Director of Finance

Job Title : Director of FinanceJob Description SummaryThe Finance Director 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, 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 and lead procurement for the client team. The Finance Director ensures that the Account's 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.Job DescriptionThe Finance Director will be proactive member of the Account Management Team with direct involvement in and accountability for the overall financial performance.KNOWLEDGE 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 management5 years supervisory or equivalent experienceUnderstand SOC1 and SOX ComplianceExcellent analytical and mathematical skillsProven track record of consistently surpassing the expectations and requirements of internal stakeholders and clients.Working experience with real estate accounting systems, preferably Yardi, as well corporate reporting systems.Experience as a department head including business planning, budgeting, personnel management and staff modeling.Ability 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 succeedStrong communicator (written and verbal), with high quality report writing skillsCommitted to achievement of assigned goals and targets.Ability to multi-task and maintain progress on multiple projects and processes.PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIESStakeholder & People Management:Finance lead and business advisor to Account DirectorManagement 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.Financial Reporting: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 reportingForecasting, financial modeling and expense analysisResponsible to identify potential risks and upsides to Budget or ForecastMaintenance of financial ledgers and accounting processes and controlsCash management and oversight of expense disbursementsTimely production of internal financial reportsMonthly preparation of Monthly Funding and financial reporting to client.Monthly preparation of Consolidated P&L and Balance SheetContinuous Improvement:Ensure high standards of financial control are maintained and that appropriate systems and internal controls are implemented, reviewed and validated.Works closely with Finance Platform to ensure that financial management for all core and major accounts conform with Global Occupier Services standardsIdentifies best practices, continually enhancing efficiencies, and improving quality.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 satisfactionTakes a lead role in staff meetings/conference calls with Group Client Accounting Managers to discuss strategies and tactics as well as pending financial issues

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