Finance Manager

Company	Sotheby’s
Location	New York, NY, USA
Salary	$100000 – $130000
Type	Full-Time
Degrees	Bachelor’s
Experience Level	Senior

Requirements

8 Years Experience Required
Certified Public Accountant or Chartered Accountant Required
Experience in lease and fixed asset accounting
Excellent communication (written and spoken) and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships both within finance and with stakeholders at all levels
Proven team management skills
Excellent computer skills including Excel
Experience of SAP a plus
Some knowledge of Sotheby’s or the art industry, its culture and services beneficial

Responsibilities

Ensure accurate monthly accounting and forecasting, working closely with Finance Analysts, the Heads of Departments and relevant stakeholders. This includes providing variance analysis and overseeing accounting for global real estate, capex and leases according to US GAAP.
Partner with the relevant Division Heads and Finance Directors to ensure the full P&L budgets for the Divisions worldwide are appropriately managed and communicated, with emphasis on identifying opportunities and risks.
Prepare the Divisions’ annual financial plans working in conjunction with Division Heads, Finance Directors, Department Heads and all other relevant stakeholders.
Ensure appropriate processes are in place for departments to effectively manage and control their expenditure, and ensure they are followed.
Ensure all Department and Division Heads clearly understand the financial implications of business decisions.
Provide analysis and develop appropriate models for evaluating scenarios and measuring financial performance
Support Division Heads and Finance Directors in continual improvement of processes/costs
Communicate financial performance and any finance related metrics and key performance indicators
Participate in global audits as relevant
Provide ad hoc analysis for leadership to support new initiatives
Ensure journal entries are approved in accordance with Corporate Policy
Prepare and review account reconciliations to a timely, accurate, and diligent standard
Ad hoc projects and initiatives
Manage Finance Analysts supporting the same divisions
Create opportunities for professional growth for direct reports

Preferred Qualifications

Experience of SAP a plus
Some knowledge of Sotheby’s or the art industry, its culture and services beneficial