Senior Finance Manager

Colliers; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer subsidized health benefits

401(k) with company match

Vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Unlimited time off

Job summary

Colliers is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to drive financial performance and partner with business leaders across the organization. This hybrid role supports P&L management, FCF expansion, and robust financial controls while collaborating with regional leaders to guide strategic decisions.

The role requires 5+ years in FP&A, a CPA/CA-like background is beneficial, and strong modeling and Excel skills. Travel and hybrid work may be involved in various U.S. locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited program.
• Commercial Real Estate experience preferred.
• 5+ years of FP&A within a large organization.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive financial insight.
• Strong financial modeling and data analytics skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to provide financial insights that guide strategic and operational decisions.
• Develop and maintain advanced financial models to support scenario planning, forecasting, and performance analysis.
• Manage working capital, reduce costs, and enhance cash generation.
• Provide actionable insights to improve profitability and efficiency.
• Prepare and present financial reports, variance analyses, and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure compliance.

Skills

FP&A

CRE experience

Stakeholder influence

Financial modeling

Cost management

Cash flow optimization

Advanced Excel

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Colliers it’s not our success that sets us apart, it’s how we achieve it. Our people are passionate, take ownership and always do what’s right for our clients, people and communities. Why Colliers? Our enterprising environment needs your expertise to facilitate Colliers’ continued growth as an industry leader. Our nimble, decentralized culture can provide you with a wealth of opportunities to learn about our business and quickly gain experience to accelerate your career. This is a hybrid position that can be based out of any of the locations listed in the posting.

About the role

The Senior Finance Manager will play a critical role in driving financial performance and supporting strategic decision-making across the organization. This role requires a strong analytical mindset, a focus on P&L management, expanding Free Cash Flow (FCF), and the ability to form partnerships with business leaders to identify opportunities, manage costs, and implement robust financial controls. Working with the Regional Finance Director for the Central and Southeast Regions in providing financial insights that guide strategic and operational decisions.

In this role, you will:

• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to provide financial insights that guide strategic and operational decisions.
• Act as a trusted advisor to business units, ensuring alignment between financial goals and organizational objectives.
• Develop and maintain advanced financial models to support scenario planning, forecasting, and performance analysis.
• Work with market leaders and regional presidents to recruit and retain brokerage talent.
• Provide actionable insights through data-driven analysis to improve profitability and efficiency.
• Drive initiatives to optimize working capital, reduce costs, and enhance cash generation.
• Monitor and report on FCF performance, identifying levers to improve liquidity and long-term sustainability.
• Engage and manage the budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
• Prepare and present financial reports, variance analyses, and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Conduct detailed cost analyses to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for savings.
• Recommend strategies to improve margins and support growth initiatives.
• Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.

What you bring:

• 5+ years of relevant experience working within Financial Planning and Analysis roles for a large company, preferably in the CRE industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or similar field.
• Commercial Real Estate experience is preferred.
• Strong expertise in Financial Planning & Analysis, cost management, and cash flow optimization.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders across the organization.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modelling and analytics tools and systems.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Oral, written, presentation and interpersonal communication, with the ability to effectively interact at all organizational levels.
• Looks to solve problems, with a minimum of providing potential solutions to the issues.

Compensation

Approximate Compensation Range for this Role: $119, 210 to $175, 000. Our compensation ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all national locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Benefits

• Employees (and their families) are provided options for employer subsidized medical benefits including RX, dental, vision as well as employer paid basic life/AD&D insurance and short-term / long-term disability.
• Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes an employer match.
• Employees will also receive 10 days of sick leave and a minimum of 15-days vacation annually.
• Certain senior-level roles are eligible for unlimited time off.
• Employees will also enjoy 10 paid holidays plus two personal flex days throughout the calendar year.
• Twelve weeks (for birth parents) and 4 weeks (for non-birth parents, including adoptive/foster parents) for paid parental leave will also be available for use after successful completion of 90 days of employment.
• Individuals may be eligible for different or additional benefits under applicable state law.
• Bonus This position is eligible for an annual bonus, based on company and individual performance.

Work Conditions

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Colliers respects diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of any actual or perceived membership in any protected category including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. If you are a qualified applicant who requires reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact [e-mail] for assistance.