Controller

CBRE Group, Inc.; Helsinki; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Talented colleagues

Meaningful career development

Flexible working arrangements

Lunch and cultural benefits

Job summary

CBRE Finland Oy is seeking a passionate Controller to join the Client Reporting team in Helsinki. You will deliver comprehensive Controlling services to international and Finnish Investment and Asset Managers, collaborating with financial specialists, lease administrators, and property managers.

You will build strong relationships with internal and external teams, handle month-end and year-end closings,and contribute to digitization and automation of processes while meeting tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting, controlling, or similar experience in real estate.
• Strong teamwork and proactive attitude.
• Solid knowledge of real estate accounting, VAT, and FAS; CIT/IFRS is a plus.
• Excellent understanding of auditing and end-to-end processes.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• Advanced skills in MS Office, especially Excel; familiarity with ERP and reporting software.
• Ability to see the big picture and interconnected elements.
• Experience with multiple clients or companies is a plus.
• Excellent communication in Finnish and English, spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and manage finance-related tasks in line with the Client Engagement Letter.
• Deliver finance-related services for clients, including month-end and year-end closings, GL management, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Act as the primary finance contact for selected clients and manage client expectations.
• Support the Client Manager from a financial perspective.
• Foster long-term client relationships and share insights across finance client teams.
• Elevate issues to the Director, Client Accounting, and Client Manager with proposed solutions.
• Develop expertise toward becoming a top-notch real estate controller.
• Lead development of services based on market needs using client insights.

Skills

Real estate accounting

VAT and FAS knowledge

Excel proficiency

ERP / accounting systems

Teamwork

Bilingual in Finnish and English

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting/Finance/Economics

Tools

ERP systems

Reporting software

Job description

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Controller for a key role in our Client Reporting team.

In this role, you will deliver comprehensive Controlling services to clients, including international and Finnish-based Investment and Asset Managers. You will also work closely with internal stakeholders, such as financial specialists, lease administrators, property and technical managers, and dedicated Client Managers. Understanding client requirements and ensuring efficient ways of working are essential.

You will maintain and build strong relationships both internally and externally with the financial team, property management team, other business functions, partners, and clients. You'll have the support of professional yet easy-going finance colleagues.

You understand real estate, financial standards, and processes. You are productive, energetic, and capable of handling tight deadlines. You thrive in environments that involve people, processes and you approach challenges with curiosity and a development-oriented mindset. Digitization, IT, and the optimization of automation systems inspire you.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and manage finance-related tasks in alignment with the Client Engagement Letter
• Execute finance-related services for clients, collaborating with team members. An autonomous role that offers opportunities to influence work processes professionally, supported by experienced colleagues. This includes management of the month-end and year-end closings, journal and general ledger management, balance sheet reconciliations, balance sheet analytics, and other reporting submissions for external clients.
• Manage customer expectations and act as the key finance contact for selected clients
• Support the Client Manager from a financial perspective
• Actively foster long-term client relationships
• Share experiences and insights across the finance client teams, and elevate issues to the Director, Client Accounting, and the Client Manager with proposed solutions
• Opportunity to develop expertise and achieve excellence as a top-notch real estate controller
• Leverage client insights to support and lead the development of services based on market needs

Your profile

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in accounting, controlling, or similar roles in real estate
• A drive and can-do attitude combined with excellent teamwork skills
• Solid knowledge of real estate accounting, VAT and FAS (knowledge of CIT and IFRS is a plus)
• Excellent understanding of auditing and a comprehensive understanding of interconnected processes
• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel, and familiarity with ERP / accounting systems and reporting software
• An ability to understand the big picture and how elements interrelate
• Proven experience working with varied clients or multiple companies is a plus
• Excellent communication skills in Finnish and English, both verbal and written

What we offer You:

• Talented and ambitious colleagues who are ready to help you whenever needed
• Meaningful career and keys to developing your expertise
• Being part of our growth, exciting changes and future opportunities
• Flexible way of working - It's easy to balance your working life and personal life
• Lunch- and cultural benefits to keep your soul and body fed

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 make full use of your own expertise. We welcome all applicants.

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.

For any further questions

About the position or application process please contact Max Svensson, Associate Director, [phone], during the following times: Tuesday 6.10. during 15-17 and Wednesday 7.10. during 15-17.

Welcome to CBRE!

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2025 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage servicing, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience, digital infrastructure services); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.

CBRE Finland Oy is part of CBRE Group, with approx. 100 professionals working in offices in Helsinki HQ and satellite offices around Finland. We offer a broad range of commercial real estate services for real estate investors and occupier clients such as sales advising, debt advisory, leasing, valuations, transactions, consulting, workplace and building consultancy as well as asset and shopping centre management. To learn more, visit our website at www.cbre.fi.