Senior Manager R2R North America

Company description Re:Sources is the backbone of Publicis Groupe, the world’s third-largest communications group. Formed in 1998 as a small team to service a few Publicis Groupe firms, Re:Sources has grown to 4,000+ people servicing a global network of prestigious advertising, public relations, media, healthcare and digital marketing agencies. We provide technology solutions and business services including finance, accounting, legal, benefits, procurement, tax, real estate, treasury and risk management to help Publicis Groupe agencies do what they do best: create and innovate for their clients. In addition to providing essential, everyday services to our agencies, Re:Sources develops and implements platforms, applications and tools to enhance productivity, encourage collaboration and enable professional and personal development. We continually transform to keep pace with our ever-changing communications industry and thrive on a spirit of innovation felt around the globe. With our support, Publicis Groupe agencies continue to create and deliver award-winning campaigns for their clients. Overview Ensure accurate, complete, and timely financial reporting in compliance with Publicis Groupe guidelines and applicable accounting standards through the leadership, execution, transformation, and continuous improvement of Record to Report (R2R) operations. Drive operational excellence through automation, standardization, data-driven insights, and AI-enabled process optimization, while proactively managing risks and strengthening stakeholder partnerships. Responsibilities Operational Performance & Governance: Responsible for ensuring all Record-to-Report (R2R) operations consistently meet established service level agreements (SLAs), key performance indicators (KPIs), and governance standards. This includes monitoring operational performance, identifying risks, control gaps, and negative trends, and implementing corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives to maintain operational excellence and compliance. Financial Reporting & Compliance: Lead and oversee the preparation, review, and submission of financial statements and reports in accordance with Group reporting requirements and applicable accounting standards such as GAAP and IFRS. Ensure the accuracy, integrity, consistency, and timeliness of financial data while supporting a strong internal control environment and efficient reporting processes. Process Improvement & Digital Transformation: Drive continuous process optimization initiatives by leveraging automation, business intelligence (BI) tools, AI-enabled solutions, and process redesign methodologies. Focus on improving operational efficiency, strengthening controls, enhancing reporting quality, and enabling data-driven decision-making across R2R functions. Systems Implementation & Transformation Projects: Lead and actively contribute to finance transformation and system implementation projects impacting R2R operations, including SAP and related financial systems. Responsibilities include coordinating stakeholders, supporting process integration, overseeing testing activities, mitigating operational risks, and ensuring successful implementation and user adoption. Documentation, Standardization & Training: Ensure all process documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and training materials are standardized, updated, and continuously improved. Support operational consistency, regulatory compliance, effective onboarding, and long-term knowledge retention across teams. Risk Management & Operational Continuity: Proactively manage operational risks, resource capacity, and process dependencies to ensure business continuity and stable operational performance. Prioritize workloads effectively, address operational bottlenecks, and support continuity planning to minimize disruptions and maintain service quality. Team Leadership & Talent Development: Develop and lead high-performing teams through coaching, mentoring, succession planning, and employee development initiatives. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning while supporting employee engagement and performance growth. Stakeholder Management & Escalation Support: Serve as a strategic escalation point and trusted business partner for internal and external stakeholders. Facilitate effective communication, resolve complex operational issues, align cross-functional teams, and build strong collaborative relationships to support organizational objectives. Financial Close & SAP Operations: Execute and oversee critical financial close activities within SAP and related financial systems, ensuring accurate and timely completion of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes. Maintain compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and reporting deadlines while supporting operational accuracy and efficiency. Qualifications Bachelor degree completed related to Business Administration, Accounting or Finance. More than 8 years of experience in Shared Service Center. Advanced English level B2+/C1 (oral & written skills). Data Analytics Experience (BI, automation and AI insights). SAP Experience. Project & Operational Management. Support transformation initiatives. Understand and leverage the R2R operation. Identify risks or GAPs

Bachelor degree completed related to Business Administration, Accounting or Finance. More than 8 years of experience in Shared Service Center. Advanced English level B2+/C1 (oral & written skills). Data Analytics Experience (BI, automation and AI insights). SAP Experience. Project & Operational Management. Support transformation initiatives. Understand and leverage the R2R operation. Identify risks or GAPs

Operational Performance & Governance: Responsible for ensuring all Record-to-Report (R2R) operations consistently meet established service level agreements (SLAs), key performance indicators (KPIs), and governance standards. This includes monitoring operational performance, identifying risks, control gaps, and negative trends, and implementing corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives to maintain operational excellence and compliance. Financial Reporting & Compliance: Lead and oversee the preparation, review, and submission of financial statements and reports in accordance with Group reporting requirements and applicable accounting standards such as GAAP and IFRS. Ensure the accuracy, integrity, consistency, and timeliness of financial data while supporting a strong internal control environment and efficient reporting processes. Process Improvement & Digital Transformation: Drive continuous process optimization initiatives by leveraging automation, business intelligence (BI) tools, AI-enabled solutions, and process redesign methodologies. Focus on improving operational efficiency, strengthening controls, enhancing reporting quality, and enabling data-driven decision-making across R2R functions. Systems Implementation & Transformation Projects: Lead and actively contribute to finance transformation and system implementation projects impacting R2R operations, including SAP and related financial systems. Responsibilities include coordinating stakeholders, supporting process integration, overseeing testing activities, mitigating operational risks, and ensuring successful implementation and user adoption. Documentation, Standardization & Training: Ensure all process documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and training materials are standardized, updated, and continuously improved. Support operational consistency, regulatory compliance, effective onboarding, and long-term knowledge retention across teams. Risk Management & Operational Continuity: Proactively manage operational risks, resource capacity, and process dependencies to ensure business continuity and stable operational performance. Prioritize workloads effectively, address operational bottlenecks, and support continuity planning to minimize disruptions and maintain service quality. Team Leadership & Talent Development: Develop and lead high-performing teams through coaching, mentoring, succession planning, and employee development initiatives. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning while supporting employee engagement and performance growth. Stakeholder Management & Escalation Support: Serve as a strategic escalation point and trusted business partner for internal and external stakeholders. Facilitate effective communication, resolve complex operational issues, align cross-functional teams, and build strong collaborative relationships to support organizational objectives. Financial Close & SAP Operations: Execute and oversee critical financial close activities within SAP and related financial systems, ensuring accurate and timely completion of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes. Maintain compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and reporting deadlines while supporting operational accuracy and efficiency.