Accounting Manager - Training

CBRE; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

CBRE in Bloomington, MN seeks an Accounting Manager to lead a real estate accounting team delivering accurate client reporting for portfolios. You will implement processes to ensure compliance with reporting requirements and review/ certify the accuracy of all financial reports produced by the team.

Responsibilities include reviewing staff output, managing resource allocations, handling escalations, supporting client transitions, and ensuring management fee calculations align with agreements.

Qualifications

• Degree from a four-year college or university program with an emphasis in accounting or finance.
• In lieu of a bachelor's degree, an associate degree plus 2 years related work experience, or a high school diploma plus 4 years proven experience.
• Requires sophisticated knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and commissions.
• Analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to tackle problems and explore options in varying situations.
• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Review staff work product, including financial packages, to ensure its complete release to internal departments and external clients.
• Manage allocation of rescue team members to support global delivery.
• Troubleshoot issues and escalations and ensure customer requests are handled timely and with a focus on customer service.
• Assist with internal and external property and client transitions and coordinate with other teams on special requirements.
• Identify and communicate scope of service changes to manager and team; review management fee calculations for compliance.
• Partner with field and account management teams to ensure client agreements are maintained per policy and terms.
• Review budgets and year-end recovery calculations for timely completion.
• Provide supervision, mentoring, and performance feedback to staff.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting or finance

Job description

About The Role

As a CBRE Accounting Manager you will manage a real estate accounting team to provide accurate and timely client reporting for assigned portfolios of CBRE clients and properties. Implements processes to ensure compliance with reporting requirements. Review and certify accuracy of all financial reports issued by accounting team.

What You'll Do

• Review staff work product, including financial packages, to ensure its complete release to internal departments and external clients.




• Manage allocation of rescue team members to support global delivery.




• Troubleshoot called out issues and escalations and ensure customer requests are handled timely, accurately and with a focus on customer service. Create a positive customer experience by opening and maintaining constructive and reliable lines of communication.




• Assist with internal and external property and client transitions. Work with other internal teams in handling special requirements as defined in the Management Agreement and scope of services in the Financial Services Agreement.




• Identify and communicate scope of service changes to manager and team. Recommends opportunities to manager based on knowledge of the department's pricing platform. Reviews monthly pricing worksheets and may enter allocations into PeopleSoft.




• Partner with field and account management teams to ensure they understand team's client Management Agreements and that they are properly maintained per department policy and requirements/terms. Ensures team managers are reviewing management fee calculations to be in accordance with the current Management Agreement.




• Review budgets and annual year-end recovery calculations to ensure timely completion.




• Provide formal supervision to individual employees within single functional or operational area. Recommends staff recruitment, selection, promotion, advancement, corrective action and termination. Plans and monitors appropriate staffing levels and utilization of labor, including overtime. Prepares and delivers performance appraisal for staff. Mentors and coaches team members to further develop competencies. Mentors and promotes behaviors that are consistent with the company's values.

What You'll Need

• Degree from a four-year college or university program with an emphasis in accounting or finance required. In lieu of a bachelor's degree, an associate degree plus 2 years related work experience, or a high school diploma plus 4 years proven experience.




• Requires sophisticated knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and commissions. Conducts sophisticated financial analysis.




• Ability to tackle problems and take care of a variety of options in varying situations. Requires sophisticated analytical and quantitative skills.




• Decisions made with detailed understanding of procedures, company policies, and business practices to achieve general results and goals. Responsible for setting work unit and/or project timelines. Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to department.




• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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.

Our Values in Hiring

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

Disclaimers

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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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.

About CBRE Group, Inc.

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 2024 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 serving, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Accounting Manager position is $80,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Accounting Manager position is $88,000 annually. The compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on their skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program. This role will provide the following benefits:

• 401(K)


• Dental insurance


• Health insurance


• Life insurance


• Vision insurance

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affidative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)