Midtown Projects Financial Lead

Drive the financial success of Midtown’s most significant real estate development projects. Join a dynamic team shaping the future of our headquarters and surrounding properties.As the Midtown Projects Financial Lead in the Global Real Estate (GRE) Development team, you will serve as the primary financial authority for Midtown projects, including the full renovation of 383 Madison Avenue. Reporting to the GRE Development CFO, you will partner with project managers, developers, cost consultants, and construction managers to ensure financial integrity and adherence to firmwide frameworks. This fast-paced role requires strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills to drive project success and provide transparency to senior management.Job responsibilitiesLead financial management for Midtown projects, including the renovation of 383 Madison Avenue and other Midtown initiatives.Collaborate with project managers, developers, cost consultants, and construction partners to ensure effective financial oversight and decision making.Engage with project teams on budget development and cost estimating, including formal capital expenditure requests.Approve all project financial commitments, ensuring budget funding alignment and accurate cost accounting.Collaborate with team on project contracting, including establishment of Guaranteed Maximum Price contracts with Construction Managers.Assist in prioritization, implementation, and measurement of key project targets; provide leadership guidance to cost consultant teams.Partner with the Midtown Financial Reporting Lead on annual budget submissions and monthly forecasts for direct expense reporting.Ensure consistency in financial processes and adherence to established frameworks; drive process efficiencies and enhance controls.Provide regular and ad hoc reporting to senior management, offering transparency into project spend, anticipated costs, and broader financial impacts.Required qualifications, capabilities, and skillsPossess 15+ years of relevant Finance & Business Management and/or Capital Project Cost Management experience.Demonstrate ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage large-scale projects.Exhibit strong commercial judgment, financial acumen, and analytical skills, including proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial management systems.Display excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to senior management.Show detail orientation, proactivity, and ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.Proven ability to drive process improvements and recommend solutions for continuous enhancement.Act as a team player and be respected as a trusted partner for Finance and Real Estate teams.Hold a bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, engineering, or related discipline.Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skillsAdvanced degree (MBA, MS, or similar) in finance, business, or related field.Experience with large-scale headquarters or urban development projects, real estate development and construction.Familiarity with project management software and financial reporting tools.Prior experience working in a global financial institution or similar corporate environment.Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and manage ambiguity.Track record of mentoring and developing junior team members.