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GOS Finance DirectorJob 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 KPIs stated within the Management Agreement Policies and Procedures and defined reforecast objectives. Working with the Managing Account Director the successful candidate will be responsible for facilitating and ensuring budgetary control adherence to reforecasts oversight of the day-to-day activities of the finance team accurate financial management and reporting of the account. The Finance Director ensures that the Accounts finance function is organized efficient and produces accurate results in compliance with the Management Agreement. Specific goals include recommendations to encourage the continuous improvement of financial performance. The Finance Director will be a proactive member of the Account Management Team with direct involvement in and accountability for the overall financial performance.Job Description
Candidate Preferred Locations/States: AZ CO OR CA TX WA UT NV ID
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field or equivalent experience
CPA CMA & MBA are preferred
10 years experience in real estate industry including at least 5 years in commercial facilities/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
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Finance lead and business advisor to Client Managing 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 budgets forecasts and cash flow reporting
Forecasting financial modeling and expense analysis
Cash management and oversight of expense disbursements
Responsible for identifying 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.
Monthly preparation of Consolidated P&L and Balance Sheet
Works closely with Regional Client Finance 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 Finance Leads to discuss strategies and tactics as well as pending financial issues
Identify best practices continually enhancing efficiencies and improving quality
Provide constant direction to and communication with the Global Finance organization
Meet regularly with regional finance leads to ensure clear and consistent communication
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