Assistant Controller

CBRE; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking an Assistant Controller in Cleveland, OH for a hybrid role requiring in-office attendance. You will lead the accounts receivable team, collaborate with General Accounting and Lease Administration, and interface with clients on high-profile engagements.

Ideal candidates bring 7–10 years of accounting experience, strong AR expertise, and demonstrated leadership. Proficiency in Excel and MS Office is essential to prepare reliable financial reports and support audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 7–10 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting fundamentals and AR practices.
• Leadership skills to guide and develop staff; experience coaching and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Client to understand needs and translate into strategic initiatives.
• Provide supervision to employees; monitor training, conduct evaluations and coaching.
• Coordinate daily activities; set schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff.
• Evaluate AR reports; ensure reconciliations and resolve open issues.
• Assist with audits and ensure adherence to financial processes and regulations.
• Create presentations for employees, clients, and top management.
• Lead by example and model CBRE values.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Leadership

Financial analysis

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting software

Job description

About the Role:

This role is hybrid and requires in office attendance in Cleveland, OH

As a CBRE Assistant Controller, you will be a vital member of the accounting department and manage the team responsible for all accounts receivable processes. You will work in tandem with General Accounting functional area and Lease Administration, as well as regular high-profile interaction with the Client.

What You’ll Do:

• Work in partnership with Client to understand their needs, develop tailored solutions, and translate into actionable strategic initiatives, providing guidance and support to achieve business objectives
• Apply knowledge of own discipline and how own discipline integrates with others to achieve team and departmental objectives
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve day-to-day and moderately complex issues which may or may not be evident in existing systems/processes
• 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.
• Evaluate accounts receivable reports to confirm reconciliations are complete and resolve open issues for the team
• Partner with internal teams to ensure that a client's agreement is being followed and met
• Assist with internal and external property and client transitions and external audits as needed
• Motivate and negotiate with employees, management, and client groups to take the desired actions. Provide an accent on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the job discipline and department.
• Confirm financial and operational reports are accurate. Provide reliable information to make informed business recommendations.
• Partake in system conversions and enhancement. Provide scoping information, testing, and feedback.
• Ensure that the systems follow financial processes and procedures, accounting standards, legal tax requirements, management expectations, and applicable regulations.
• Assist with audit procedures. Set department deadlines.
• Administer accounting practices to ensure client satisfaction.
• Create presentations to employees, clients, top management, and public groups.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 7-10 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Advanced knowledge of accounting fundamentals and experience with accounts receivable practices preferred.
• Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention preferred.
• Ability to guide the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations and handle problems.
• Leadership skills to motivate team impact on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the job discipline and department.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Extensive organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.
• Advanced math skills. Ability to calculate difficult figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader incommercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and peoplethrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals whocreate significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our sharedvalues — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverseperspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have theopportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome allapplicants.

Our Values in Hiring

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

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About CBRE Group, Inc.

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estateservices and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clientsin 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, projectmanagement, 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 assistant controller position is $120,000 annually and the maximum salary for the assistant controller position is $140,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program

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).

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