Senior Director, Accounting

Company Description

With over 20 years of experience and 700+ associates across 7 different countries, CJ Affiliate (formerly Commission Junction) is the most trusted and established name in performance marketing.  

We specialize in cultivating partnerships between top brands and trusted publishers to help them drive revenue and grow their businesses. CJ’s industry-leading solutions and services are what makes our innovative marketing technology (“martech”) the platform of choice for over 3,800 global brands across all industries including retail, travel, finance, technology, and home services. As part of Publicis Groupe, our data capabilities, future-focused tech, and strategic expertise power meaningful connections so brands can reach consumers wherever they are.  

We take just as much pride in our innovative technology and comprehensive data as we do in the expertise and dedication of our people. Our collaborative teams are equipped with advanced tools, training, and career development opportunities in order to provide our clients with cutting edge solutions, strategies, and support that drive meaningful results. Our people are at the heart of it all—people who dare to think big. 

So, what is Affiliate Marketing? 
Think about the last time you bought something online. Maybe your favorite influencer shared a product that caught your eye. Perhaps you already knew what you wanted to buy, but there were so many options that you needed help from a trusted review site. Or maybe you simply love combing coupon sites for hot deals. However you finally made your purchase, chances are you interacted with affiliate publishers along the way—whether they influenced you, provided helpful information, or made sure you got the best price. CJ provides the performance marketing platform that connects brands with these publishers to create valuable resources frequently used by shoppers such as yourself.  

Job Description

This individual will handle high-level accounting, managerial accounting, and oversee the global financial activities of the company (currently US and UK/EU with potential expansion to additional markets). As head of the accounting department, the controller will manage and supervise all aspects of accounting from payroll to tax compliance. Will report to the SVP, Global Finance, and will assist with the development of internal control policies, procedures, and financial planning as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

• ·       Hiring, training, and retaining accounting staff
• ·       Responsible for all accounting functions across multiple business units and countries, including
• o   Monthly close management under tight deadlines, include journal entry and reporting package review
• o   Recurring and ad hoc financial reporting needs for management and Groupe
• o   Documenting pivotal controls of each agency for audit purposes
• o   Collaborate with Client Finance teams to review AR/AP and other client-related matters
• ·       Mitigate FX exposure through managing hedging strategies
• ·       Review monthly analytics prepared by team on key processes including receivables, revenue/media accruals and payables focusing on aged balances and share insights with Global CFO and Finance Directors
• ·       Act as central point of contact for external and internal audits relating to financial reporting and controls
• ·       Manage relationships with both internal and shared service teams (AP, Treasury, ERP, Tax, etc.) to facilitate efficient day-to-day operations
• Assessing current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement, and implementing new processes
• ·       Oversee implementation of ERP enhancements to ensure team is properly trained on those impacts to processes or month end close tasks
• ·       Partner with many sister agency teams’ regarding intercompany reporting to ensure proper elimination of intercompany transactions
• ·       Mentor direct team and peripheral FP&A teams on accounting best practices and continued process improvements to scale operations with growing businesses

Qualifications

·       Minimum Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or related field or related work experience, MBA/MAcc or CPA/CMA/CGMA preferred

·       Minimum 7 years’ experience in accounting/finance

·       Experience in working with multiple legal entities under different legal umbrellas

·       Strong competency with complex ERP (SAP preferred) and other financial systems (HFM, Blackline, etc.)

·       Deep knowledge of accounting principles and close familiarity with applying US GAAP, IFRS, Sarbanes-Oxley and SEC regulations

·       Exceptional organization and attention to detail

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