Accounting Manager: Financial Reporting & Team Leadership

CBRE; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead a team of accountants responsible for client financial reporting across assigned portfolios. You will review packages for accuracy, ensure compliance, and coordinate internal controls and audits to support timely, accurate statements.

This role emphasizes staff supervision, training, and meeting deadlines while partnering with internal teams to align with client agreements and annual budget cycles.

Responsibilities

• Review financial packages for accuracy before releasing to internal departments and external clients.
• Confirm completion of debt, real estate taxes, sales taxes, and owner distributions payments.
• Assist with internal and external property and client transitions and assist with external audits as needed
• Reviews staff work product, including financial packages, to ensure its complete and release to internal departments and external clients.
• Provide formal supervision to employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.
• Coordinate and manage the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff. Set and track staff and department deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed.
• Oversee the monthly and quarterly tasks related to internal controls, financial reporting and auditor requests which includes variance analysis and reviewing SOX packages.
• Partner with internal teams to make sure that a client's agreement is being followed and met.
• Verify management fees are correct according to the rules in the Management Agreement.
• Review budgets and annual year-end recovery calculations to ensure timely completion.

Job description

CBRE is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead a team of accountants responsible for client financial reporting across assigned portfolios. You will review packages for accuracy, ensure compliance, and coordinate internal controls and audits to support timely, accurate statements.

This role emphasizes staff supervision, training, and meeting deadlines while partnering with internal teams to align with client agreements and annual budget cycles.