Spark Foundry is a global media agency that exists to bring HEAT – Higher Engagement, Affinity, and Transactions – to brands. By combining flawless media fundamentals with aggressive innovation, Spark inspires consumers to pay more attention, to care more about our clients’ brands, and to buy more products and services from them.

Balancing the nimble spirit of a startup with the powerhouse soul of Publicis Media, Spark Foundry delivers the best of both worlds to a client roster that spans some of the world’s best and most beloved brands and companies. We combine boutique-caliber insights and service with the buying clout and first-look access of a global leader, bringing the heat to challenger brands that want to act like giants, and to giant brands that want to act like challengers.

With a bottom-up culture that celebrates diversity and aims for all voices to be heard, Spark has become a magnet for the industry’s best talent, with one of the best retention rates in the industry. And by applying a whole-person approach to professional and personal development, Spark develops a workforce that is well prepared for today’s challenges, and also poised to create meaningful careers in the years to come.

Because we know that heat arises the intersection of complementary forces, our professionals come from myriad disciplines and backgrounds: data, analytics, and insights; content and creative production; communications

Overview:

We’re searching for a Finance Manager for our Financial Planning & Analysis team who can monitor, track and maintain multiple P&L’s. Work with Revenue and Personnel Cost teams to manage overall Profit and Loss (P&L) statement and PBOI. Attention to detail is required to help spot data anomalies, trends and/or deviations. You’ll be involved with process improvement projects and ad hoc reporting for business needs.

Role Objectives:

• Concentration on P&L, Client Cost and Other G&A expense reporting
• Prepare and maintain Quarterly Budgets for 4 P&L’s
• Prepare monthly Variance Analysis (comparing budget vs actual) as part of monthly close
• Assist in preparation of management reporting
• Prepare Ad-Hoc Reports (Tax package, Audit Request and CBCR)
• Review & assist staff in preparing monthly journal entries
• Review creation of Purchase Orders for P&L agency expense processing
• Review and address issues in Inter-Company Mismatch Reports
• Manage staff accountant
• Special projects as required

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  Degree in Accounting or Finance Required
• Minimum of 12 credit hours in accounting classes
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Expert user of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• SAP and Hyperion experience a plus

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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