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Senior Finance Analyst

VML

Department: Finance

Expertise: Health

Location: New York, NY, United States

Requisition ID: R-1970

Who We Are:

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse. 

Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences.  Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work. 

Responsibilities:

  • Perform the tasks necessary to ensure the execution of daily accounting operations for your assigned unit
    • Assist in monthly closing activities to ensure the timely submission of the various financial reporting packages to our VML Regional Team.
    • Apply accounting policies and procedures correctly and consistently
    • Prepare journal entries for your business unit or review the journal entries submitted by other accountants
    • Work with our Shared Service Center to ensure vendors are paid, customer setup is complete, and accounting transactions are properly recorded
    • Respond to queries relating to our reported figures
  • Assist in the resolution of matters between your business unit and other business units in our organization
  • Perform the control activities assigned to you within our internal control framework
  • Work with the Accounting Manager to prepare the following:
    • Monthly submission of various financial reporting packages
    • P&L analysis and commentary
    • Review/analyze balance sheet reconciliations and make recommendations based on findings.
    • Settlement of intercompany balances each month, as well as payment of vendor invoices as they come due
  • Support our SOX compliance efforts by documenting key controls for the monthly closing file and preparing for SOX audits
  • Assist business unit client finance teams and assist in other ad hoc projects as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field
  • Previous experience (e.g., 1+ years) in an advertising, media, management consulting or technology company is strongly preferred.
  • 3-5 years relevant accounting-based work experience.
  • Experience in both accounting operations, (e.g., close the books), and technical accounting, (e.g., debits and credits)
  • Experience in public company environment and internal controls over financial reporting a plus.
  • Motivated professional capable of completing tasks and satisfying deadlines in an environment that is dynamic
  • High level of analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent oral, written, interpersonal and presentation skills
  • Ability to work with all levels of management
  • Strong experience with advanced MS Excel, including pivot tables is required
  • Experience using the Workday ERP is beneficial

 

The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click WPP Benefits for more details.

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$45,000—$100,000 USD

At VML, we are committed to fostering an all-inclusive work environment that is both rewarding and career-forward. Our Inclusion, Equity & Belonging initiatives, alongside the VML Foundation, reflect our dedication to giving back and making a positive impact in our communities and beyond. Our people are the heartbeat of our organization—creators, doers, innovators, makers, and thinkers—who drive not just marketing, but meaningful experiences that resonate in every action and interaction. 

VML is a WPP Agency. For more information, please visit our website, and follow VML on our social channels via Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. 

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