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Finance Manager

Cantor Fitzgerald
New York City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Dec 2024

About the role

Position Details 

We are looking for a Finance Manager to join our Corporate Accounting Group. The individual will report to the Division Controller. This position will manage the month-end-close process, revenue recognition, accounts payable, billing process, accounts receivable and collections. The ideal candidate is someone who loves challenging opportunities and thrives in a dynamic environment with strict deadlines. 

Key Accountabilities 

  • Manage the month-end close process for the division with a high focus on the accuracy of financial information and adherence to US GAAP and close timelines 
  • Coordinate with the corporate accounting team (onshore and offshore) on the month-end close process 
  • Review customer contracts and liaise with the corporate accounting team on revenue recognition 
  • Adhere to the close checklist, review and suggest journal entries as needed, and prepare monthly account reconciliations 
  • Prepare the monthly income statement and balance sheet analytics 
  • Support the local leadership team with operational and financial requirements 
  • Collaborate with the financial planning and analysis team on monthly analytics and reporting 
  • Coordinate with the various corporate teams on accounts payable, billing, accounts receivable and collections 
  • Partner with clients on reconciling accounts/invoices, as needed 
  • Create and distribute accurate internal reports to various stakeholders across the organization, as required 
  • Provide excellent customer service by proactively managing escalated issues and bringing them to resolution 
  • Maintain a system of effective controls, policies, and procedures over month-end activities 
  • Collaborate with the internal and external audit teams regarding the financial audit, and group controls testing 
  • Other duties and ad-hoc projects as assigned

Education and Experience 

  • Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in accounting 
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA), required 
  • 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience, with 3 or more years of supervisory experience 
  • Combination of Big 4 experience and private industry, preferred 
  • Experience working in large multinational businesses across multiple geographical entities, preferred 
  • Experience working in a multi-function shared services and/or offshore environment, a plus

Knowledge and Targeted Competencies 

  • Advanced knowledge of US GAAP, required 
  • Strong knowledge of commercial real estate, preferred 
  • Strong communication and organizational skills as well as impeccable attention to detail 
  • Ability to work independently, multi-task and handle several deadlines simultaneously 
  • Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills 
  • Advanced excel skills, required 
  • Experience with Oracle, Coupa, and FloQast, a plus

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