Accounts Payable Team Leader with German

CBRE; Poland; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical healthcare

Life insurance

Multisport card

Career advancement program

International environment

Job summary

CBRE is seeking an Accounts Payable Team Leader with German to lead a finance team handling international AP and client accounting processes. You will coach and develop a 6-10 person team, ensure KPI-driven service delivery, and maintain strong client relationships.

The role requires fluent German and English, plus one year of leadership experience and strong analytical skills. MS Office proficiency and effective stakeholder management are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of team leadership experience in Accounts Payable or Client Accounting.
• Fluent in German and English.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 6-10 finance professionals supporting international clients within Accounts Payable and Client Accounting processes.
• Ensure high-quality service delivery in line with KPIs and SLAs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Act as back-up for the Account Supervisor and support escalation management.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization.
• Monitor operational risks and cooperate with audit teams.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and best practices.
• Support operational delivery across rent management, client accounting, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes.

Skills

German language

English language

Education

Degree in Finance/Economics/Banking/Real Estate

Job description

Accounts Payable Team Leader with German

As an Accounts Payable Team Leader, you will be responsible for the Account Team's deliverables within rent management and client accounting area. You will manage and motivate the Account Team of rent management and client accounting professionals, participate in employees' development by training, coaching, delegating and providing constructive feedback, as well as identifying areas for employees' development. This job is part of the Portfolio Services which is responsible for database and financial management of properties on behalf of our clients.

What You'll Do

• Lead and develop a team of 6-10 finance professionals supporting international clients within Accounts Payable and Client Accounting processes
• Ensure high-quality service delivery in line with agreed KPIs and SLAs
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders
• Act as a back‑up for the Account Supervisor and support escalation management
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization
• Monitor operational risks and cooperate with audit teams
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and best practices
• Support operational delivery across rent management, client accounting, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes

What You'll Need

• Fluent German and English
• Preferred experience within Accounts Payable, Client Accounting or related finance functions
• Minimum 1 year of team leadership experience
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to manage priorities in a dynamic environment
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Well‑versed with MS Office skills

Nice to Have

• Experience in Real Estate environment
• Additional foreign language
• Degree in Finance, Economics, Banking or Real Estate

Company Benefits and Perks

• Stable employment conditions
• Career advancement program
• Attractive package of benefits – private medical healthcare, life insurance, multisport card and more
• International environment – experience growing in a multilingual community where diversity is cherished

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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.

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DISCLAIMER

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.