Sr. Finance Manager

Cushman & Wakefield; United States; On-site; USD 132,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield seeks a Sr. Finance Manager to direct the Global Occupier Services financial control for a major real estate accounts portfolio. You will lead budgeting, forecasting, currency reporting and ensure adherence to KPI-driven management agreements.

The role requires a CPA or graduate work, 10 years in real estate, including 5 in property management, and 5 years of supervisory experience. You will coach a finance team and partner with regional accounting leads to deliver accurate,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience.
• Graduate work or CPA certification preferred.
• 10 years’ experience in real estate industry, including 5+ years in commercial property management.
• 5 years supervisory or equivalent experience.
• Understand SOC1 Compliance.
• Experience with real estate accounting systems, preferably Yardi, and audits.
• Ability to lead, coach and develop a finance team.
• Strong communication, reporting and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Finance lead and business advisor to Account Director.
• Maintain high standards of financial control and internal controls.
• Manage the finance function and oversee the finance team.
• Anticipate client needs to add financial value.
• Coordinate accounting and reporting of expenses and taxes (VAT, GST, TDS).
• Prepare global budgets, forecasts and cash flow reporting.
• Forecasting, financial modeling and expense analysis.
• Cash management and oversight of expense disbursements.
• Identify risks and upsides to budget/forecast.
• Maintain financial ledgers and accounting controls.
• Produce internal financial reports timely; consolidate P&L and balance sheet monthly.
• Collaborate with regional accounting lead to conform with Global Occupier Services standards.
• Lead training for core and major accounts finance staff.

Skills

Analytical skills

Mathematical skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Graduate work or CPA certification preferred

Tools

Yardi

Job description

Job Title Sr. Finance Manager

Job Description Summary Directs the Financial Control activities for a real estate services / facilities management Global Occupier Account. Services include the operations and maintenance of office facilities within strict compliance with KPI’s stated within the Management Agreement, Policy and Procedures, and defined reforecast objectives.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Finance lead and business advisor to Account Director
• Ensure high standards of financial control are maintained and that appropriate systems and internal controls are implemented, reviewed and validated.
• Management of the finance function and oversight of the finance team.
• Anticipates the needs of the client to ensure that financial management continually adds tangible value.
• Work with the Financial Team to ensure proper accounting and reporting of expenses and business tax implications (e.g. VAT, GST, TDS).
• Preparation of global, budgets, forecasts and cash flow reporting.
• Forecasting, financial modeling and expense analysis.
• Cash management and oversight of expense disbursements.
• Responsible to identify potential risks and upsides to Budget or Forecast.
• Maintenance of financial ledgers and accounting processes and controls.
• Timely production of internal financial reports.
• Monthly preparation of Monthly Funding and financial reporting to client; including currency translation and Global Reporting.
• Monthly preparation of Consolidated P&L and Balance Sheet.
• Works closely with Regional Client Accounting Lead to ensure that financial management for all core and major accounts conform with Global Occupier Services standards.
• Actively participates in training programs for core and major accounts financial employees (and clients who choose to participate).
• May conduct seminars and other programs that enhance employees' skills as well as improve employees' morale and job satisfaction.
• Takes a lead role in staff meetings/conference calls with Group Client Accounting Managers to discuss strategies and tactics as well as pending financial issues.
• Identifies best practices, continually enhancing efficiencies, and improving quality.
• Provide constant direction to and communication with the Global Finance organization.
• Meet at least weekly with all regional finance leads to ensure clear and consistent communication.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field or equivalent experience
• Graduate work or CPA certification preferred
• 10 years’ experience in real estate industry, including at least 5 years in commercial property management
• 5 years supervisory or equivalent experience
• Understand SOC1 Compliance
• Excellent analytical and mathematical skills
• Working experience with real estate accounting systems, preferably Yardi, as well as internal and external audit functions
• Experience as a department head including business planning, budgeting, personnel management and staff modeling.
• Candidate must have the capability to manage, coach and counsel a team of financial professionals in the performance of their duties and identified goals and objectives.
• Must be a strong team player with an ability to build effective working relationships with individuals, and client representatives
• Energetic, lateral thinker with an enquiring mind and a commercial approach
• High degree of personal drive and motivation to succeed
• Good communicator (written and verbal), with high quality report writing skills
• Ability to learn quickly and keep abreast of developments
• Committed to achievement of assigned goals and targets.
• Ability to multi-task and maintain progress on multiple projects and processes.

AAP/EEO Statement

C&W provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees during employment are treated without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

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: $ 131,750.00 - $155,000.00

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.

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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