Associate Property Manager - Talent Community

CBRE, Inc.; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. in Palo Alto, CA is seeking an Associate Property Manager to handle a range of financial activities to drive performance and client satisfaction.

This role supports the Property Management function, overseeing budgets, accounts, and vendor processing while liaising with client accounting services. A degree and experience help shape decision‑making under CBRE's standardized procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 2–5 years of relevant experience.
• Understanding of existing procedures and standards to solve slightly complex problems.
• Ability to analyze possible solutions using technical experience to apply appropriate judgment and precedents.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Perform, coordinate, and supervise regional, client account, and department administrative, process improvement, and financial functions.
• Act as a liaison between field management staff, client accounting services, and management.
• Oversee budgets, monthly reports, and financial projects; manage vendor invoices, billing, expense reports, and accounts receivable.
• Review and monitor data reports: Accounts Receivable, Income, EBITDA, pipeline, and other metrics; identify profitability improvements.
• Schedule internal compliance reviews and report outcomes; work with management to improve operations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Palo Alto - California - United States of America

About the Role:

As a CBRE Associate Property Manager, you will manage a variety of financial activities for a large market to drive financial performance and client satisfaction.

This job is part of the Property Management job function. They are responsible for operating buildings on behalf of a client or group.

What You’ll Do:

• Perform, coordinate, and supervise various regional, client account, and department administrative, process improvement, and financial functions.
• Act as a liaison between the field management staff, client accounting services, and management.
• Oversee the preparation of budgets, monthly reports, and financial projects. Manage the coding and processing of vendor invoices, billing, expense reports, and accounts receivables.
• Review and monitor data reports including Accounts Receivable, Income, EBITDA, pipeline, and other business metrics. Evaluate income and expense trends to identify opportunities to improve profitability.
• Schedule internal compliance reviews. Report review outcomes and work with management to improve operation compliance.
• Point of contact to provide customer service support to internal and external clients for complex inquiries and questions.
• Apply general knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish assigned tasks and solve routine problems.
• Have a broad knowledge of own job discipline and some knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. May convince to reach an agreement.
• Impact the quality of own work and the work of others on the team.
• Work primarily within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Explain complex information to others in straightforward situations.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 2-5 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Understanding of existing procedures and standards to solve slightly complex problems.
• Ability to analyze possible solutions using technical experience to apply appropriate judgment and precedents.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.

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.

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

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 and a premier provider of critical infrastructure services. The company has more than 155,000 employees serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage servicing, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience, critical infrastructure); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com .