Manager, US Business Controls

Company Description

Dentsu is a modern marketing solutions company. Our mission is to help clients navigate, progress and thrive in a world of change. Businesses rely on our integrated network of agencies and specialized practices to champion meaningful progress through creative, media, commerce, data and technology. Part of Dentsu Group, our global network comprises 66,000 diverse people in 143 countries, who are dedicated to teaming for growth and good. Some of our award-winning agencies include 360i, Carat, dentsumcgarrybowen, DEG, dentsuX, iProspect and Merkle. Follow us on Twitter @DentsuUSA and visit dentsu.com/us. 

Diversity is embedded in who we are and all that we do: our mindset, our solutions, and our teams to empower an inclusive, equitable environment. We put our people at the center, creating space for growth, understanding and learning so they can thrive. Our differences make us richer and enable stronger relationships with each other and foster greater impact for our clients. We engage with our communities to drive positive social impact by fostering equity and working to create a digital society that works for all.

Job Description

The Manager – US Business Controls will develop and lead a centralized Business Controls function within the Dentsu US organization.  This will be a transformative role, helping drive 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, this role will be responsible for the strategic management of the Business Controls function, 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:

• Develop and implement a Business Controls function for Dentsu US
• Clearly establish roles and responsibilities to ensure clarity and alignment between the Business Controls team and FCAT, Controllership and Internal Audit
• Recruit and develop the Business Controls team
• Develop a plan to standardize, where possible, business controls across US Service Lines
• Develop a plan to periodically test business controls across US Service Lines, with a particular focus on JSOX controls
• Partner with the business on process and system changes to ensure appropriate controls are implemented in accordance with the ICF
• Support the business during FCAT / external audit testing of JSOX controls and with remediation activities as appropriate
• Track and monitor Internal Audit and external audit remediation items to ensure timely closure
• Provide business controls and JSOX related guidance and support to the US Service Line Finance teams
• Lead training on business controls requirements and best practices across the US Service Lines
• 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:

• Manage and develop direct reports, including career development and succession planning
• Lead and upskill the US Business Controls team to enable best in class practices and standards
• 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
• Responsible for the development and measurement of US KPIs for the Business Controls function
• Be a leader in the US Finance community. Develop ideas and initiatives with the community to improve financial control across the organisation

Qualifications

• Min. 6 years of relevant experience in public accounting, 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 operation