Finance Manager - GOS

cw; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Finance Manager - GOS in Redmond, WA to provide leadership to the Finance team and support project operations with sound accounting principles.

You will oversee FP&A on strategic client engagements, develop relationships with financial leadership and client operations partners, and mentor staff while driving process improvements using AI tools and data analytics.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in finance or accounting.
• FP&A experience for corporate facilities projects preferred.
• MBA, CMA, or CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee FP&A on strategic client engagements.
• Develop strong relationships with financial leaders and project operations partners.
• Review team deliverables for quality, timeliness, and audit readiness.
• Monitor controls and approve financial transactions and reports.
• Lead finance initiatives and onboarding of new scope.
• Leverage AI and data analytics to improve processes and accuracy.

Skills

FP&A

Leadership

Delegation

GAAP Understanding

Strategic Thinking

Time Management

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

MBA/CMA/CPA preferred

Tools

Yardi

Workday

Job description

Finance Manager - GOS

Job Description Summary

Provide leadership and supervision to Finance team members and support Project operations and clients through sound judgement and discretion in applying finance/accounting principles to day-to-day processes and functions. Assess team and department efficiencies to make improvement recommendations where necessary.

Job Description

Essential Job Duties

• Oversee financial planning & analysis (FP&A) on a strategic client
• Develop productive, supportive relationships with key stakeholders (financial leadership, client team, and project operations partners)
• Review team members' financial deliverables to ensure quality, timeliness, audit compliance and assess competencies
• Track team compliance with department procedures/controls; approve banking or financial transactions, schedules, and reports in accordance with best practice policy and procedures
• Monitor account health and other metrics, managing remediation as needed
• Direct new scope onboarding by coordinating with account leadership and clients
• Assess team/department workflows and policies to recommend or implement improvements in operating efficiencies and effectiveness
• Manage team performance, available capacity, and training needs through conducting one-on-one meetings, team meetings and addressing deficiencies timely and professionally
• Develop direct reports (as applicable) through goal setting, conducting mid-year and year-end performance reviews and delivering timely and meaningful performance feedback, while maintaining quality results and performance
• Lead departmental projects and/or assume a leadership role on finance initiatives
• Manage client financial budgets, forecasts, analysis & accounting month-end activities related to client financials
• Leverage AI tools and data analytics to streamline financial processes, identify inefficiencies, and improve processing accuracy and turnaround times across multiple financial platforms
• Understanding of corporate facilities related projects, including capital expenditures (CAPEX), operating expenses (OPEX), labor allocations, and related financial statement (income statement & balance sheet) impacts
• Perform other related duties as required or requested

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Leads/Assigns/Delegates tasks to Sr. Client Accountants, Client Accountants, and/or Accounts Payable Specialists
• May coordinate efforts of project team to complete work within project deadlines
• Provides solutions to routine/complex finance problems
• Direct reports may include Sr. Client Accountants, Client Accountants, and/or Accounts Payable Specialists

Education/Experience/Training

• College degree in Finance or Accounting preferred
• People management experience preferred
• Experience with FP&A for corporate facilities related projects preferred
• MBA/CMA/CPA preferred

Work Experience

• Requires five to seven years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Specialized Knowledge/Skills – Knowledge of Finance system (Yardi and Workday software preferred); Strong MS Office Proficiency; Financial reporting for multiple entities preferred; Strong 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

Competencies

• Conflict Resolution
• Customer/Client Focus
• Delegation
• Ethical Conduct
• Goal Setting
• Independent Judgement
• Initiative
• Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Relationship Management
• Financial Acumen
• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• Understanding of GAAP Accounting
• Time Management
• Strategic 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: $ 102,000.00 - $120,000.00Cushman & 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 Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or [e-mail]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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