Transition Finance Manager

Job Title

Transition Finance Manager

Job Description Summary

Provide leadership and supervision within the global transitions team, representing the finance workstream, in the setup of clients through the use of sound judgment and discretion in applying accounting principles to day-to-day processes and functions.

Job Description

• Direct new business onboarding by coordinating with facility management and clients; set up bank accounts, accounting software, and implement accounting processes for client service delivery
• Provide subject matter expertise during RFP and client pitches
• Review contract language to ensure proper set up of client billing and budget.
• Track team compliance with department SOC 1 audit controls; approve banking or financial transactions, schedules and reports in accordance with the SOC Policies and Procedures manual and training.
• Communicate risks & opportunities to finance / accounting leadership during transitions
• Liase with technology and other departments to provide best set up for client delivery.
• Performs other related duties as required or requested.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Leads/Assigns/Delegates tasks to Transition Finance Coordinators and Client Accounting Staff
• Coordinate efforts of project team to complete work within project deadlines
• Provide solutions to routine/complex problems
• Direct reports may include Transition Finance Coordinators

Education/Experience/Training:

• College degree in Finance or Accounting preferred

Work Experience:

• Requires five to seven years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Specialized Knowledge/Skills – Strong knowledge of Yardi software preferred; Strong MS Office Proficiency; Financial reporting for multiple entities preferred; Strong customer service, time management, and organizational skills; Exceptional delegation skills with the ability to be a hands-on contributor and take initiative; Ability to train, mentor and coach others effectively; Results oriented with strong sense of urgency

Competencies:

• Ethical Conduct
• Goal Setting
• Initiative
• Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Relationship Management
• Time Management

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00

Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative​ Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

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