Finance Manager, Operations

Cushman Wakefield Multifamily; United States; Remote; USD 97,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Finance Manager to drive financial operations across the United States and Canada. This pivotal role involves developing annual budgets, forecasting, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. You will collaborate closely with client services to identify growth opportunities and mitigate risks while coaching teams on financial policies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in FP&A or Operational Finance, coupled with exceptional analytical and communication skills. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to the success of various projects and initiatives, all while enjoying a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Savings Plans

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years in FP&A, Controllership, or Operational Finance preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with advanced Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Develop budgets and forecasts; ensure accurate reporting and processing.
• Prepare variance analysis and support client services with financial analysis.

Skills

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Operational Finance

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance Analysis

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Education

College diploma or University degree in finance, accounting, or economics

CPA or MBA

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

ERP Systems (JD Edwards ideal)

Job description

Job Title Finance Manager, Operations Job Description Summary Finance professional supporting C&W Services throughout the United States and Canada and an integral member of finance team. Job Description

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop annual budgets and monthly forecasts for the region
• Ensure all reporting and transactional processing requirements for the region are accurate and completed timely
• Close the books monthly; timely and accurately with risks and opportunities identified
• Prepare variance analysis and work with client services to ensure that budgets and forecasts are achieved.
• Support client services with ad hoc financial analysis
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly business review decks including KPIs and various analytical reports
• Work with client services and corporate finance to identify and minimize financial risks.
• Work with client services and business development to identify and execute growth opportunities.
• Coach and educate account client services team on financial related topics and policies / procedures.
• Work with client services, corporate finance, and legal on contractual matters
• Ensure corporate policies and procedures are adhered to
• Occasional travel to customer sites to work with site management.

Reporting Structure and Relationships

• Reports to Sr. Director of Commercial Finance
• Provides guidance to and oversight of various site administrators across the region
• Works closely with client service teams and other C&W Services teams including, corporate finance, legal and the finance service center.

Experience, Skills and Education

• 5+ years related professional experience – FP&A, Controllership, or Operational Finance preferred
• Industry experience – manufacturing, distribution, or professional services preferred
• In-depth knowledge and practical experience with budgeting, forecasting, general accounting, SOX, contract set up, billing, purchase orders, calculation of billable hourly rates, transactional processing, month end close, capital investments, leases, and variance analysis
• Experience working with customers (internal and external) on all finance matters noted above and as a general business partner; ability to identify and execute growth opportunities, and ability to identify and mitigate risks
• Experience developing and enhancing processes and controls; improving transactional efficiencies, and leveraging of ERP systems (JD Edwards ideal but not required)
• Ability to analyze results (financial and operational) to understand cost drivers and the levers to drive out costs
• Ability to interpret, structure, and implement contracts to minimize risks and to ensure adherence to contract requirements including billing, AR collections, reporting, and KPIs
• Strong analytical and communication skills supported by advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Strong sense of urgency, attention to detail, takes ownership and has pride in their work, high level of customer service, resilient, self-starter, and a has a can-do attitude
• College diploma or University degree with a major or concentration in finance, accounting, or economics. Will consider an undergraduate degree in engineering or a similar discipline if combined with either an advanced degree in accounting or finance, or an MBA with significant work experience in an accounting or operational finance function.
• CPA or MBA ideal but not required.

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: $97,750.00 - $115,000.00

C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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INCO: C&W Services