Finance Manager - Retail

CBRE Group, Inc.; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted Qantas flights

Bupa healthcare

Fitness passport

2x paid volunteer days

Wellbeing program

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. in Melbourne seeks an experienced accounting professional to own the financial performance of a major retail property portfolio. You will influence commercial outcomes by delivering timely management accounts and partnering with senior stakeholders.

The role requires CPA/CA qualification and substantial retail property accounting experience, with strong analytical and communication skills. MRI/Yardi knowledge is valued; this is a full-time on-site role in Melbourne.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• CPA, CA or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Substantial retail property accounting experience, including progressive supervisory or management responsibility.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving capability.
• Clear written and verbal communication, with confidence engaging senior management, employees and external auditors.
• Advanced accounting systems and software knowledge; MRI or Yardi experience is valued.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the timely and accurate preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Review and approve journal entries prepared by the accounting group and manage the preparation of operational and financial statements.
• Prepare and manage outgoings reconciliations, budgets, and wash-ups.
• Oversee and manage the calculation of Percentage Rent, Extended Trade, Occupancy Capping, and Direct Recharges including overview of major tenant’s calculations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, generally accepted accounting principles, and regulations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.

Skills

Retail property accounting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Accounting software MRI/Yardi

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

CPA/CA

Tools

MRI

Yardi

Job description

Influence commercial outcomes across a major retail property portfolio

CPA Australia – Recognised Employer Program Partner

Melbourne | Land of the Wurundjeri people

Join CBRE and take ownership of the financial performance of a significant retail property portfolio. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders, influence commercial outcomes and provide the financial insight that drives strategic decision-making across a high-profile client account.

The Opportunity:

• Oversee the timely and accurate preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Review and approve journal entries prepared by the accounting group and manage the preparation of operational and financial statements.
• Prepare and manage outgoings reconciliations, budgets, and wash-ups.
• Oversee and manage the calculation of Percentage Rent, Extended Trade, Occupancy Capping, and Direct Recharges including overview of major tenant’s calculations
• Ensure compliance with company policies, generally accepted accounting principles, and regulations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.

About You:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• CPA, CA or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Substantial retail property accounting experience, including progressive supervisory or management responsibility.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving capability.
• Clear written and verbal communication, with confidence engaging senior management, employees and external auditors.
• Advanced accounting systems and software knowledge; MRI or Yardi experience is valued.

So, what’s in it for you?

Joining our team means surrounding yourself with talented, driven professionals who are at the top of their field. Your journey starts here…

• Uncapped opportunities to develop your career within the property Industry
• Structured career development to support you and explore your learning potential and career goals
• Permanent full-time role with a competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to start your career in property with a well-established team
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Discounted Qantas flights & Bupa healthcare
• Fitness passport, Wellbeing program and 2x paid volunteer days
• A range of educational, financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits and programs, corporate partnerships and discounts, CBRE Cares Foundation, competitive leave offerings and paid volunteer days.

Why CBRE:

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Can we inspire you to join us:

At CBRE, our unwavering commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion begins with you. We are strengthening our inclusive culture, so everyone feels safe, valued, and heard. Because when you belong, we all succeed.

We are striving to remove barriers and improve the employment prospects of people with disability or long-term health conditions. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process.

We welcome and encourage First Nations People to apply.

This is the place where talented people who want to do impactful work can realise potential in every dimension.

We look forward to hearing from you! #WeAreCBRE

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

Please note the successful applicant will be required to undertake pre-employment background screening by our external third-party provider.