Your Role
The Finance Business Partner is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the finance department and provides financial leadership and management for the Costa Rica office. This requires a close working relationship with the Regional & Firmwide Accounting and Finance teams, as well as Office Directors, Studio Directors, and Design Managers. The Finance Business Partner ensures that local and Firmwide policies and protocols are followed, and manages the weekly payment processing and monthly revenue and billing close. The Finance Business Partner must be proficient in all accounting software tools and reporting modules and troubleshoot technical problems that arise within the department.
What You Will Do
- Serves as an integral member of office management and leadership team.
- Oversees office billing and fee management operations and ensures that all financial activities are consistent with company policies and procedures.
- Closely manages accounts payable, collections, billing, overhead expenses, and productivity projections.
- Monitors accounts receivable, and collaborates and coordinates collection efforts.
- Prepares monthly estimates of profit and loss and manages monthly close.
- Reviews vendor contracts and provides appropriate feedback regarding business terms, as required.
- Identify opportunities and lead initiatives for process improvements.
- Together with the FW Accounting Team, oversees and supports tax/accounting audits.
- Financial Reporting as required.
- Review and Process Bad Debt Write-offs
- Review and Approve weekly Expense Report entries for payment.
- Monthly Analysis of General Ledger accounts
- Maintain Balance Sheet Accounts & Monthly Journal Entries
- Participate in Firmwide Accounting Manager calls and initiatives.
- Maintain an efficient team that can function independently.
- Train and support staff on new or existing financial tools and processes
- Support/Perform Project Accounting & Accounts Payable roles when required.
- Other related responsibilities as required.
Your Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in finance, Business Administration, or Accounting.
- Finance professional with 8+ years of related experience.
- Strong knowledge of revenue processes.
- 100% bilingual English/Spanish, well written with excellent verbal communication skills.
- Strong computer skills, specifically Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to manage multiple shifting priorities in a dynamic environment and produce accurate and timely deliverables.
- Excellent business communication, supervisory, organizational, and analytical skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with people from different cultures, and different levels of experience, both internal and external to the company.
- Highly organized, and detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
- Proactive and able to work effectively alone and in a team environment.
- Proficient in data management with strong Excel skills.
- Well-written with excellent verbal communication skills.
- Able to respond to vendors, consultants, and staff in a timely and professional manner.
Life at Gensler
At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions and hackathons, to "Well-being Week," our offices reflect our teams' diverse interests.
As part of the firm's commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.