Jobs and Careers
CA
Finance Manager
Cantor FitzgeraldNew 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
Apply for this role
Generate a tailored application kit with a matched cover letter, interview prep, and CV highlights — in under 60 seconds.
Apply Now →Generate Application KitFree account required — sign up in 30s