Bachelor's degree in business or related field preferred.
5+ years in business support, operations, or finance/accounting.
Experience in client billing processes.
Familiarity with professional services or consulting environments is advantageous.
Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics 365 accounting software is a plus.
Strong communication skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to manage confidential information securely.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with leadership to forecast and monitor project budgets.
Ensure accurate revenue and cost allocation with the finance team.
Analyze utilization data and support reporting for Cost Center Leaders.
Review expense submissions for timely accounting and invoicing.
Coordinate forecast meetings with leadership teams.
Assist with sector reporting and review commercial documents.
Support bid preparation by analyzing project margin templates.
Benefits
On-site office presence required 3 days a week.
Opportunity to work closely with senior management and external clients.
Engagement in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
Potential for involvement in special projects and digital initiatives.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced, self-driven, detailed oriented Business Finance and Operations Manager to assist with all aspects of the Real Estate sector business support function for our New York City Cost Center. The candidate will work closely with the broader Finance team and Commission Managers/Directors/Cost Center Leaders with respect to overall commercial finance and operations.
*On-site office presence is required 3 days out of the work week.
Specifically, the Business Finance and Operations Manager will be responsible for the following:
Financial Management & Analysis:
Collaborate with Commission Managers/Directors/Cost Center Leads to forecast, invoice, and monitor project budgets, identify potential issues, and analyze financial performance.
Work closely with the finance team to ensure accurate revenue and cost allocation, improve billing processes, and drive process efficiencies.
Analyze utilization data, including timesheet compliance and accuracy, and support Cost Center Leaders with utilization reporting.
Compliance & Training:
Understand and communicate SOX compliance requirements and assist SOX ambassadors in promoting compliance within the territory.
Operational Support:
Review and analyze expense submissions, ensuring timely and accurate accounting and invoicing.
Coordinate midmonth and monthly forecast meetings with leadership teams.
Assist with sector reporting for the Real Estate Sector.
Review trial balances and update related commercial documents.
Ensure adherence to T&T standard procedures and policies across the commercial function.
Support the preparation of bids by reviewing project margin templates and financials.
Coordinate all external client procurement portal registrations.
Provide general administrative support, including meeting preparation and coordination.
Monitor mandatory training and declaration completions across the territory.
Project Management & Collaboration:
Learn and support the digital team with the development of cost center leader dashboards.
Lead, manage, or coordinate with existing market operations leads.
Assist with special projects as requested.
Qualifications
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy level.
Strong organization skills with the ability to prioritize effectively ensuring all deadlines are met.
Strong team skills, collaborating with and supporting colleagues, senior management and external clients.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and strategically. Anticipate needs and proactively resolve issues.
Resilient character, comfortable with operating in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple stakeholders and tight deadlines.
Ability to handle confidential information and maintain the security of records and files.
Self-starter who takes initiative to improve processes.
Results driven with a pro-active approach.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree, business or related field is preferred.
Five+ years of experience in a business support/operations or finance/accounting function is preferred.
Experience in client billing.
Experience working in a professional services or consulting environment is a plus.
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 accounting software is a plus.
Additional Information
*SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*
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