Finance Controller Re:Sources US Property

Company: Publicis Groupe Office
Location: New York
Posted on: April 27, 2025

Job Description:

Job description

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Oversee the finance operations of the Re:Sources US Property. This position reports to the VP, Financial Controller Americas. Potential candidates must have a strong accounting, FP&A and controlling background. Responsibilities: Heading a team of assistant controllers/business analysts and admins/clerks in US and Costa Rica, collaborating with operating teams and senior management on operational reporting metrics Responsible for budget preparation, forecasts, and variance analysis with Actuals at total US occupancy cost level and on detailed leased building level As finance business partner to the US Real Estate and Group Real Estate Directors, monitor closely the cost structure of Real Estate Property buildings, support the real estate management in delivering the synergies and savings in the US real estate P&L Harmonize methodology of recharge of occupancy costs to all agencies with close interaction with US agencies' senior finance management Apprehend tax implication in coordination with Tax Department (e.g. Property Taxes, Commercial Rent Taxes, Personal Property Taxes, etc.) and monitor the payments Develop expert understanding on US leases (contractual CPI increases, common area maintenance (CAM) charges, energy inflation, etc. to be able to effectively forecast all costs increases and mitigate them with savings plans elaborated with the Real Estate team Develop proper tools and dashboards to follow-up on cost transfers and cost management for the routing building operations Ability to manage budget at a detailed level (by building) and report the high level picture to the management Generate monthly and quarterly financial reports as required Responsible for Actual closing, coordinate the preparation of financial statements with the accounting team, review general ledger account reconciliation (balance sheet), prepare variance analysis with budget/forecasts on total US and per building level Observe effective internal procedures/financial monitoring controls to incur cost and ensure compliance with Group rules Point of contact for external and internal auditors Manage all financial aspects related to the transfer of "Shadow" occupancy costs from the Agencies to Re:Sources

Job requirements
10+ years of related experience Prefer CPA with strong FP&A and reporting skills Prefer Public Accounting (Big 4 or other) experience Audit experience desirable Proficient in Excel, SAP and HFM a must, PowerBI will be a plus Acute knowledge of IFRS16 on the tenant side Conscientious about timeliness of assignments and quality of work product Superior organizational skills, must be detail oriented and have the ability to prioritize and multitask to meet deadlines A mature professional with excellent judgment, interpersonal skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team Team management since this position will have direct reports in the US and Costa Rica Excellent analytical skills with ability to evaluate data and present solutions to solve business issues Clear communicator with ability to interact and present to senior leaders

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