Finance Analyst

CBRE; Mesa (AZ); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Finance Analyst in Phoenix is a hybrid role embedded within a dedicated business line to support core finance operations, invoicing, project setup, and critical financial processes.

The position focuses on accurate revenue recognition, internal controls, and efficient reporting, with opportunities to work on scenario planning and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with up to 3 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to use existing procedures to solve standard problems.
• Experience with analyzing information and standard practices to make judgments.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience with Microsoft D365 is strongly preferred.
• Organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.
• Intermediate math skills for percentages, fractions and other financial calculations.

Responsibilities

• Support core finance operations within a dedicated business line including invoicing, project set up, and other core finance functions.
• Complete accounting transactions in preparation of client financial statement packages.
• Create and post journal entries and ensure that all expenses, receipts, owner distributions, funding requests, and other transactions for the accounting period have been accurately posted.
• Use aggregate data from multiple sources to generate reports.
• Generate financial packages for accuracy and comprehensive reporting.
• Review the accuracy of information provided and respond to requests from management and vendors.
• Understand and work with scenario planning tools/models, while analyzing trends in general business conditions.
• Respond to and resolve issues and requests from management teams and clients regarding various accounting issues and reports.
• Research open accounting issues and recognize potential issues and conflicts so corrective action can intercept and minimize issues.
• Use existing procedures to solve standard problems.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values.
• Work within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Quantitative skills

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Experience + education combination considered

Tools

Microsoft D365

Job description

About the Role:

As a Finance Analyst, you will be responsible for supporting core finance operations, including timely and accurate invoicing, project setup, and core finance functions. The Finance Analyst is an embedded, dedicated finance resource within a specific business line and is critical to improving operational efficiency, ensuring accurate revenue recognition, and maintaining compliance with internal controls and financial processes.

This is a Phoenix based hybrid role.

This job is part of the Financial Strategy and Operations job function. They are responsible for maintaining accounting, financial, and reporting policies and controls.

What You’ll Do:

• Support core finance operations within a dedicated business line including invoicing, project set up, and other core finance functions.
• Complete accounting transactions in preparation of client financial statement packages.
• Create and post journal entries and ensure that all expenses, receipts, owner's distributions, funding requests, and other transactions for the accounting period have been accurately posted.
• Use aggregate data from multiple sources to generate reports.
• Generate financial packages for accuracy and comprehensive reporting.
• Review the accuracy of information provided and respond to requests from management and vendors.
• Understand and work with scenario planning (exit/maintain/grow) tools/models, while analyzing trends in general business conditions.
• Respond to and resolve issues and requests from management teams and clients regarding various accounting issues and reports.
• Research open accounting issues and recognize potential issues and conflicts so corrective action can intercept and minimize issues.
• Use existing procedures to solve standard problems.
• Have some knowledge of standard principles with limited practice experience in applying them.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values.
• Impact the quality of own work.
• Work within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Exchange straightforward information, ask questions, and check for understanding.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need:

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

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with up to 3 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Ability to use existing procedures to solve standard problems.
• Experience with analyzing information and standard practices to make judgments.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Experience with Microsoft D365 is strongly preferred.
• Organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.
• Intermediate math skills. Ability to calculate difficult figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

Disclaimer:

Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner & Townsend was consolidated into a single global business entity. As a candidate applying for a position, you should be aware that while your initial employment may be with Turner & Townsend PJM US LL C, you will subsequently transfer directly to Turner & Townsend at a date to be determined.

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 Affidictive Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)