Client Accounting Manager (GOS)

Cushman & Wakefield•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Client Accounting Manager will oversee client accounts, including month-end financials, payable functions, client budgeting and reforecasting, as well as related corporate reporting tasks. This role involves leading and delegating tasks to accounting staff, managing new assignments, ensuring the quality of financial data, and maintaining strong client relationships through effective financial performance reporting. The position also includes developing training programs, monitoring collections, and performing annual staff evaluations.

Requirements

College degree in Finance or Accounting preferred
Requires five to seven years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong knowledge of Yardi and Workday software preferred
Strong MS Office Proficiency
Financial reporting for multiple entities preferred
Strong customer service, time management, and organizational skills
Exceptional delegation skills with the ability to be a hands-on contributor and take initiative
Ability to train, mentor and coach others effectively
Results oriented with strong sense of urgency

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge of Yardi and Workday software
Financial reporting for multiple entities

Responsibilities

Evaluate assignments (scope and profitability) and delegate property responsibilities to staff
Responsible for the transition and establishment of new assignments with C&W accounting/finance personnel
Assemble transition team of available personnel to create database for new assignments
Review and approve content of database to ensure quality and accuracy of tenant records created
Work with property management and client to define scope of accounting services needed as well as content of monthly operating report
Perform final review and approval of monthly and annual operating reports
Authorized to sign on client bank accounts
Meet with clients and promote the relationship especially as it relates to financial performance and reporting
Initiate client contact and arrange meetings, e.g., attendance at annual budget review or occasional monthly operating review meetings
Monitor regular performance of financial staff, ensuring that all deadlines and financial requirements of management agreements are met
Perform periodic quality control reviews of field locations as required by C&W ethics policy
Develop training programs for new and existing accounting personnel
Remit collections of payroll and fees to C&W corporate personnel
Monitor payroll and management fee receivable reports generated by C&W corporate personnel, limiting C&W's exposure for bad debts by diligent pursuit of collections
Perform annual reviews and evaluations of personnel supervised
Approve voiding of checks to vendors
Prepare Form 1099's for annual filing with IRS for applicable vendors