Description
Partners with Market and LOB senior leadership in a defined region to develop and implement strategic priorities for financial operations. Responsible for directing all business operations activities, in alignment with local business strategy. Drives operational excellence, efficiency and collaboration by allocating resources to the most productive uses. Partners closely with leaders in Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal, Research and Marketing to integrate operational support for all shared services. Ensures achievement of operating plan in partnership with Finance. Will partner with Operations Director in office services and client support services.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Drives operational strategy, ensuring efficient and effective financial operations for a market area. Acts as key business partner for market leadership to implement corporate and local initiatives.
Directs the business operations activities for the Bay Area market. Business operations includes finance/accounting operations in partnership with division/corporate finance, local and regional P&L and business procedures oversight, business data capture, and real estate regulatory compliance. Will manage and accomplish work through partnership with the Accounting and Operations Managers.
Partners with Division Finance to ensure achievement of financial goals through forecasting, budgeting, strategic planning, reporting and monitoring financial performance.
Partners with local and regional senior management to develop and implement initiatives that optimize operational performance and support to the business. Drives consistency and effectiveness of process and procedure, initiating improvements where needed.
Other duties may be assigned.
Manages the planning, organization, and controls for a major functional area or department. May be responsible for a mix of direct reports. Approves subordinate's recommendations for staff recruitment, selection, promotion, advancement, corrective action and termination. Effectively recommends same for direct reports to next level management for review and approval. Monitors appropriate staffing levels and reports on utilization and deployment of human resources. Leads and supports staff in areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising and rewarding performance and retention. Leads by example and models behaviors that are consistent with the company's values.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
BA/BS from a four-year college or university; fifteen or more years related experience and/or training including at least five years of management experience; personnel and department management experience, including business planning and budgeting; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience managing business operations in a customer-focused service firm with multi-location structure. Experience in Finance, HR, staff management and facilities management required. Knowledgeable about Information Technology and Market Research.
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Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret the most complex business documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive issues. Ability to write reports, manuals, speeches and articles using distinctive style. Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to employees, clients, top management and/or public groups. Ability to motivate and negotiate effectively with key employees, top management, and client groups to take desired action.
Requires in-depth knowledge of financial terms and principles. Reviews complex financial/business analysis and reports prepared by direct reports. Ability to analyze the most complex business/financial data and develop innovative solutions. Approves and oversees department budget.
Ability to solve advanced problems and deal with a variety of options in complex situations. Requires expert level analytical and quantitative skills with proven experience in developing strategic solutions for a growing matrix-based multi-industry sales environment. Draws upon the analysis of others and makes recommendations that have a direct impact on the company.
High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office suite. Knowledge of PeopleSoft Financial and HR platforms is preferred. Ability to travel.
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans
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