Senior Manager, Financial Accounting

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programs as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include program, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier program, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

The Senior Manager, Financial Accounting will report to the Financial Controller and will be based out of the Atlanta office.

* In-office working at a T&T office is required two to three days out of the work week.*

This position is responsible for leading key accounting operations across the North America finance organization. The Senior Manager, Accounting will oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, general ledger accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, audit support, internal controls, and process improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate is an experienced accounting leader who demonstrates strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. This individual will lead and develop accounting team members, partner with finance and business stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement across accounting processes, controls, and systems.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure timely and accurate completion of accounting activities.
• Oversee the preparation and review of journal entries, accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, intercompany transactions, and other general ledger activity.
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial records and supporting documentation.
• Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items.
• Manage accounting operations related to accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash management, fixed assets, suspense accounts, clearing accounts, and other assigned general ledger accounts.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, company policies, regulatory requirements, and internal control standards.
• Lead SOX compliance activities and execute or oversee control responsibilities where applicable.
• Support internal and external audits by coordinating requests, preparing supporting documentation, and facilitating timely responses.
• Develop, document, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal control processes to strengthen the control environment.
• Identify accounting risks, operational gaps, and control deficiencies, and recommend corrective actions.
• Drive process improvement initiatives focused on standardization, automation, efficiency, and scalability within the accounting function.
• Partner with finance, operations, and business leaders to resolve accounting issues and support key business initiatives.
• Participate in system enhancements, ERP upgrades, implementation testing, troubleshooting, and optimization efforts.
• Manage, mentor, and develop accounting staff through coaching, performance management, training, and career development.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity when handling sensitive financial information.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• CPA designation is required or strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 8 to 10 years of progressive accounting experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership or people…