Financial Manager

Cushman & Wakefield; New York (NY); On-site; USD 133,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Financial Manager to ensure protection and control of client assets, oversee posting and approvals, and generate comprehensive financial reporting for assigned properties. You will manage payable/receivable tasks, assist in budgeting, and collaborate with auditors.

The role requires a four-year degree, 5+ years in accounting with 3+ in real estate, and strong proficiency in lease administration and multiple software tools. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Four year degree in Business or Accounting strongly preferred.
• 5+ years experience in the accounting field, with 3+ years in real estate industry.
• Excellent lease administration skills required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), SAP (reporting knowledge at minimum), Yardi Voyager, BIGCENTER Program, Capture, VES, Lotus Notes, Adobe Professional, and Internet Explorer.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, approves and posts all Accounts Payable batches as it relates to the property.
• Monitors cash balance in bank account to determine funding if required.
• Coordinates with national check processing group the scheduling of check generation.
• Prepares and records entries for payment – Cushman & Wakefield payroll.
• Prepares and records entries for payables due for Cushman & Wakefield payroll and client invoices.
• Reviews and approves any lease abstracts.
• Approves monthly bank reconciliation.
• Reviews and posts all sundry and other non-recurring charge batches.
• Prepares all journal entries for review and approval.
• Monitors all billing aspects of lease administration.
• Ensures all charges are billed pursuant to terms of the leases.
• Posts monthly recurring charges and prepares monthly billing statements for tenants.
• Calculates annual operating charges (OR, RET, CAM) adjustments.
• Adjusts recurring charges in tenants’ records for recovery billings based on budgets.
• Prepares and distributes pre-closing report packages for property management personnel.
• Prepares and assembles financial reports for monthly operating.
• Assists in creating annual operating budget on Kardin Software.
• Review and approve invoices for ongoing construction projects.
• Assist client and internal auditors in periodic reviews of controls and/or financial statements.

Skills

Lease administration

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelors in Business/Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Yardi Voyager

BIGCENTER Program

Capture

VES

Lotus Notes

Adobe Acrobat

Internet Explorer

Job description

Job Title

Financial Manager

Job Description Summary

Job Description Summary: The Financial Manager will ensure the protection and control of client's assets as they pertain to assigned property by following client’s procedural policy on the recording and approving of transactions as well as the full reporting of financial results. The assigned property will include demanding reporting requirements. This position will also review and approve postings, batches and invoices before processing as well as prepare accounts payable and receivable invoices and data for property and client reporting.

Job Description

• Reviews, approves and posts all Accounts Payable batches as it relates to the property.
• Monitors cash balance in bank account to determine funding if required.
• Coordinates with national check processing group the scheduling of check generation.
• Prepares and records entries for payment C&W payroll.
• Prepares and records entries for payables due for C&W payroll, creates client invoices to be processed for payment.
• Reviews and approves any lease abstracts.
• Approves monthly bank reconciliation.
• Reviews and posts all sundry and other non-recurring charge batches.
• Prepares all journal entries for review and approval.
• Monitors all billing aspects of lease administration.
• Ensures all charges are billed pursuant to terms of the leases.
• Posts monthly recurring charges and prepares monthly billing statements for tenants.
• Calculates annual OR, RET, CAM adjustment billings.
• Adjusts recurring charges in tenants' records for recovery billings based on estimates (budgets).
• Prepares and distributes pre-closing report packages for property management personnel.
• Prepares and assembles financial reports for monthly operating.
• Assists property management in creation of annual operating budget on the Kardin Software platform.
• Review and approve invoices for ongoing construction projects.
• Assist client and internal auditors in periodic reviews of controls and/or financial statements.
• Prepare monthly cash flow forecast schedule.
• Performs job duties as directed by the property manager.
• Ensures the timely delivery of financial information, invoices, collections and client reports generated as required.

Nature and Scope

Performs job duties with management supervision, seeks approval when necessary. Works closely with branch and property management and personnel to ensure smooth operation of department. Performs job duties under limited supervision in a timely manner. Ensures the timely delivery of financial information, invoices, collections and client reports generated as required.

Business Environment

Ability to work efficiently and effectively to deadlines and multi-task in a client focused environment.

Job Qualifications

• Four year degree in Business or Accounting strongly preferred.
• 5 + years experience in the accounting field, with 3 + years in real estate industry.
• Excellent lease administration skills required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), SAP (reporting knowledge at minimum), Yardi Voyager, BIGCENTER Program, Capture, VES, Lotus Notes, Adobe Professional, and Internet Explorer.
• Excellent computer skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Regularly required to travel outside between properties in varying weather conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may need to travel from floor to floor, climb stairs, and may be required to travel outside between buildings in varying outdoor weather conditions. The employee may also be regularly required to remain in a stationary position (sit or stand) for 85% of the time; regularly operate office machinery.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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: $ 132,600.00 - $156,000.00

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 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 email [e-mail]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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About Cushman & Wakefield

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm for occupiers and investors with approximately 53,000 employees in over 350 offices and nearly 60 countries. In 2025, the firm reported revenue of $10.3 billion across its core service lines of services, Leasing, Capital markets, and Valuation and other. Built around the belief that Better never settles, the firm receives numerous industry and business accolades for its award-winning culture. For additional information, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com