Sr. Accountant

Job Title

Sr. Accountant

Job Description Summary

The Senior Accountant will support the financial close processes for the US, Cushman & Wakefield’s largest and most profitable region. He/she will own specific areas of the close and be a be a key resource to other groups within the organization. This role will learn steady state processes and have the opportunity to recommend redesigns or improvements due to the merger of Cushman & Wakefield’s legacy firms and financial system conversions.
While Non-Brokerage Controllership strives to develop team members through cross-training or transitioning areas of work, this Senior Accountant will have the initial focus areas of Accruals, Contract Reviews, Analytics and internal financial reporting responsibilities.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Partner with FP&A, Global Controllership and other stakeholders to drive effective coordination and communication throughout the monthly close process
• Prepare, review, and analyze journal entries to the general ledger ensuring data integrity and accuracy
• Responsible for monthly/quarterly trend and budget variance explanations for applicable Non-Brokerage service lines
• Listen, analyze and work with other functions to establish appropriate procedures for preparation of accounting records, enhance processes, develop controls and policies, research transactions, propose entries and assist with reporting up through leadership in areas where judgement is required
• Research and respond to internal and external accounting/financial questions and resolve issues
• Prepare schedules and other deliverables for internal and external auditors, assist with questions and enhance the audit relationship
• Responsible for various internal controls related to areas of responsibility and ensuring compliance with SOX requirements as a public company
• Effectively utilize the Company’s financial reporting tools (Workday, Peoplesoft, Essbase and HFM) to improve the efficiency of the monthly close processes
• Be an enthusiastic ambassador of the company culture to support the continued integration of the legacy firms and collaborative work environment across functions

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.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email HRServices@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email HRServices@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.