Financial Controller
Modal$120,000 - $190,000/year
Full Time
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Media, PublishingIndustries
Requirements
- Direct report to the Director Financial Controller France and management of one direct subordinate (Financial Accountant)
- Collaboration with offshore team in Bangalore and local financial teams in France
- Work directly with internal and external stakeholders and advisors
- Knowledge of local GAAP, US GAAP, national regulatory reporting requirements, and CN Global processes, policies, and controls
- Experience with statutory audits (e.g., with KPMG), external audits (e.g., VAT, taxes), and internal audits (GIA)
- Ability to handle tax calculations, VAT declarations, and liaison with tax advisors
- Familiarity with cash flow forecasting, variance analysis, P&L, balance sheet reviews, and balance sheet reconciliations
- Proficiency in reviewing and approving manual journals
Responsibilities
- Support the Director Financial Controller France in preparing and coordinating month-end close (MEC) for management accounts, including variance analysis
- Review monthly P&L, balance sheet, and key balance sheet reconciliations
- Control agreed accounting activities to ensure compliance with national regulatory requirements and CN Global processes, policies, and controls (including US GAAP)
- Prepare statutory financial statements per local GAAP and all associated regulatory documents
- Participate in local GAAP statutory audit process, engaging with KPMG to ensure process, timelines, and consistency
- Manage and support other external audit missions (e.g., VAT, taxes) and internal audits (GIA)
- Review tax calculations and VAT declarations, and liaise with tax advisors
- Prepare cash flow forecasts, including monthly variance analysis
- Review and approve all low- or medium-value manual journals and judgment-based manual journals
- Line management responsibility for the Financial Accountant to achieve global and local objectives
- Liaise with the Bangalore team to resolve issues and ensure MEC deadlines are met
- Create and produce management reports for accounts receivable and payable
- Maintain and manage the expense reimbursement reporting and communication system
- Manage and oversee tax compliance, intercompany operations, transfer pricing policies, etc
- Review balance sheet reconciliation process performed by Controlling Operations team, assess quality, contribute to action plans for unreconciled items, and approve low- or medium-priority reconciliations post-agreement
- Contribute to defining reporting standards, policies, processes, and internal controls with stakeholders including Controlling Operations, Corporate Finance, Tax, and Treasury
- Support Bangalore Controlling Ops team in identifying and implementing process and technology improvement and standardization opportunities, including participation in initiatives to retire existing applications
Skills
Financial Reporting
Month-End Close
GAAP
US GAAP
Statutory Accounts
Variance Analysis
Balance Sheet Reconciliation
P&L Review
Audit Support
Regulatory Compliance
Conde Nast
About Conde Nast
N/AHeadquarters
N/AYear Founded
N/ACompany Stage
Consulting, Consumer Goods, EntertainmentIndustries
Benefits
Paid Vacation
Hybrid Work Options
401(k) Company Match
Bupa Private Healthcare
Parental Leave
Wellness Program
Performance Bonus
Risks
Decline in print media consumption impacts traditional magazine sales for Conde Nast.
Increased competition from agile digital-native media companies challenges Conde Nast.
Rising ad-blocker usage reduces effectiveness of Conde Nast's online advertising revenue.
Differentiation
Conde Nast leverages AI-driven content personalization to enhance user engagement.
The company focuses on sustainability, appealing to environmentally conscious consumers.
Conde Nast collaborates with influencers to effectively reach younger audiences.
Upsides
Short-form video content is a growing opportunity for Conde Nast's digital strategy.
The podcast industry's growth offers expansion potential for Conde Nast's audio content.
AI-driven personalization enhances user engagement and retention for Conde Nast.
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