Finance Director

C&W of Washington, Inc

Finance Director

Redmond ,

Washington

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Job TitleFinance DirectorJob Description SummaryDirects the Financial Control activities for a real estate services / facilities management account in a high-profile client facing leadership role. The Financial Director will be proactive member of the Account Leadership Team with direct involvement in and accountability for the overall performance of the account.Job DescriptionThe successful candidate will be responsible for:Ensuring that the Account's finance function is organized, efficient and produces accurate results in compliance with the management agreementFinance lead and business advisor to Account DirectorOwnership, preparation, management, consolidation and delivery of the annual plan and quarterly reforecastOverall accounting/finance team management, staff development and compensation planning. Managing and executing on staff succession and growth plans.Identifies best practices, continually enhancing efficiencies, and improving qualityEffectively managing working capital and meeting accounts receivable objectives and metricsDeveloping and maintaining systems of internal controls to safeguard financial assets of the organizationMonthly preparation of Monthly Funding and financial reporting to client; including currency translation and Global ReportingDesigning, implementing, documenting and maintaining policies and procedures that support efficient and effective processes as well as maintaining strong internal controls.Preparation of analysis and dashboard reporting for the client, as well as Corporate.Producing and analyzing monthly and quarterly financial variance reportsSupporting share of wallet growth opportunitiesKey financial/accounting liaison for GOS Executives, Controllership and Corporate. Act as advisor and strategic partner to these groups for all financial, operational and client mattersProactive decision-making support to internal and external stakeholdersOwnership of all financial processes for both client and CWDeveloping departmental plans, including business and operational prioritiesKNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCEBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field or equivalent experienceGraduate work or CPA certification preferred10 years' experience in real estate industry, including at least 5 years in commercial property managementUnderstand SOC1 and SOX ComplianceExcellent analytical and mathematical skillsSuccess in a client facing role(s)Working experience with real estate accounting systems, preferably Yardi, as well as internal and external audit functionsExperience 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 representativesEnergetic, lateral thinker with an enquiring mind and a commercial approachHigh degree of personal drive and motivation to succeedGood communicator (written and verbal), with high quality report writing skillsAbility to learn quickly and keep abreast of developmentsCommitted to achievement of assigned goals and targets.Ability to multi-task and maintain progress on multiple projects and processes.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 ma

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