Cushman & Wakefield · 5 hours ago
Financial Controls Manager, Project & Development Services
St. Louis, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$72K/yr - $85K/yr
5+ years expCushman & Wakefield is a leading global real estate services firm, and they are seeking a Financial Controls Manager for their Project & Development Services team. This role is responsible for managing financial and accounting functions, ensuring compliance and accuracy throughout the project lifecycle, and partnering with various teams to support financial governance and reporting.
CommercialCommercial Real EstateConsultingLeasingLegalProperty Management
Responsibilities
Maintain a thorough understanding of C&W invoicing procedures and financial control policies
Review all invoices for compliance with the C&W Revenue Recognition Policy and ensure timely submission of monthly invoices in Workday
Distribute approved invoices to clients or internal project teams as required
Ensure project expenses comply with expense policy, including correct coding and accurate allocation to project budgets
Monitor outstanding receivables and partner with Market Leaders and Project Teams to drive timely collections and resolve billing issues
Conduct monthly reviews and reconciliations of revenue actuals against forecast within the financial database
Maintain accurate, timely, and complete reporting of revenue, pipeline activity, and forecasting metrics
Produce monthly and ad hoc financial reporting to support leadership decision making
Identify variances and trends, escalating risks or opportunities within the revenue pipeline
Review client contracts and work orders to determine the appropriate revenue recognition method (e.g., percent‑complete, milestone, fixed fee, T&M) and ensure alignment with internal policy and ASC 606 principles
Assess contract terms—including fee schedules, reimbursable costs, milestones, change orders, and variable consideration—to ensure proper financial treatment and timing of revenue
Partner with Project Managers to validate project progress, budget updates, and cost‑to‑complete estimates for accurate revenue pacing
Ensure timely and accurate setup of contracts, changes in scope, and financial adjustments in systems
Maintain documentation to support audit readiness, including revenue recognition rationale and milestone evidence
Support Managers during the monthly close process, including reviewing financial statements and project financial performance
Investigate and resolve monthly financial variances by partnering with Project Teams, Operations, and Finance
Ensure alignment with corporate financial policies, project governance standards, and internal control requirements
Support audits, internal reviews, and compliance checks as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field required
5+ years of finance, accounting, or project financial management experience, preferably within professional services, real estate, or project based environments
Strong understanding of revenue recognition principles, invoicing workflows, and financial controls
Experience with forecasting, pipeline management, and variance analysis across multi project portfolios
Working knowledge of project accounting practices, including budgeting, billing structures, expense reconciliation, and fee models
Proficiency with financial systems and tools, including ERPs (e.g., Workday, Oracle, SAP) and Excel for reporting and analysis
Ability to interpret contracts, apply financial policies, and ensure compliance across projects and teams
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills with strong attention to detail and financial accuracy
Demonstrated ability to partner with Project Teams, Market Leaders, and Finance to resolve issues, drive financial accountability, and support operational decision making
Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly to non financial stakeholders
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
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$734.8MKey Investors
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2023-10-10Post Ipo Debt· $223.8M
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