Finance Manager
About The Position
Established in 1744, Sotheby’s is the world’s premier destination for art and luxury. Sotheby’s promotes access to and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions and buy-now channels including private sales, e-commerce and retail. Our trusted global marketplace is supported by an industry-leading technology platform and a network of specialists spanning 40 countries and 70 categories which include Contemporary Art, Modern and Impressionist Art, Old Masters, Chinese Works of Art, Jewelry, Watches, Wine and Spirits, and Design, as well as collectible cars and real estate. Sotheby’s believes in the transformative power of art and culture and is committed to making our industries more inclusive, sustainable and collaborative. THE ROLE Oversee the accounting cycle and internal financial reporting for the Luxury Division, Private Sales, and Marketplace, and ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial results. Provide subject matter expertise, guidance and support to financial analysts, business managers and department heads.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management
- 6-8 years of relevant accounting experience
- CPA or equivalent, with public and commercial experience
- Previous management and supervisory experience
- Self-starter, motivated, organized and confident
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Prior knowledge of SAP and SEM/BW, SAC (Analytics Cloud) and Blackline (Account Reconciliations)
Responsibilities
- Lead the month end close and forecasting procedures, including monthly profit and loss statement analytics and balance sheet review, ensuring the accuracy of data and identification of trends and issues.
- Manage Senior / Financial Analysts for internal reporting, forecast and planning analysis, and provide subject matter expertise, guidance and leadership to ensure completion of all responsibilities; provide informal feedback throughout the year in addition to formal feedback during the annual review process.
- Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly review schedules to support operational performance and business objectives.
- Collaborate with the Finance Director in the analysis and preparation of monthly senior management commentary, reports and quarterly corporate reports.
- Assist in the development of the annual financial and capital plans in conjunction with Business Managers and Department Heads.
- Responsibility for the coordination and review of entity level balance sheets.
- Review and enhance internal controls to ensure compliance with the company’s policies and procedures and ensure group compliance with audit procedures.
- Actively contribute to refining the accounting close and reporting process to optimize processes, reduce redundant activities, and ensure reporting is accurate, time efficient, and can provide meaningful analysis.
- Liaise with internal / external audit teams throughout the year
- Actively participate in Pigment roll-out and implementation, as needed (new Enterprise Performance Management tool)
- Special projects, as needed.
Benefits
- successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus, as well as a competitive benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
