Overview

Responsible for the reviewing of financial controls and compliance within Publicis Groupe North America.

Responsibilities

• Performance of on-site review of processes, controls and financial reporting of agencies and Shared Service Centers (with focus on revenue recognition, operations and business control) which involves:
• Full autonomy in conducting and documenting the audit work and conclusions
• Identifying and assessing deficiencies
• Quantifying financial risks
• Recommending improvement areas and agreeing to remediation plans with local management.
• Preparing audit reports shared with Solution and Group Management.
• Follow-up closely with local management to ensure recommendations are effectively implemented
• Execute an efficient and effective assessment approach to ensure that all assigned work is completed according to schedule and within the established budget parameters
• Perform all assigned duties in a manner that reflects the highest professional standards
• Supporting the FMC team in the drafting and review of audit tools and Best Practices guidelines
• Supporting the integration of the new acquisition to Group Control Standards
• Other ad hoc finance related projects as may arise
• Travel rate up to 50% (US and Canada mainly, other regions if necessary)

Qualifications

The candidate should have the following background:

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in Audit (external and/or internal)
• Big 4 experience required
• Advertising and/or media experience a plus
• Sarbanes Oxley experience is a plus
• Knowledge of GAAP and audit techniques
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel
• Experience with IT audit and tools (especially data analytics / AI) is a plus

Personal Traits:

• The ideal candidate should possess the following personal characteristics:
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent spoken and written English (any other language is a plus) with the ability to communicate confidently with senior management
• High ethical standards and integrity
• Persistent and diligent in following through projects to closure

Additional information

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

Compensation Range: USD $97,375 - USD $155,961 Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 8/21/2026.

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