Finance Ops Specialist: Revenue & Process Optimization

cw; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in Chicago is seeking an Operations Specialist - Finance to support regional financial management, compile and report revenue and expense projects, and ensure adherence to financial processes.

You will manage AP/AR, track contract asset due dates, assist with deal and commission management, prepare forecasts, and collaborate with revenue accountants to maintain accurate financial records. The role emphasizes process improvement and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable, including invoice processing, collections, reconciliations, and expense coding.
• Track contract asset due dates, coordinate with brokers and the Deal Desk, and process write-offs as needed.
• Support dunning, check processing, DFC billing, OTT monitoring, and journal entry submissions.
• Compile and forecast revenue and expense projects; review pipeline reports with operations teams to improve accuracy.
• Partner with revenue accountants on deal and commission management activities.
• Perform fee share reconciliations and ensure accurate broker contract splits, BDAs, and draws.
• Investigate variances to budget, identify cost-saving opportunities, and recommend process improvements.
• Establish and document consistent accounting processes to support long-term operational efficiency.
• Respond to data and reporting requests from leadership, finance, and accounting.
• Manage client fee share account requests and submit to accounting for processing.
• Confirm wire/ACH instructions and initiate refunds as required.
• Review revenue vs. forecast at month-end, follow up on unbooked deals, and liaise with teams on deal progress.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield in Chicago is seeking an Operations Specialist - Finance to support regional financial management, compile and report revenue and expense projects, and ensure adherence to financial processes.

You will manage AP/AR, track contract asset due dates, assist with deal and commission management, prepare forecasts, and collaborate with revenue accountants to maintain accurate financial records. The role emphasizes process improvement and compliance.