Accounting Finance Manager

Accounting Finance Manager

New York Based, Hybrid Work Structure

About Burson:

Burson is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. Burson operates under WPP (NYSE: WPP), the creative transformation company. Learn more at www.bursonglobal.com. 

The Role:

As an integral member of the fun and hardworking Finance Department, the ideal candidate will be personable and highly ambitious, with keen attention to detail, superior organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work with confidential information. You will be working within a close-knit finance team that provides cross-training between the group.  In addition, you will be working and communicating with local finance teams around the world.

The finance team at Burson is the backbone of our success which allows our teams to deliver award-winning work for clients around the globe. We are an extremely collaborative group and expect everyone to be a team player and be able to multi-task. We look for people who are self-driven and have a passion to grow their skills and knowledge in the financial field.

 The Work:

• Overall day-to-day point of contact, ensuring the highest level of client service across two LOB’s providing accounting leadership for month-end close, quarterly reporting, forecasting and audit.
• Provide finance guidance to LOB’s around rate negotiations, procurement, budget and scopes of work.
• Collaborate with other members of the New York finance team, HQ finance team, and Worldwide finance team
• Review monthly, quarterly and yearly reporting, forecasting process, including review of the income statement, balance sheet, and analysis schedules
• Review and management of timely job set-up, billing, WIP aging, A/R aging and collections
• Review and reconciliation of fixed assets and depreciation accounts
• Prepares monthly analysis and reconciliations on several general ledger accounts, which includes compiling and submitting monthly journal entries with appropriate support
• Prepare and interpret month-end and quarter-end reports in support of the internal finance team, NA leadership, and client leaders including but not limited to New Business reports, Client revenue reports, scorecards, year-end analyses, net working capital, etc.
• Review staff billability and analyze staffing models to ensure it substantiates revenue forecasts
• Ensure accuracy of financial data being reported to our parent company, WPP
• Bi-monthly payroll review and reconciliation; collaboration with HR and People team
• Prepare monthly Intercompany reconciliations and follow up on any variances as needed
• Quarterly reporting including CSR reports, Letter of Representation and Balance Sheet Reviews
• Maintain compliance with Company Policy and Procedures and with Sarbanes Oxley Act requirements; assist in the preparation and coordination for internal and external audits
• Establish relationships with client account teams to help facilitate and resolve Accounts Receivable issues
• Special and/or ad-hoc projects as required

Experience That Contributes To Success:

• 5-7 years of experience in accounting/finance; Public Relations or Agency experience highly preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Word
• Strong in financial accounting, internal control system and technically competent
• Possess strong oral and written communication skills with a flexible interpersonal style to clearly present ideas both verbally and in writing
• Dissatisfaction with status quo; always looking for a better way to accomplish goals
• Ability to work independently and/or part of a team to complete multiple projects on time
• Experience within Agency (PR or Advertising/Marketing) or similar billable (legal, consulting) environment highly desired
• Familiarity with financial accounting and reporting systems (Maconomy, SAP BFC, Cartesis, Hyperion, etc.) a plus
• Bachelors and/or Masters degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent work experience in an Accounting/Finance role (CPA a plus)
• Desire to work in a diverse and inclusive organization as an active participant in culture initiatives, training opportunities and employee resource groups

Burson Perks:

• Hybrid work environment that offers the flexibility and balance of working from home and going into the office
• Career growth opportunities through continued education, training & development courses, and BCW’s Career Pathing program
• Employee Resource Groups that provide our employees the platform to network, build key leadership skills, gain greater visibility and access to senior leadership, have an impact at Burson and the outside community and accelerate their careers
• Paid time off for vacation, sick and personal days, as well as Summer Fridays. Our Flexible Holiday Policy includes 9 paid holidays inclusive of Juneteenth and World Mental Health Day, with the option to swap out a company holiday for another personally significant day. We also offer paid time off for voting, jury duty, bereavement and school leave. In addition, our offices are closed for Winter Break between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day
• 12 weeks paid Parental Leave to bond with your new child, also inclusive of adoption and foster care
• Wellness benefits including healthcare, vision, dental and pet insurance, as well as free virtual or in-person counselling for mental health
• 401K Savings and Investment Plans, Commuter benefits (using pre-tax dollars) and WPP Employee Discount Program based on client roster

At Burson, diversity, equity and inclusion are not just values; they are strategic imperatives that fuel our future in an industry built on the art of understanding, connecting and developing relationships. We believe that a diverse workforce is essential for inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue and cultivating meaningful experiences that drive innovation and creativity. It also enables our agency to thrive and deliver brilliant work.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Burson does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, creed, color, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, or ancestry.

For more information, visit www.bursonglobal.com.

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The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range from $60,000 to $140,000.  Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including business needs, experience, level of responsibility and qualifications.  We offer a competitive benefits package, for more details visit -  https://mybenefits.wpp.com/.

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