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Financial Analyst

Wunderman Thompson

Department: Finance

Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

Who we are:

At Wunderman Thompson we exist to inspire growth for ambitious brands. Part creative agency, part consultancy and part technology company, our experts provide end-to-end capabilities at a global scale to deliver inspiration across the entire brand and customer experience.

We are 20,000 strong in 90 markets around the world; our people bring together creative storytelling, diverse perspectives, inclusive thinking, and highly specialized vertical capabilities to drive growth for our clients. We offer deep expertise across the entire customer journey, including communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology.

Who we are looking for: 

Wunderman Thompson is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to support the day-to-day functioning of finance for the California business. This position plays a key role on our local and regional finance team and sits within our local operations team.

What you’ll do: 

  • Process | Assist in financial month-end close, prepare journal entries, create financial reports and dashboards for teams across the organization. Assist in preparation of revenue rolling forecasts, and manage projects finance (client billing, intercompany contracts, account reconciliations, etc.)
  • People | Act as a liaison between the California finance team and the shared services teams (Accounting/AP/AR). Partner with the local project management teams to streamline reporting and support where needed.
  • Work | Prepare Revenue Calculation, cost accruals, Keep record of audit support documentation and files. Prepare intercompany contracts, review and consolidate intercompany time records. Ad hoc requests from the Finance Director, Manager, or other business contacts are common.

Who you are:

  • A builder | Curiously digs into the numbers and technology. You are eager to learn and improve processes.
  • Open and collaborative | Interested in learning about the advertising industry and the people who contribute to our success.
  • Optimistic and resilient | Digs in and simplifies how to work around problems, asking "why not?" and "how can we make this better?"
  • Ego-less | We all wear the hats that need wearing- it’s a mentality that makes the team successful.

What you’ll need: 

  • 2+ years of finance or accounting experience, or relevant internship equivalent. Advertising industry experience  or interest is preferred but not required.
  • Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles; although the role has a client-finance focus, you should be able to investigate accounting issues, prepare accrual entries, accounting adjustments, etc.
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel dealing with large data sets, nested formulas, and ability to design and automate dashboards.
  • Experience with Enterprise Financial Systems is a plus (Oracle BFC, Workday, etc.)
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills reaching all levels of employees across various disciplines.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills; able to work in a fast-paced environment and experience managing deadlines
  • Highly driven to excel and have a growth mindset.
  • Ability to learn quickly, take initiative, and work in a deadline driven environment.

Wunderman Thompson is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or other protected group status. We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion and strives to recruit a diverse slate of candidates to help us achieve that goal.

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—$90,000 USD

At Wunderman Thompson, we are committed to actively building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued and heard, and is treated with dignity and respect.  As leaders and creative partners across industries, it is our responsibility to cultivate an environment reflective of our greatest asset; our people. We believe that this commitment inspires growth and delivers equitable outcomes for everyone as well as the clients and communities we serve.

Wunderman Thompson is a WPP agency.  For more information, please visit our website and follow Wunderman Thompson on our social channels via Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.  

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