GOS Finance Director

Overview

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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, Policies and Procedures, and defined reforecast objectives. Working with the Managing Account Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for facilitating and ensuring budgetary control, adherence to reforecasts, oversight of the day-to-day activities of the finance team, accurate financial management and reporting of the account. The Finance Director ensures that the Account’s finance function is organized, efficient and produces accurate results in compliance with the Management Agreement. Specific goals include recommendations to encourage the continuous improvement of financial performance. The Finance Director will be a proactive member of the Account Management Team with direct involvement in and accountability for the overall financial performance.

Job Title

GOS Finance Director

Knowledge And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field or equivalent experience
• CPA, CMA & MBA are preferred
• 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
• Capability to manage, coach and counsel a team of financial professionals in the performance of their duties and identified goals and objectives
• Strong team player with 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

Principal 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

Compensation and Benefits

Cushman & Wakefield provides eligible employees with a comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid time away from work. The compensation offered will depend on factors such as geographic location, market pay rates, and experience. The compensation for this position is: $161,500.00 - $190,000.00.

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility

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. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply, please call the ADA line at or email . Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Sales

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