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hat this job involves: 

Join our Americas Work Dynamics Controllership function during an exciting period of transformation and growth. In this critical role, you'll apply accounting and compliance theory to real-world commercial real estate integrated facilities management and project & development service agreements with varying degrees of contractual and service delivery complexity.  

As part of our Finance Transformation initiative, you'll help set the stage to achieve our vision of "Beyond" while supporting a business demonstrating tremendous resilience and growth in challenging economic times. Your work will directly impact our SEC-reported results through professional-level accounting duties including preparing reconciliations, accounting entries, and comprehensive reports.  

This position offers significant opportunity to contribute to leading-edge Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, support critical audits, and drive process improvements across our global operations in a high-powered team environment focused on taking the organization to the next level. 

What your day-to-day will look like: 

Assist in monthly, quarterly and annual financial close processes for the Americas Work Dynamics business, ensuring critical deadlines are met and issues are communicated and resolved timely 

Prepare balance sheet reconciliations for key and non-key accounts while documenting and communicating identified adjustments to maintain financial accuracy 

Perform periodic and ad-hoc value-added analysis of results against prior period performance, investigating changes or trends and documenting findings for management review 

Ensure proper revenue recognition and contract setup within subservice lines while maintaining ASC 606 revenue recognition standards across complex service agreements 

Apply company financial policies and procedures while escalating inconsistencies, problems, and recommendations to management with proposed solutions 

Perform internal controls in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and assist in resolution of accounting and internal control issues 

Partner with business operations teams to support growth and expansion of subservice line businesses while identifying areas to centralize and streamline accounting processes 

Required Qualifications: 

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field with 3+ years of progressive accounting experience in complex business environments 

Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements with demonstrated ability to communicate key issues effectively to leadership 

Detail-oriented approach with proven ability to think strategically and analytically in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments 

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint with advanced financial modeling and analysis capabilities 

Analytical mindset with capacity to handle multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and meeting critical deadlines 

Strong interpersonal and multi-tasking skills with demonstrated ability to forge relationships within matrix organizational structures 

Collaborative work style with high level of energy, enthusiasm and passion for controllership functions 

Preferred Qualifications: 

CPA certification or active progress toward CPA designation 

Public accounting experience, particularly with real estate or professional services clients 

Experience with financial reporting systems and compilation of core financial statements for SEC registrants 

Background in process improvement and best practice implementation across accounting functions 

Experience mentoring and onboarding team members in complex accounting environments 

Creative problem-solving abilities with capacity to analyze and synthesize information from disparate sources 

Previous experience supporting external and internal audit processes with comprehensive documentation and workpaper preparation 

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If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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