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Finance Director

Employer
CBRE
Location
Washington, DC
Closing date
Feb 4, 2019

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Finance Director New Arlington, Virginia, United States Facilities Management/Engineering/Maintenance About an hour ago Post Date 19001773 Requisition # Apply for Job Share this Job Join our Talent Network CBRE Facilities Management JOB SUMMARY Responsible for managing the following finance functions, but is not limited to: annual budget preparation, monthly forecasting, strategic planning, management reporting, and other special projects. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for the budgeting process, forecasting process, strategic planning process, and standard management reporting. Establishes overall departmental priorities and ensures that all deadlines are met. Prepares final recommendations for budget and forecast to finance leadership. Ensures complete knowledge of monthly results. Assists in presentation of results to senior finance management. Responsible for special projects and presentations to senior management. Effectively leads a strong finance team. Leadership will include development and constantly evaluating department needs versus existing staffing levels/quality. Facilitates review and approval of capex projects in accordance with the company approval guidelines and capital request processes as well as acquisition earn-outs / deferred purchase payment obligations. Reviews submissions from the businesses and presents to executive management for approval. Directs quarterly consolidated financial statement preparation and SEC reporting processes (10-Q's and 10-K's, other financial filings with the SEC). Other duties may be assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Leads a robust finance team. Ensures constant team development with an eye towards progression and retention. Responsible for all aspects of HR in regard to department including: hiring, termination (when necessary), compensation, and performance evaluation. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Accounting, Finance or Economics from four-year college or university and a minimum of eight years of related experience and/or training. Public accounting experience preferred (varies depending on specifics of role). CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES CPA or MBA (graduate degree) preferred, but not required (depending on experience). COMMUNICATION SKILLS Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret the most complex business documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive issues. Ability to write reports and manuals using distinctive style. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with peers, business people and management. Ability to motivate and work collaboratively with business partners, key employees, top management, and client groups on various projects. Ability to handle and manage multiple projects and work streams. FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE Requires in-depth knowledge of financial terms and principles. Reviews complex financial/business analysis and reports prepared by subordinates. Ability to analyze the most complex business/financial data and develop innovative solutions. Develops and implements financial policies and procedures. Approves and oversees department budget. Broad, in-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), concepts. SEC reporting experience desired (depending on the specific finance role). REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve advanced problems and deal with a variety of options in complex situations. Requires expert level analytical and quantitative skills with proven experience in developing strategic solutions for a growing matrix-based multi-industry sales environment. Ability to problem-solve, both independently and working as a team. Ability to accurately explain/report activity in verbal and written communications. OTHER SKILLS and/or ABILITIES Strong computer skills, including specific knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.). Broad experience with other software and financial systems is desired (particularly HFM Consolidation, PeopleSoft Financials and Cognos Planning). Knowledge of real estate service industry and terminology helpful. Strong work ethic and adaptable. SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY Decisions made with in-depth understanding and interpretation of procedures, company policies and business practices to achieve complex results. Responsible for setting project, department and/or division deadlines. Thank you for your interest in CBRE. This position is being published in an effort to build our candidate pipeline for our upcoming opportunities. If an opportunity opens that matches your qualifications, we will reach out to you at that time. We are building a world-class organization with a world-class team and appreciate your interest in CBRE. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Accounting, Finance or Economics from four-year college or university and a minimum of eight years of related experience and/or training. Public accounting experience preferred (varies depending on specifics of role). CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES CPA or MBA (graduate degree) preferred, but not required (depending on experience). COMMUNICATION SKILLS Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret the most complex business documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive issues. Ability to write reports and manuals using distinctive style. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with peers, business people and management. Ability to motivate and work collaboratively with business partners, key employees, top management, and client groups on various projects. Ability to handle and manage multiple projects and work streams. FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE Requires in-depth knowledge of financial terms and principles. Reviews complex financial/business analysis and reports prepared by subordinates. Ability to analyze the most complex business/financial data and develop innovative solutions. Develops and implements financial policies and procedures. Approves and oversees department budget. Broad, in-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), concepts. SEC reporting experience desired (depending on the specific finance role). REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve advanced problems and deal with a variety of options in complex situations. Requires expert level analytical and quantitative skills with proven experience in developing strategic solutions for a growing matrix-based multi-industry sales environment. Ability to problem-solve, both independently and working as a team. Ability to accurately explain/report activity in verbal and written communications. OTHER SKILLS and/or ABILITIES Strong computer skills, including specific knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.). Broad experience with other software and financial systems is desired (particularly HFM Consolidation, PeopleSoft Financials and Cognos Planning). Knowledge of real estate service industry and terminology helpful. Strong work ethic and adaptable. SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY Decisions made with in-depth understanding and interpretation of procedures, company policies and business practices to achieve complex results. Responsible for setting project, department and/or division deadlines.

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