Finance Manager

CBRE is the global leader in real estate services and leverages the industry's most powerful knowledge base to meet the commercial real estate needs of its clients worldwide. Our vision is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, globally capable real estate service firm. Globally we employ over 70,000 employees and operate in 48 countries. Finance Manager This role sits within the Global Workplace Solutions ("GWS") segment of CBRE and is focused on the delivery of services under a TSA connected to upcoming deal to be executed with Turner & Townsend ("T&T"). Responsibilities Responsible for all management accounting to be delivered for the new T&T entities under the TSA for transactions involving CBRE GWS. Including but not limited to; Revenue, Payroll and Intercompany Strict adherence to month-end deadlines Preparation of all reporting package items to delivered by established deadlines (balance sheet reconciliations, detailed breakdowns, etc) and provision of any ad-hoc requested support Full compliance with SOX controls Management of the statutory audit Responsibility for any statutory compliance needs. Including but not limited to; VAT returns, ONS submissions and Companies House filings such as business payment practices Stakeholder management with both CBRE and T&T contacts Identify inefficiencies and take action to improve processes Person Specification ACA or ACCA qualified accountant or equivalent Prior experience with month-end close and management accounting / reporting Technically strong on accounting standards Good working knowledge of ASC 606 Revenue Recognition Strong communication and interpersonal skills Big 4 external audit experience desirable Ability to explain technical issues in a simple, succinct and understandable way