Senior Finance Analyst

Overview

We have a simple belief Unexpected Works.

It means that the best idea is the one you never saw coming. The thing that catches you so off guard that you can t look away.

And the only path to genuinely unexpected works is through creativity. Not just what passes for creativity because it answers a brief, looks the part and helps everyone sleep at night.

But creativity that is foreign, surprising and interesting enough to cause jaws to drop and sales to soar. It’s having the fresh perspective and raw energy to bring something into the world that no one’s ever seen before.

We’re talking about the courage to shake things up and maybe even tear a few things down. And knowing that what most would call the finish line is where the real work starts.

We believe in people, product, and profit, in that order. For us, people always come first. They’re the soul of our agency.

It takes amazing folks to make amazing work. That’s why we make sure everyone who comes through the door is as great as the people who are already here.

It’s also why we constantly strive to build diverse teams where everyone brings something unique to the table. Because you can’t make the unexpected if you only work with the usual suspects.

By bringing together diverse thinkers with different backgrounds and perspectives, we validate Bill Bernbach’s notion that an idea can turn to dust or magic, depending on the talent that rubs against it.

So, come be part of the magic.

The Senior Financial Analyst will provide support and take lead role in monitoring and preparing financial data associated with our client, as well as support other financial needs of the Agency.

Key responsibilities include ownership of the revenue calculation model & financial reporting related to our client. This role will work cross-functionally with Contracting, Project Management, Finance, Account & Shared Services.

This is a great opportunity for an individual looking to work in the Advertising industry.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly client revenue billings & accruals
• Assist with requests related to Client Pricing Models
• Monthly Client Financial Reporting
• Monthly Utilization Reporting
• Review of Timesheets to ensure compliance with Agency & Client policies
• Prepare various monthly management reports and analysis
• Prepare statements of client profitability
• Assist with coordination of audit requests for external auditors and SOX testing with internal / external auditors
• Manage and oversee enforcement of Client Expense Report policy and training
• Assist with monitoring of time reporting to ensure accuracy
• Work with various departments such as Project Management, Production, Talent, Billings on ad hoc requests
• Resolve accounting issues and inquires

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting; CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Professional experience required, Advertising / Agency experience preferred
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, excellent analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Microsoft AX experience preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, advance MS Excel experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal & written
• Ability to work independently & in team-oriented environment
• Ability to be proactive on assigned tasks, as well as ability to easily adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem solving skills

DDB is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and to review all of our job postings to minimize biased language.

DDB (Chicago) does not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal law.

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