Financial Controller (Part-time)

CBRE Group, Inc.; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a part-time Financial Controller to join their dynamic team in London. This role is crucial for maintaining accurate financial reporting and ensuring compliance with US GAAP across multiple entities. You will lead month-end close processes, prepare balance sheet reconciliations, and engage with auditors to drive the statutory audit process. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that values diverse perspectives and fosters professional growth. If you are a qualified accountant with strong analytical skills and a passion for financial excellence, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Global firm support

Challenging work environment

Continuous learning opportunities

Commitment to results

Collaborative culture

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in controllership or audit.
• Strong analytical and organization skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close for multiple legal entities.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and financial statement analyses.
• Coordinate quarterly VAT returns and audit preparations.

Skills

Analytical capabilities

GL accounting (US GAAP)

Process improvement

Organization skills

Relationship management

Multi-tasking

Oracle

OneStream

Education

Qualified accountant

Tools

Oracle

OneStream

Job description

Financial Controller (Part-time - 3 days per week)

CBRE’s Global Controllership team requires a part-time qualified accountant with experience of working in a controllership function for a major group or with a major audit firm working on complex clients.

This role maintains GLs across multiple entities reporting under US GAAP for the Groups flexible office offering. It is also responsible for driving the statutory audit process to achieve timely filing with companies house. We require an addition to the team to ensure the continuance of our timely, accurate and reliable reporting to CBRE group and to ensure the effective day-to-day financial operations of all legal entities in this remit.

Key responsibilities

1. Leading month end close for a number of legal entities.
2. Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations.
3. Preparation of financial statement variance analysis at month and quarter end.
4. Co-ordinate quarterly VAT returns with outsource provider.
5. Lead on audit preparation and engagement with auditor.
6. Book AP transactions and raise revenue invoices.

Key skills and experience

1. Strong analytical capabilities, process improvement and organization skills.
2. Experience of GL accounting – preferably under US GAAP.
3. Maintain professional relationships with the Company’s auditors, outsourced providers and senior CBRE stakeholders.
4. Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work independently whilst maintaining a positive and professional attitude.
5. Experience of legal entity dissolution an advantage but not essential.
6. Experience of Oracle and OneStream desirable but not essential as full training will be given.

Working at CBRE

When you join CBRE you will have the support and resources of a global firm where an entrepreneurial mind-set is encouraged. You'll realize your potential with challenging work, fast-paced assignments, an environment of constant learning and commitment to results. To enable your success, we provide the best tools, training and leaders in the industry.

Our collaborative culture is built on our RISE values and reflects the needs and perspectives of our clients and our people. Our work is guided by our North Star: Creating the real estate solutions of tomorrow, so businesses and people thrive. This informs everything we do—from diversity, equity, and inclusion to sustainability initiatives to workplace safety and wellbeing.

At CBRE, we believe that the more perspectives we have, the more dimensions we see. We welcome people with different backgrounds and experiences across industries to apply for open positions even if you do not match every element of the required skills. To discover more about what it’s like to work at CBRE, visit Life at CBRE.

About 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 2023 revenue). The company has more than 130,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves a diverse range of clients with an integrated suite of services, including facilities, transaction and project management; property management; investment management; appraisal and valuation; property leasing; strategic consulting; property sales; mortgage services and development services.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. For information about accommodations we can make during the recruitment process, please visit: https://www.cbre.co.uk/careers/accommodations