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Job Title

Assistant Client Finance Manager

Job Description Summary

Cushman and Wakefield's Global Occupier Services team are looking for an experienced individual to join as an Assistant Client Finance Manager.
In this role you will as as the primary contact for Accountants, interns and Accounting Assistants, using sound technical skills and solid judgment to provide expert knowledge and leadership. You will also be assisting the Accounting Managers in maintaining client relationships, financial review, on-boarding, off-boarding and transition of properties.

Job Description

Key responsibilities:

• Prepare comprehensive financial reporting packages timely and accurately in accordance with internal controls and client requirements
• Coordinate with Facility Management and clients to onboard new business, set up accounting software, train and transition to Accountants
• Train, coach and support accounting team members; trouble-shoot complex issues
• Review team members' financial reports to ensure quality, timeliness, audit compliance and assess competencies
• Assist with monitoring team performance, capacity, special projects and leading team meetings
• Monitor team and/or market-wide requirements of timely tax payments, revenue portal updates, time tracking and Corporate Aging follow-up
• Leads team in serving a group of clients, including multiple strategic and/or key clients; Facilitates communication and acts as liaison between team, manager, internal and external stakeholders
• Assess team/department workflows and policies to recommend or implement improvements in operating efficiencies and effectiveness
• Comply and assist with internal and external audits by providing appropriate documentation and information as requested; perform financial report reviews of accountants' work to ensure it meets quality control and audit compliance requirements
• Develop direct reports through goal setting, conducting mid-year and year-end performance reviews and delivering timely and meaningful performance feedback, while maintaining quality results and performance
• Perform other related duties as required or requested

Key skills:

• Degree in Finance or Accounting preferred
• Requires three to five years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Specialized Knowledge/Skills - Strong knowledge of Yardi and/or MRI software preferred; Strong MS Office Proficiency; Financial reporting for multiple entities preferred; Strong customer service skills

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast growing team within an industry leading company, while working with geographically diverse portfolios and exciting, global clients.

Cushman & Wakefield is committed to equity in employment and our goal is to have a diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace. If you are a person with a disability and need the job posting in an alternative format or any other accessible accommodations during the hiring process, please email your request to HRServices@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.