Cushman & Wakefield

Sr. Finance Manager

Cushman & Wakefield • $131K — $155K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; CPA preferred.
  • 10 years' experience in the real estate industry; 5 years in commercial property management.
  • 5 years supervisory or equivalent management experience.
  • Strong analytical and mathematical skills; experience with real estate accounting systems (e.g., Yardi).
  • Understanding of SOC1 Compliance and internal/external audit functions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead finance functions as a business advisor to Account Director.
  • Maintain high standards of financial control and internal systems.
  • Manage the finance team and oversee operations.
  • Anticipate client needs for value-adding financial management.
  • Prepare global budgets, forecasts, and cash flow reports.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to conduct training programs and seminars.
  • Collaboration with a global finance organization.
  • Engagement with diverse financial complexities in real estate.
  • Challenging role with the potential for significant impact on client outcomes.
Full Job Description
Job Title
Sr. Finance Manager

Job Description Summary
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.

Job Description

PRINCIPAL 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.


Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field or equivalent experience
  • Graduate work or CPA certification preferred
  • 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.


About Cushman & Wakefield

Cushman & Wakefield plc is a global commercial real estate services firm. The company's corporate headquarters is located in Chicago, Illinois. Cushman & Wakefield is among the world's largest commercial real estate services firms, with revenues of US$9.4 billion in 2021. The company operates from approximately 400 offices in 60 countries, has around 50,000 employees and manages about 4,100 million sq ft of commercial space. It is one of the "Big Three" commercial real estate services companies, alongside CBRE and JLL.
Learn more about Cushman & Wakefield
Size
50,000 employees
Market Cap
$2.6 billion
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Net Income
-$220.5 million
Founded
1917
5 Year Trend
+8.6%
Revenue
$7.8 billion
NASDAQ
CWK
* Ladders Estimates

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