Annalect Looking for Director, Finance at New York City Metropolitan Area Full Time

ABOUT ANNALECT

Annalect is the Data & Technology arm of Omnicom Media Group.

Annalect’s 2,000+ innovators leverage data and technology to help clients across Omnicom build relationships that matter — whether that means fostering consumers’ trust in brands, building new experiences, or delivering advanced analytics where it’s most needed. Annalect is the driving force behind Omni, Omnicom’s unique open operating system, which works hand-in-hand with clients’ and partners’ data and tools, to orchestrate better marketing outcomes.

Annalect’s unique approach to data and technology – one that relies on transparency, neutrality, and interoperability – allows us to deliver purpose-built and scalable solutions that make data actionable. Our advanced teams of product leaders, data scientists, consultants, and engineers enable us to meet the business goals of our internal and external clients.

TEAM OVERVIEW

The Annalect Finance team is comprised of members in the US and India, supporting multiple lines of business and P&Ls. We are a tenured and supportive group who enjoy Annalect’s dynamic environment and engaging company culture.

The Finance group includes sub-functions including, Client Finance, Financial Planning & Analysis, Business Finance Support and Billing Operations. Collectively, the team is responsible for executing month-end close, monthly forecasting, variance reporting, internal management reporting, profitability management, financial modeling to support new projects and investments. We partner with Annalect leadership and work closely with internal agency partners, corporate groups, and network shared services teams.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Annalect is seeking a seasoned Finance Director with 15+ years of experience, who possesses superior financial accounting, reporting and analysis skills as well as excellent talent management and interpersonal communication skills. Reporting to the Senior Director of Finance, this position is responsible for managing Financial Planning and Analysis, including but not limited to, executing the monthly close and reforecasts, financial reporting, and annual budget. Our business has grown significantly and we’re planning for continued hyper-growth. We are looking for a leader and strong manager accustomed to driving talent transformation on the Finance team, while evolving operational processes, policies, and systems.

Please note: This role will be based in New York City and there is an expectation of being present in the office 3 days per week. We are not able to consider remote/WFH candidates for this position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the FP&A function with full accountability of efficient preparation, timely completion and insightful presentation of month-end close and monthly/annual forecasts
• Manage and support the FP&A team with day-to-day execution of tasks
• Work with the team to execute accurate, complete, and timely monthly closes and reforecasts; prepare monthly variance analysis and ad hoc reporting to network group
• Ensure timely reporting of all monthly financial information to internal management
• Drive preparation of annual budgets and budget presentations
• Monitor and assess department work quality and value, with a focus on driving greater efficiency and optimal talent utilization
• Monitor and implement all accounting/reporting changes and requirements issued by network group Finance and Accounting teams
• Ensure all appropriate internal controls have been identified, developed and maintained

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent (CPA and/or MBA a plus)
• Minimum 15 years’ experience
• Experience within Technology Managed Services or Advertising Agency / Digital Media companies is highly preferred.
• Experience working within a business unit of a public corporation with multiple P&Ls/depts is highly preferred.
• Experience with labor-based cost tracking is highly preferred.
• Must have advanced accounting, analytical and reporting skills.
• Experience with identifying and executing process improvements.
• Management experience with team/org design, performance management and training
• Must have exceptional Excel skills.
• Easily and methodically flow from delegations of tasks to knowing when to roll-up sleeves.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to interact at all levels.
• Team player who can function well in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple projects and work within strict deadlines.

PERKS OF WORKING AT ANNALECT

• Culture! We have an incredibly fun, collaborative environment that encourages engagement and work/life balance.
• Generous PTO that includes vacation days, personal days, a fantastic Summer Friday program and extended time off around the holiday season.
• As part of Omnicom, we have the backing and resources of a global billion-dollar company, but also have the flexibility and pace of a “startup” – we move fast, break things, and innovate.

Compensation Range: $140,000 to $200,000. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, other job-related qualifications/skills, and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living). The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For this role, Benefits include: health/vision/dental insurance, 401(k), Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependence Care Flexible Spending Account, vacation, sick, personal days, paid parental leave, paid medical leave, and STD/LTD insurance benefits.

Annalect, a division of Omnicom Media Group, reaffirms its commitment to the policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and to carrying out this policy at all of its offices. It shall be the policy of Omnicom Media Group to (1) recruit, select, hire, train, promote, pay, discipline and terminate employees in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, alienage, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other basis upon which discrimination against or harassment of employees or applicants for employment is prohibited under any applicable federal, state or local equal opportunity employment laws and (2) ensure that all personnel actions are administered without discrimination in violation of applicable law.