Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager - Christie's International Real Estate

The Company

Christie's International Real Estate has successfully marketed high-value real estate around the world for more than 30 years. Through its New York City brokerage and invitation-only Affiliate network spanning 48 countries and territories, Christie's International Real Estate offers incomparable services to a global clientele at the luxury end of the residential property market. The company has offices in London, New York City, Hong Kong, Moscow, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Palm Beach.

Christie's International Real Estate's property experts are trusted advisors in the art of connecting buyers and sellers of the world's finest homes. Much like the industry-leading art and luxury goods specialists at Christie's, our real estate specialists embrace the core values of passionate expertise, discretion, and exceptional client service in their thoughtful, analytical approach to the resale and development of high-end real estate.

Through our world-class marketing platform, collaboration with Christie's auction house, and our exclusive invitation-only network of the world's top real estate brokerages, we deliver the same tailored, trusted service that Christie's clients have depended on for more than 250 years.

The Role

The Accounting Manager position plays a pivotal role in the day-to-day activities of the global Christie's International Real Estate finance department and the overall business. This position supports the Global Finance Director by managing and maintaining the accounting records of the Company in order to ensure financial accuracy and support business operations.

Specific duties & responsibilities will include but are not limited to

• Manage the monthly global accounting close process for all CIRE entities including journal entries and reconciliations to ensure financials are appropriately stated for the complete business.
• Preparation of month-end, quarter-end and year-end aggregate financial reports including audited statutory financial statements internal reports for the department and group finance.
• Provide analytical support, investigate variances versus the annualized budget and forecast that occur in the Company's financial results, and provide appropriate explanations internally to Finance Director, CIRE Senior Management and to Group Finance.
• Manage the affiliated brokerage business finance day to day operations including accounts receivable, collections and main liaison with the accounts payable team.
• Manage the New York City brokerage commission payment process.
• Actively look for ways in which the Company can improve its internal systems, improve processes and achieve efficiency.
• Able to work and partner effectively with other internal departments, such as marketing, sales and management.
• Track and report on Company's business metrics and marketing programs.
• Perform ad hoc analysis as required for senior management.

The Candidate

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Possess at least four to six years of Finance/Accounting experience.
• CPA is preferred along with proven knowledge of accounting principles.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proficient in both a financial accounting and planning system preferred (JD Edwards, Hyperion and Salesforce is ideal).
• Motivated, self-starter
• Strong attention to detail, innovative and collaborative.
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Demonstrate ability to effectively prioritize.
• Strong communication skills, particularly when dealing with non-financial staff and clients.
• Upbeat personality.

The Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision care plans for employees and dependents (On average, Christie's pays 80% of total premiums)
• 401(k) Savings Plan - Christie's provides a matching contribution up to 5% (subject to IRS limits)
• Life Insurance - 3x base salary up to $400k (100% paid by Christie's)
• Disability Insurance (100% paid by Christie's)
• Generous time-off and leave policies; including 100% Paid Family Leave up to 16 weeks.
• Onsite weekly yoga class
• Fitness Reimbursement Program: reimbursement of eligible fitness fees and memberships up to $520 per year
• Annual Discretionary Performance Bonus Plan
• Commuter Benefits - Pre-tax money towards your daily commute with a Christie's contribution of $21 per month
• Back Up Child & Elder Care - up to 10 days of back-up Child or Elder Care through Bright Horizons
• CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Day- Each employee receives one paid day per year to dedicate their time to a charity of their choice.
• Perks and Discounts through Zo and Plum Benefits

*Christie's reserves the right to change company benefits at any time

Christie's, Inc. is committed to principles of equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. To this end, Christie's Inc. ensures equal opportunity to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, lawful alien status, physical, mental, and medical disability, veteran status or liability status for service in the United States Armed Forces.