercompany reporting, account reconciliation, balance confirmation, and adjustment activities.
• Investigate the root causes of intercompany discrepancies, communicate findings clearly, and drive outstanding items to timely resolution.
• Partner with intercompany contacts and operational Finance teams to confirm balances, resolve differences, and maintain effective working relationships.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, shared services, and other Finance teams to resolve billing, settlement, and aging issues.
• Prepare journal entries and contribute to an accurate and timely month-end close.
• Support internal and external audit requests.
• Provide financial analysis to support reporting, decision-making, and the identification of trends, risks, and recurring issues.
• Identify opportunities to streamline operations, strengthen controls, and improve the accuracy and efficiency of accounting processes.
• Assist with implementing and documenting new or revised procedures.
• Support acquisitions, integrations, and other organizational changes by helping align intercompany billing, reporting, and accounting processes.
• Contribute to ad hoc projects and cross-functional initiatives as business needs evolve.

Skills

Excel

Analytical thinking

Reconciliation

Intercompany accounting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Hyperion

Job description

Publicis Sapient, a digital transformation partner, seeks a Senior Associate, Accounting in the Americas Controllership to manage end-to-end intercompany lifecycle, billing, month-end close, and audits. You will collaborate across Finance teams to resolve discrepancies and strengthen controls, ensuring accurate intercompany accounting and timely reporting.

The role requires 3+ years in accounting, strong Excel skills, and experience in a large, international organization, with opportunities to