Corporate Controller, General Ledger

We are looking for a General Ledger Corporate Controller to join our Finance Group. The individual will report to the Chief Accounting Officer and will oversee the general ledger month-end-close, group consolidation, accounts payable, technical accounting as well as compliance and statutory tax reporting. This position will manage domestic and offshore teams, and will collaborate with international accounting teams, as well as functional partners across the organization. The ideal candidate is someone who loves challenging opportunities and thrives in a dynamic environment with strict deadlines.

Key AccountabilitiesOversee the month-end close process and group consolidation for Newmark entities with a high focus on the accuracy of financial information and adherence to US GAAP and close timelinesManage the close tool, including holding the various accounting teams accountable for their close timelineReview and suggest journal entries as needed, including reviewing account reconciliations, intercompany reconciliation, subledger reconciliations, as well as purchase accounting entriesEnsure consistent application of revenue and expense recognition across all entities as per US GAAP Review the monthly consolidated income statement and balance sheet analyticsCollaborate with the financial planning and analysis team on the month-end close process and related analytics and reportingCollaborate with the M&A accounting and management teams, as well as with an external valuation firm on the valuation and related accounting for the business combinations Oversee the accounts payable process, including identifying improvement opportunities and collaborate with the procurement, technology, and business teams on driving efficienciesOversee the global compliance and statutory tax reporting and ensure compliance rules are adhered to in the various countriesPrepare technical accounting position papers, as required, and assist with the documentation of policies and procedures Work with the CAO on automation and finance transformation projects as well as support in integrating acquired entitiesSupport the CAO with integrating foreign entitiesMonitor the development and applicability of emerging accounting and reporting rules being deliberated by the SEC, the FASB, and the PCAOB, among others. As well as assess the related financial and reporting impact of those rules, as applicableCreate and distribute accurate internal reports to various stakeholders across the organization, as requiredProvide excellent customer service by proactively managing escalated issues and bringing them to resolution Maintain a system of effective controls, policies, and procedures over month-end activitiesManage and coach a team with a strong focus on team developmentAssist in the preparation of US GAAP financial statements and related disclosuresCollaborate with the internal audit team on establishing and maintaining controlsCoordinate with external auditors regarding the financial audit, group controls testing, as well as the statutory auditsOther duties and ad-hoc projects as assigned

Education and ExperienceBachelor’s Degree required, preferably in accountingCertified Public Accountant (CPA), required10*15 years of progressive accounting experience, with 6 or more years of supervisory experience Combination of Big 4 experience and private industry, requiredExperience working in a public company, preferredPrior experience designing, implementing, and documenting policies and procedures in a SOX environment, requiredExperience working in large multinational businesses across multiple geographical entities, preferredExperience working in a multi-function shared services and/or offshore environment, a plus

Knowledge and Targeted CompetenciesAdvanced knowledge of US GAAP, accounting for business combinations and consolidation accounting, requiredStrong knowledge of commercial real estate, preferredStrong communication and organizational skills as well as impeccable attention to detailAbility to multi-task and handle several deadlines simultaneouslyStrong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills Advanced excel skills, requiredExperience with Oracle, Coupa, Workiva and FloQast, a plus