**Company description** Publicis Sapient is a digital transformation partner helping established organizations get to their future, digitally-enabled state, both in the way they work and the way they serve their customers. We help unlock value through a start-up mindset and modern methods, fusing strategy, consulting and customer experience with agile engineering and problem-solving creativity. United by our core values and our purpose of helping people thrive in the brave pursuit of next, our 20,000+ people in 53 offices around the world combine experience across technology, data sciences, consulting and customer obsession to accelerate our clients’ businesses through designing the products and services their customers truly value. **Overview** The Finance Associate on the Controllership team will be primarily focused on assisting in the monthly intercompany billing process. This individual will ensure that the financial flows between various entities are both accurate and timely, which is crucial for maintaining smooth operations across the Company. This role demands strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with different stakeholders. Knowledge of accounting principles, experience with financial software, and familiarity with multinational corporate operations would be beneficial in this position. **Your Impact** + Process internal contract agreements, which could include drafting, reviewing, and managing contracts to ensure compliance with internal controls and effective financial flows + Provide insightful analysis to enhance financial reporting. This could involve examining financial data to deliver actionable insights that aid decision-making for the company and contribute to strategic planning + Identify and communicate with key stakeholders to streamline Business Operation processes; identify efficiencies and assist in implementing new procedures and controls in intercompany billing processes + Assist in the coordination of the intercompany billing cycle, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled + Ensure intercompany accounts are balanced accurately across the entities to prevent discrepancies in financial statements + Assist in providing information and documentation necessary for audits and to ensure tax compliance, which may require liaising with auditors and tax advisors to assist with queries and provide thorough documentation + Part of your responsibilities may include supporting acquisitions, which could involve assisting in the monthly financial reporting and supporting their integration into the financial systems of Publicis Groupe **Qualifications** **Your Skills & Experience** + BS in Accounting or Finance strongly preferred + 2-3 years of experience in an accounting or financial reporting + Intermediate to advanced experience with Excel + Experience with large, complex international companies + Team player with the ability to adapt to changing priorities; go getter who isn’t afraid to take on new challenges and problem solve + Ability to complete deadline-oriented tasks with minimal supervision; strong analytical skills and attention to detail. **Set Yourself Apart With:** + Strong knowledge of US GAAP, with an understanding of IFRS accounting principles. + Experience with SAP **Additional information** Pay Range: $70,000 - $85,000 The range shown represents a grouping of relevant ranges currently in use at Publicis Sapient. Actual range for this position may differ, depending on location and specific skillset required for the work itself. **Benefits of Working Here:** + Flexible vacation policy; time is not limited, allocated, or accrued + 16 paid holidays throughout the year + Generous parental leave and new parent transition program + Tuition reimbursement + Corporate gift matching program