Finance Manager

At Cresa, we believe our clients deserve better. A better space to work, create, build, grow. A better outcome for their people and organization. A better partner who puts their needs first, helping them navigate the landscape, tilting the playing field in their favor and giving them an insider’s edge.

Our mission is to find and foster the best environment for every business. Our purpose is to think beyond space - strengthening those we serve and enhancing quality of life for our clients and employees. We are built to champion our clients’ aspirations through real estate. When considering partnership, we strive to connect with those who share our values: Work Together, Create Value, Be Tenacious, Enhance Community, and Embrace Diversity.

We believe in being the change. We work together to find new ways of doing things that create value for our clients — and for each other. Because there is not much that feels better than collaborating to make a positive difference each day.

At Cresa, we offer an opportunity to be part of something bigger. To learn, advance, mentor and be recognized. Your voice will be heard, and you will be valued for both your individual and team contributions.

Summary
The Finance Manager is responsible for support of the regional and local financial reporting and processes for the region. This role will support the Regional Finance Director and local market leaders with accurate financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and understanding risk and opportunities within the market. The successful candidate will possess a solid knowledge of financial processes including month/quarter/year-end reporting, budgeting and forecasting, sales pipeline tracking, commissions calculations and financial systems. The position will report to the Regional Finance Director and involves developing strong relationships with local office leaders and internal finance and corporate partners.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Serve as a key financial and people leader for the regional finance team, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to develop a high-performing finance team.
• Support regional and market financial processes (commission calculations, revenue posting, pipeline tracking, etc.) while fostering teamwork and accountability within the finance team.
• Lead the development, consolidation, and analysis of the annual plan and quarterly reforecasts, ensuring clarity and collaboration across stakeholders.
• Oversee the preparation of monthly financial reporting packages, delivering insights and analysis through effective communication with local management to facilitate understanding and action planning.
• Act as a liaison with the corporate accounting team on revenue recognition, accounts receivable, balance sheet reconciliations, and general accounting, ensuring clear communication and collaboration.
• Manage and review bi-weekly commission payroll, ensuring accuracy and fairness in compensation processes.
• Supervise and develop day-to-day processes and responsibilities of regional financial analysts, promoting growth, coaching, and continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Regional Finance Directors, FP&A teams, and other stakeholders, fostering a collaborative and transparent working environment.
• Lead critical projects and provide value-added ad hoc analysis, demonstrating strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and teamwork within the finance team and across the organization.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated strong financial planning and reporting expertise.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams, fostering a positive, results-oriented environment.
• Ability to see what needs to be done, take ownership of objectives, and follow through to completion, inspiring others to do the same.
• Excellent partnership and relationship-building skills, with experience influencing at all levels of an organization.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, translating complex financial data into actionable insights.
• Strong sense of urgency and commitment to timelines and organizational goals.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree (Finance or Accounting), or equivalent relevant experience, required
• 7+ years FP&A / Financial Operations
• Experience in supporting sales organization preferred.
• Experience in commercial real estate or professional services organization preferred

Physical Requirements:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

NOTE: The job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; supervisors may assign other duties as deemed necessary.

Cresa is committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workforce. Cresa strongly believes in equal opportunity extended to all individuals in all aspects of the employment relationship without regard to race, color, religion, belief, creed, age, sex, pregnancy or maternity (including childbirth and related conditions), family responsibility (e.g. child care, elder care), nationality, ethnic or national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, civil partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, veteran’s status, genetic information, political view or status as a qualified individual with a disability, protected leave status or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law.