Assistant Fund Accounting Controller

CBRE Group, Inc.; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. in Hartford seeks an Assistant Fund Accounting Controller to join the Investment Accounting & Reporting Solutions group. The role focuses on financial accounting, reporting, and analysis of fund operations for a portfolio of clients.

You will prepare NAV calculations, input daily trading and GL activity, produce fund statements, and support audits. The position also involves workload planning, coaching junior staff, and driving process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience required.
• Experience with fund (NAV) accounting required; real estate exposure preferred.
• Experience with Yardi accounting software.
• Knowledge of GAAP and FASB regulations including financial terms and principles.
• Technical financial skills and knowledge of GAAP/IFRS as applicable.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to partner with clients and cross-functional teams.
• Strong quantitative skills and ability to perform complex financial calculations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze, and review periodic NAV calculations.
• Input daily trading, general ledger activity, and pricing of funds to ensure NAV accuracy.
• Produce fund financial statements and related investor information.
• Review monthly property level reports in detail.
• Assist treasury and accounting functions; post journal entries and money movements.
• Prepare investment and position reconciliations and daily cash reconciliations.
• Prepare investor capital call and distribution notices.
• Troubleshoot issues to ensure timely, accurate responses for internal/external requests.
• Coordinate work within SPOC guidelines; coach junior staff informally.
• Support internal/external audits with required documentation.
• Ensure adherence to IA&R standards, SOX (if applicable), and client policies.
• Oversee workload planning, review work product, and train team for high performance.
• Foster continuous improvement, process standardization, and efficiency.
• Drive improvements in accounting procedures, reporting automation, and workflows.
• Support onboarding of new clients and transition of new scopes.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Client focus

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Yardi

Job description

About The Role:

CBRE's Investment Accounting & Reporting Solutions group is seeking an Assistant Fund Accounting Controller to join a collaborative team focused supporting a portfolio of clients. This role is responsible for aspects of financial accounting, reporting, and analysis of fund operations.

What You'll Do:

• Prepare, analyze, and review periodic NAV calculations.
• Input daily trading, general ledger activity, and pricing of funds to ensure accuracy of daily NAV calculation.
• Produce fund financial statements and other required financial information including investor commitments, asset accrual methodology, and output.
• Perform detailed review of monthly property level reports.
• Assist the treasury, cash management, and accounting function of the fund. Post journal entries and money-movement transactions.
• Prepare investment and position reconciliations and daily reconciliation of cash balances.
• Prepare investor capital call and distribution notices.
• Troubleshoot issues to ensure internal and external requests are handled timely, accurately, and with a focus on customer service.
• Coordinate work with other team members within single point-of-contact (SPOC) guidelines.
• Coach junior staff on an informal basis.
• Support internal and external audits, providing required documentation and explanations.
• Ensure adherence to CBRE's IA&R standards, SOX compliance (if applicable), and client-specific policies.
• Oversee workload planning, review work product, and provide ongoing training to ensure high performance and technical accuracy.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, process standardization, and operational efficiency.
• Drive improvements in accounting procedures, reporting automation, and workflow efficiencies.
• Support onboarding of new clients and transition of new scopes of work.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience required.
• Experience with fund (NAV) accounting required, with real estate industry exposure preferred. Knowledge of NCREIF and MSCI preferred.
• Experience with accounting software systems such as Yardi preferred.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) regulations including knowledge of financial terms and principles to include accounting methods (cash, accrual, and full GAAP).
• Technical financial skills and knowledge of GAAP, FASB, REIS, IFRS, and in-region/in-country standards where applicable.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and related tools.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to partner with clients and cross-functional teams.
• Strong quantitative skills, with the ability to perform moderately complex financial calculations such as percentages, fractions, and related numerical analyses.

WhyCBRE

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.

OurValuesinHiring

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.

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