Job Title

GOS Senior Finance Manager

Job Description Summary

Provide leadership and supervision to Finance and Accounting team members, and deliver strategic partnership with operations and clients through sound judgment and discretion in applying accounting principles to day-to-day processes and functions. Assess team and department efficiencies to make improvement recommendations where necessary. The Senior Client Finance Manager role is expected to provide guidance to all levels across the account and provides strategic solutions.

Job Description

Essential Job Duties:

Oversee Finance delivery for a strategic clientDevelop productive, supportive relationships with key stakeholders (financial leadership, client team, and operations partners)Review team members' financial reporting to ensure quality, timeliness, audit compliance and assess competenciesManage team compliance with department SOC 1 audit controls; approve banking or financial transactions, schedules and reports in accordance with best practice policy and proceduresMonitor account health and other metrics, recommending remediation as neededDirect new scope onboarding by coordinating with account leadership and clientsAssess team/department workflows and policies to recommend or implement improvements in operating efficiencies and effectiveness; provide oversight to ensure effective implementationManage team performance, available capacity, and training needs through conducting one-on-one meetings, team meetings and addressing deficiencies timely and professionallyDevelop direct reports through goal setting, conducting mid-year and year-end performance reviews and delivering timely and meaningful performance feedback, while maintaining quality results and performanceWork with leadership team to implement department goals and objectives, lead department projects and provide essential Client Accounting committee involvementAssist with pricing of new scope or share of walletManage corporate P/L accounting (including month-end, AR/AP, budget, forecasting) activities related to client and C&W Corporate, with performance analysis and insightLead FP&A and accounting for Facilities capital and operating projectsPerform other related duties as required or requested

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Leads/Assigns/Delegates tasks to Client Finance Managers, Sr. Client Accountants, Client Accountants, and/or InternsProvide guidance and recommend actions to project team to complete work within client requirementsProvides solutions to routine/complex problemsDirect reports may include Client Finance Managers, Sr. Client Accountants, Client Accountants, Accounts Payable Accountants and/or Interns

Education/Experience/Training:

College degree in Finance or Accounting preferredCPA/CMA preferred

Work Experience:

Requires eight to fifteen years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience2+ years of people management experience preferredSpecialized Knowledge/Skills – Strong knowledge of Yardi and Workday software preferred; Strong MS Office Proficiency (targeting Excel, PowerPoint); Procure to Pay Process knowledge; Financial reporting for capital and operating facilities projects preferred; Strong internal and external customer service, time management and organizational skills; Exceptional delegation skills with the ability to be a hands-on contributor and take initiative; Ability to train, mentor and coach others effectively; Results oriented with strong sense of urgency; Leadership experience and demonstrated accountability skills

Competencies:

Conflict ResolutionCustomer/Client FocusDelegationEthical ConductGoal SettingIndependent JudgementInitiativeLeadershipProblem SolvingRelationship ManagementFinancial AcumenFP&A & AccountingTime ManagementStrategic Thinking

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $ 127,500.00 - $150,000.00

Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

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