Manager, Accounting

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Minneapolis office of IPG SC&E has an opening on the Corporate Accounting team for a Manager of Accounting. This position is responsible for finance-focused tasks including cost allocations, preparing IT cost benchmarking, capital expenditure tracking and reporting, and back-up to our financial system loads from cSAP to Hyperion. This employee will also provide support to the Global Controller and Senior Manager of Accounting for quarterly reporting requirements and special projects as needed. 

IPG SC&E is a global entity encompassing several industry-leading marketing and communications agencies, including Weber Shandwick, Golin, Octagon, Momentum and Jack Morton Worldwide. IPG SC&E employs over 5,000 people throughout the world and is an operating unit of The Interpublic Group of Companies, which is among the world's largest advertising and marketing services organizations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare allocations of central IT costs and network fees to our brands/agencies 
• Cross-train with Senior Manager of Accounting and assist in quarterly reporting requirements
• Assist Global Controller of SC&E on special projects 
• Work with SC&E CIO to complete IT cost benchmarking
• Realignment of cSAP jobs to client, division, and product classification to improve reporting
• Track capital expenditures and budget approvals for SC&E brands and prepare quarterly fixed asset reconciliation
• Back-up to financial system load process from cSAP to Hyperion 

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Four-year accounting degree
• CPA / MBA a plus
• Minimum 8+ years of relevant professional experience
• Comfortable with and able to work in a variety of tasks in a deadline-oriented environment
• Able to learn and adapt quickly and have the capability to utilize technology efficiently
• Ability to effectively multi-task, prioritize, and think analytically in completing duties
• Strong knowledge of MS Excel and MS Office products required
• Detail-oriented and well organized with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Prior experience with SAP and Hyperion preferred

BENEFITS OF JOINING IPG:

One of our primary goals is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our compensation plan includes the following benefits, in addition to many others:

• Healthcare Options
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Prescription
• Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Flexible based Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Assistance Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Exclusive discounts on cell phones, gyms, and everyday purchases

IPG is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity inclusion and equity at our company. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, disability, genetic information or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local law.