Cushman & Wakefield · 6 hours ago
Finance & Compliance Director
Client Site - USA - NY - New York - 240 Greenwich St
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$166K/yr - $195K/yr
10+ years expCushman & Wakefield is a leading real estate services firm, and they are seeking a Finance & Compliance Director to oversee financial control activities for a Global Occupier Account. The role involves ensuring budgetary control, managing the finance team, and maintaining compliance with financial management standards.
CommercialCommercial Real EstateConsultingLeasingLegalProperty Management
Responsibilities
Finance lead and business advisor to Client Managing 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 budgets, forecasts and cash flow reporting
Forecasting, financial modeling and expense analysis
Cash management and oversight of expense disbursements
Responsible for identifying 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
Monthly preparation of Consolidated P&L and Balance Sheet
Works closely with Regional Client Finance 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 Finance Leads to discuss strategies and tactics as well as pending financial issues
Identify best practices, continually enhancing efficiencies, and improving quality
Provide constant direction to and communication with the Global Finance organization
Meet regularly with regional finance leads to ensure clear and consistent communication
Qualification
Required
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 facilities/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
Preferred
CPA, CMA & MBA are preferred
Benefits
Health, vision, and dental insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life, and disability insurance programs
Paid and unpaid time away from work
Company
Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield is a real estate services firm that offers retail investment, energy management, and property services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$734.8MKey Investors
GreystoneCitizens BankVanke
2023-10-10Post Ipo Debt· $223.8M
2023-08-08Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2022-10-13Post Ipo Debt· $27.3M
Leadership Team
Matthew Bouw
CEO Asia Pacific & EMEA
Michelle M. MacKay
CEO
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