Senior Finance Associate

NEWMARK:

About Newmark (Nasdaq: NMRK)

Newmark Group, Inc., together with its subsidiaries (“Newmark”), is a world leader in commercial real estate services, with a comprehensive suite of investor/owner and occupier services and products. Our integrated platform seamlessly powers every phase of owning or occupying a property. Our services are tailored to every type of client, from owners to occupiers, investors to founders, growing start-ups to leading companies. Harnessing the power of data, technology, and industry expertise, we bring ingenuity to every exchange, and imagination to every space. To learn more, visit nmrk.com or follow @newmark

JOB DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE:

This position will be responsible for the transactional and day-to-day finance activities for the EMEA region, to be completed in a timely and efficient manner for an Occupier Solutions client account. The role has direct interaction with the client dedicated Finance Manager, local Facilities Management operational teams, and other support functions (e.g. Procurement). The position will require the candidate to work in a collaborative fashion to ensure that all supplier invoices are captured in a client invoice in a correct, and timely manner, that all vendors are paid in line with contractual payment terms, and that all outstanding accounts payable/accounts receivable queries are swiftly resolved.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Ensure client purchase orders are correctly created.
• Code portfolio supplier invoices and follow up on timely approvals.
• Track supplier spend against approved purchase orders.
• Support the local FM operational team with any invoice issues.
• On time creation of accurate client invoices.
• Compile all the necessary information to complete internal/external reporting in a timely and efficient manner.
• Maintain the monthly regional finance calendar, and ensure that all relevant parties are aware of task completion dates
• Collect and maintain proper support documentation for internal/external auditing purposes.
• Perform general administrative functions as and when needed.
• Assist with compilation, recording, and analysis of portfolio level detail.
• Review financial reports, research variances, and assist with variance commentary.
• Assist in month end reporting procedures, including preparation of journal entries and accrual review,
• Provide direct support for the preparation and updating of operating budgets & reforecasts, including data input, file maintenance, process coordination, and review.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Finance/Accounting oriented bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Between 1 and 5 years of experience in a transactional finance role, ideally within a multi-country/multi-currency environment.
• Proficient in MS Office (MS PowerPoint and Excel, working knowledge of VLOOKUP, PIVOT and SUM-IF functions required).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with all levels of seniority.
• Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to organize and interpret data, as well as communicate results/recommendations to senior management.
• Must be able to function autonomously as needed.
• Flexibility to work longer hours at certain times of the month.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while also meeting time-sensitive deadlines set forth by senior management.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Fast paced working environment
• Entrepreneurial and supportive team
• Competitive salary
• Discretionary Bonus

NOTE:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Newmark is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.