Sr. Finance Manager

Cushman & Wakefield

23h•$131,750 - $155,000

About The Position

Directs the Financial Control activities for a real estate services / facilities management Global Occupier Account. Services include the operations and maintenance of office facilities within strict compliance with KPI’s stated within the Management Agreement, Policy and Procedures, and defined reforecast objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field or equivalent experience
10 years’ experience in real estate industry, including at least 5 years in commercial property management
5 years supervisory or equivalent experience
Understand SOC1 Compliance
Excellent analytical and mathematical skills
Working experience with real estate accounting systems, preferably Yardi, as well as internal and external audit functions
Experience as a department head including business planning, budgeting, personnel management and staff modeling.
Candidate must have the capability to manage, coach and counsel a team of financial professionals in the performance of their duties and identified goals and objectives.
Must be a strong team player with an ability to build effective working relationships with individuals, and client representatives
Energetic, lateral thinker with an enquiring mind and a commercial approach
High degree of personal drive and motivation to succeed
Good communicator (written and verbal), with high quality report writing skills
Ability to learn quickly and keep abreast of developments
Committed to achievement of assigned goals and targets.
Ability to multi-task and maintain progress on multiple projects and processes.

Nice To Haves

Graduate work or CPA certification preferred

Responsibilities

Finance lead and business advisor to Account Director
Ensure high standards of financial control are maintained and that appropriate systems and internal controls are implemented, reviewed and validated.
Management of the finance function and oversight of the finance team.
Anticipates the needs of the client to ensure that financial management continually adds tangible value.
Work with the Financial Team to ensure proper accounting and reporting of expenses and business tax implications (e.g. VAT, GST, TDS)
Preparation of global, budgets, forecasts and cash flow reporting
Forecasting, financial modeling and expense analysis
Cash management and oversight of expense disbursements
Responsible to identify potential risks and upsides to Budget or Forecast
Maintenance of financial ledgers and accounting processes and controls
Timely production of internal financial reports
Monthly preparation of Monthly Funding and financial reporting to client; including currency translation and Global Reporting
Monthly preparation of Consolidated P&L and Balance Sheet
Works closely with Regional Client Accounting Lead to ensure that financial management for all core and major accounts conform with Global Occupier Services standards
Actively participates in training programs for core and major accounts financial employees (and clients who choose to participate) May conduct seminars and other programs that enhance employees' skills as well as improve employees' morale and job satisfaction
Takes a lead role in staff meetings/conference calls with Group Client Accounting Managers to discuss strategies and tactics as well as pending financial issues
Identifies best practices, continually enhancing efficiencies, and improving quality.
Provide constant direction to and communication with the Global Finance organization. Meet at least weekly with all regional finance leads to ensure clear and consistent communication.