Director Accounting Transformation & Governance

Job Title Director Accounting Transformation & Governance Job Description Summary 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). Job Description 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 Assist with pricing new business and preparing proposal responses Performs other related duties as required or requested 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 Direct reports may include Assistant Client Accounting Managers, Sr. Client Accountants, Client Accountants, Client Accounting Coordinators and/or Interns 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. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements. 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. The compensation for the position is: $ 182,750.00 - $215,000.00 Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. 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 [email protected] . Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us. INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”