Position Overview
Xaxis is actively seeking a Global Accounting Supervisor. This is an exciting opportunity to join the fast-paced and dynamic Xaxis Finance team, supported by the infrastructure of a successful company. You need to be detail oriented and organized, able to handle multiple tasks at once, a positive attitude, and excellent customer service skills.
You will collaborate with a group of quick witted, humorous, and extremely dedicated coworkers and clients whom are all passionate about digital media. The Xaxis work environment is inviting. You will work in an open modern space where you will often find groups in casual brainstorming sessions sharing ideas and strategies for new initiatives. Everyone has a voice at Xaxis, and we are open to new ways of thinking, especially those that will contribute to the overall success of Xaxis. Opinions and ideas are always welcome, in fact they are encouraged!
We believe in the power of digital media to transform the way businesses and consumers can interact. You must believe as well.
Responsibilities
Supervise the accounting team for the Worldwide reporting units
Actively take place in monthly close process including preparation of journal entries, maintaining general ledger activity at the vendor level and account reconciliations, inclusive of intercompany transactions
Directly supervise, manage and continually develop 2 accountants
Perform detailed review of monthly financial statements, including multiple balance sheets and income statements for various reporting entities
Oversee input of monthly financial statements and supporting schedules into WPP’s Corporate financial reporting tool
Supervise intercompany reporting and reconciliations between general ledger and WPP intercompany reporting tool. Clearly communicate expectations to counterparties across global regions
Provide income statement variance explanations for actuals compared to budget, forecast and prior year for all reporting entities
Ensure coordination between accounts payable team and general ledger team throughout the month
Assist with internal control audit process
Ad hoc requests
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited 4-year college or university
6-8 years’ relevant experience
2+ years’ experience supervising and leading a team
Polished verbal and written communication skills
Ability to shift priorities and multi-task
Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail
Solid understanding of financial statements and accounting principles
Advances skills in Microsoft Excel and proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Highly Desired
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Xaxis is a global digital media platform that programmatically connects advertisers to audiences across all addressable channels. Through the expert use of proprietary data and advertising technology along with unparalleled media relationships, Xaxis delivers results for over 2,800 clients in 40 markets across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and the Middle East. Advertisers working with Xaxis achieve exceptionally high return on advertising spend through the company’s proprietary media products, as well as through its wholly-owned specialist companies, Light Reaction, Bannerconnect, and ActionX.
Xaxis is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Xaxis is an Equal Opportunity Employer.