Senior Associate, US Business Controls

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The Senior – US Business Controls will support the Manager – US Business Controls in the creation and development of a Business Controls function within the Dentsu US organization.  This will be a transformative role, supporting the implementation and alignment of financial and operational controls across the US business, in alignment with the Dentsu Internal Controls Framework (“ICF”) and JSOX requirements.

Working closely with the US Service Line Finance teams including Commercial Finance, Controllership and Operational Finance, along with the Group Financial Controls and Assurance Team (“FCAT”) and Internal Audit, the Business Controls function is responsible for the development, implementation and testing of business controls for existing processes and supporting the business in the design and implementation of controls related to process or systems changes.  

Main responsibilities:

• Partner with the business to assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls across the US organization and make recommendations for improvement/ standardization
• Periodically test the effectiveness of business controls across US Service Lines, with a particular focus on JSOX controls
• Support the business during FCAT / external audit testing of JSOX controls and with remediation activities as appropriate
• Monitor and test Internal Audit and external audit remediation items to ensure timely closure
• Partner with the business on process and system changes to ensure appropriate controls are implemented in accordance with the ICF
• Provide business controls and JSOX related guidance and support to the US Service Line Finance teams
• Partner with the US Service Line Controllers, CFO’s, Commercial Finance and Treasury to drive controls and risk management best practices through adherence to Group policies and procedures

Other Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with IFRS, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and local laws, regulations and procedures
• Identify opportunities to simplify business practices and controls across US Service Lines
• Support business transformation efforts aligned with the overall finance transformation model
• Support critical system implementations and business process changes
• Develop ideas and initiatives to improve financial control across the organisation

• Min. 4 years of relevant experience in public accounting, Risk Assurance/Business Controls, SOX, Internal Audit or Controllership role
• Graduate degree and/or internationally recognised finance/accounting qualification (e.g., ACA/CPA, CIA)
• Media / advertising industry experience a plus
• Expertise in financial and operational controls including SOX/JSOX requirements preferred
• Strong project management skills including ability to manage multiple projects in a deadline driven environment
• Strong business partnering skills including ability to build relationships across the business
• Proficient in technical accounting
• Strong awareness of process, IT and data and the ability to drive efficient processes
• Strong communications skills including ability to communicate confidently to senior management
• Knowledge of D365, Coupa, MediaOcean, Nexelus or similar systems a plus

Part of dentsu, dentsu international helps clients to win, keep and grow their best customers and achieve meaningful progress for their businesses. With best-in-class services and solutions in media, CXM, and creative, dentsu international operates in over 145 markets worldwide with more than 46,000 dedicated specialists. Follow us on social @dentsuUSA. Applicants from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds encouraged to apply.

The anticipated salary range for this position is ($68,000-$110,400). Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including relevant experience, knowledge, skills and other factors permitted by law. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available. For more information regarding dentsu benefits, please visit dentsubenefitsplus.com 

Employees from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds encouraged to apply.
Dentsu (the "Company") is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact [email protected] if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company to which you are applying.

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We are champions for meaningful progress and we strive to be a force for good—for our people, for our clients, for the industry and for our society. We keep our people at the center, creating space for growth, understanding and learning so they can thrive. We embed diversity, in our mindset, in our solutions and in our teams to empower an inclusive, equitable and culturally fluent environment. Building this culture within our teams makes us better collaborators with each other and with our clients, driving better outcomes for all.

Dentsu (the "Company") is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact your recruiter if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company to which you are applying.