Regional Finance Analyst

Cresa•Chicago, IL

About The Position

At Cresa, we believe our clients deserve better. A better space to work, create, build, grow. A better outcome for their people and organization. A better partner who puts their needs first, helping them navigate the landscape, tilting the playing field in their favor and giving them an insider’s edge. Our mission is to find and foster the best environment for every business. Our purpose is to think beyond space - strengthening those we serve and enhancing quality of life for our clients and employees. We are built to champion our clients’ aspirations through real estate. When considering partnership, we strive to connect with those who share our values: Work Together, Create Value, Be Tenacious, Enhance Community, and Embrace Diversity . We believe in being the change. We work together to find new ways of doing things that create value for our clients — and for each other. Because there is not much that feels better than collaborating to make a positive difference each day. At Cresa, we offer an opportunity to be part of something bigger. To learn, advance, mentor and be recognized. Your voice will be heard, and you will be valued for both your individual and team contributions. Summary: The Regional Financial Analyst will work with the Regional Finance Director, Senior Finance Analyst and Corporate Finance Department to manage the financial workflow and support operational and strategic objectives of the Business Unit. This role combines responsibilities from both accounting and financial analysis, supporting the company’s financial operations, reporting, and strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing financial reports, conducting analysis, and providing insights that drive business decisions. The Financial Analyst role is meant to support the financial operations of the business unit and partner with the other operation teams including HR, Operations, Contract Management and controllership to promote consistency, smooth workflow and expedited Month End Close, Forecasting, AR, AP and reporting functions.

Requirements

Superior organizational skills; candidate must possess the ability to maintain an organized approach in a multi-task environment
Ability to work independently and self-motivated
Detail work is a major focus of the job, and needs to be accurate and well documented
Substantial computer experience including exceptional knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft tools
Ability to extract data from various sources (SharePoint, Oracle, etc.)
Team oriented, effective communicator that is adaptable and has a take charge attitude
Professional written and oral communication skills are required, and candidate must possess a willingness to learn and to contribute
Ability to enter data efficiently, timely, and correctly in order to meet deadlines
Disciplined and able to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information
Friendly and genuinely interested in the business, agenda, and needs of others, including the company, its management, the team, and the company’s customers.
B.A. in Finance, Accounting or other Business-related degree.
Minimum of 9 hours accounting credits.
Minimum of 2 years related work experience

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with advanced data query (Power Query, SQL) and visualization (Power BI) tools preferred
Experience in the commercial real estate industry is desirable but is not required; we will provide industry specific training to support you in this role.

Responsibilities

Prepare standard reporting packages for business leadership
Prepare, format, and provide variance analysis on financial reports for Month-end & Quarterly Close
Perform financial analysis to evaluate performance
Analyze trends, variances, Key Performance Indicators to inform decision making
Assist the Finance/Operations manager with special projects as needed
Research data using company financial systems
Partner with Sr. Financial Analyst and our centralized accounting team to book and reconcile journal entries
Ensure proper coding and classification of transactions
Reconcile accounts to ensure the accuracy of finance Statements
Coordinate necessary documents, contracts, and agreements to support invoicing
Coordinate with client accounts teams on invoice and payment process
Suggest changes or improvements to increase accuracy and efficiency across all areas of support