About Us
IPG Mediabrands is the media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). Mediabrands manages approximately $40 billion in marketing investment globally on behalf of its clients and provides strategic services and solutions across its award-winning, full-service agency networks UM and Initiative and through its innovative marketing specialist companies Kinesso, Magna, Orion, Rapport, Healix, Mediabrands Content Studio and the IPG Media Lab. Mediabrands clients include many of the world’s most recognizable and iconic brands from a broad portfolio of industry sectors. The company employs more than 13,000 marketing experts in more than 130 countries representing the full diversity of humanity. For more information, please visit our website: www.ipgmediabrands.com.
Role Description
The Intercompany Controller will oversee the resolution of aged and unreconciled media spend balances across entities within the media agency. They will be responsible for streamlining intercompany processes, ensuring timely reconciliations, and improving efficiency across the organization. This role requires a detail-oriented, proactive professional with strong analytical and process improvement skills to drive accuracy and accountability in intercompany financial operations.
Key Responsibilities
Intercompany Balance Resolution:
- Analyze and resolve aged and unreconciled media spend balances across entities, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance.
- Investigate discrepancies in intercompany transactions and collaborate with relevant teams to resolve them promptly.
- Work closely with Media Teams, Shared Services, and Finance teams to clear outstanding balances and maintain accurate intercompany ledgers.
Process Review & Improvement:
- Review and optimize intercompany reconciliation processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Develop and implement standardized workflows for intercompany transactions and reporting.
- Identify and address root causes of recurring reconciliation issues to prevent future discrepancies.
Compliance & Reporting:
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, corporate policies, and relevant regulatory requirements.
- Prepare regular reports on intercompany balances, reconciliation progress, and key issues for senior management.
- Support the month-end and year-end financial close processes, ensuring intercompany accounts are reconciled and reported accurately.
Stakeholder Collaboration:
- Act as the primary point of contact for intercompany reconciliation issues, liaising with finance and Media teams across entities.
- Build strong relationships with internal teams to foster accountability and streamline intercompany workflows.
- Provide training and guidance to stakeholders on intercompany reconciliation processes and best practices.
Desired Skills & Experience
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Professional certifications (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, CPA) are highly desirable.
Experience:
- 5+ years of experience in finance or accounting, with a focus on intercompany processes.
- Prior experience in media, advertising, or a multi-entity organization is advantageous.
- Proven track record of resolving aged and complex intercompany balances.
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in financial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and advanced Excel skills.
- Strong understanding of intercompany accounting principles, reconciliation techniques, and financial controls.
- Knowledge of media-specific platforms and workflows (e.g., Prisma, MediaOcean)
Employee Transparency
At IPG Mediabrands, we celebrate differences and believe this makes us stronger. IPG Mediabrands are equal-opportunity employers committed to championing an inclusive culture that provides a sense of belonging for all our employees. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on age, disability, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, belief, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Please reach out to our Talent Inclusion Specialist Jess at [email protected] if you would like to have a confidential conversation regarding any adjustments that would ensure our recruitment process is accessible for you. Please note requesting a reasonable adjustment will not affect your application.
The Perks
We aim to provide all our people with a supportive and fun work environment where you can develop your full potential and benefit from the broad range of opportunities within the agency. When you join us, we want to make sure you feel valued – and that you are rewarded for your fantastic work. So, we also offer a range of benefits:
- Flexi–leave, with 25 days annual leave to be taken as minimum. In addition to your holiday entitlement, the office usually closes between Christmas & New Year
- Free breakfast and free lunch
- Early finish Fridays
- Core Hours (Mon-Thurs, flexible start/finish times)
- Retail discounts
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifices car scheme
- Wellbeing programme, including Headspace & flu jabs
- Interest free season ticket loan
- Paid time off for Volunteering
- Group Income Protection
- Life Assurance
- Private Medical Insurance or Health Cash Plan (dependent on level)
- Group Personal Pension Plan with matched contributions from 3-6%
- Generous Parental Leave & Pay
- Independent mortgage advice
- Financial education
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free eye tests
- Flexible benefits including Dental, Travel insurance, Cycle to Work, Gym Discounts and many more!
