GOS Senior Finance Manager

Cushman & Wakefield•Redmond, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide leadership and supervision to Finance and Accounting team members, and deliver strategic partnership with operations and clients through sound judgment and discretion in applying accounting principles to day-to-day processes and functions. Assess team and department efficiencies to make improvement recommendations where necessary. The Senior Client Finance Manager role is expected to provide guidance to all levels across the account and provides strategic solutions.

Requirements

College degree in Finance or Accounting preferred
CPA/CMA preferred
Requires eight to fifteen years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
2+ years of people management experience preferred
Strong knowledge of Yardi and Workday software preferred
Strong MS Office Proficiency (targeting Excel, PowerPoint)
Procure to Pay Process knowledge
Financial reporting for capital and operating facilities projects preferred
Strong internal and external 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
Leadership experience and demonstrated accountability skills

Responsibilities

Oversee Finance delivery for a strategic client
Develop productive, supportive relationships with key stakeholders (financial leadership, client team, and operations partners)
Review team members' financial reporting to ensure quality, timeliness, audit compliance and assess competencies
Manage team compliance with department SOC 1 audit controls; approve banking or financial transactions, schedules and reports in accordance with best practice policy and procedures
Monitor account health and other metrics, recommending remediation as needed
Direct new scope onboarding by coordinating with account leadership and clients
Assess team/department workflows and policies to recommend or implement improvements in operating efficiencies and effectiveness; provide oversight to ensure effective implementation
Manage team performance, available capacity, and training needs through conducting one-on-one meetings, team meetings and addressing deficiencies timely and professionally
Develop direct reports through goal setting, conducting mid-year and year-end performance reviews and delivering timely and meaningful performance feedback, while maintaining quality results and performance
Work with leadership team to implement department goals and objectives, lead department projects and provide essential Client Accounting committee involvement
Assist with pricing of new scope or share of wallet
Manage corporate P/L accounting (including month-end, AR/AP, budget, forecasting) activities related to client and C&W Corporate, with performance analysis and insight
Lead FP&A and accounting for Facilities capital and operating projects
Perform other related duties as required or requested
Leads/Assigns/Delegates tasks to Client Finance Managers, Sr. Client Accountants, Client Accountants, and/or Interns
Provide guidance and recommend actions to project team to complete work within client requirements
Provides solutions to routine/complex problems
Direct reports may include Client Finance Managers, Sr. Client Accountants, Client Accountants, Accounts Payable Accountants and/or Interns