Director Accounting Transformation & Governance

About the role

Provide leadership and supervision to transition finance team members, and support transformation and other projects related to optimization of clients through the use of sound judgment and discretion in applying accounting principles to day-to-day processes, while driving performance through governance, service level agreements (SLAs), and key performance indicators (KPIs).

Essential Job Duties

• Assess team/department workflows and policies to recommend or implement improvements in operating efficiencies and effectiveness; provide oversight to ensure effective implementation
• Manage Optimization and Transformation Projects with in C&W Governance standards, including defined SLAs, KPIs, and performance tracking frameworks
• Monitor and track adherence to established governance standards, SLAs, and KPIs; review and approve financial transactions, reporting deliverables, and schedules to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal policies and performance expectations
• 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
• Work with leadership team to implement department goals and objectives, lead department projects and provide essential Client Accounting committee involvement
• Direct new business onboarding by coordinating with facility management and clients; set up bank accounts, accounting software, load prior balances or closing statements
• Aid with pricing new business and preparing proposal responses

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Leads/Assigns/Delegates tasks to Assistant Client Accounting Managers, Sr. Client Accountants, Client Accountants, Client Accounting Coordinators and/or Interns
• May coordinate efforts of project team to complete work within project deadlines
• Provides solutions to routine/complex problems

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Experience leading teams and managing projects
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

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.

Pay

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.

Schedule

Not specified