Finance Manager

CBRE; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Finance Manager to own the financials for a specific building and its products. This hands-on, in-the-weeds project accounting role will partner with facilities operations and the client to open and process purchase orders, code expenses accurately, and keep billing audit-ready.

You will manage a Finance Coordinator, maintain Excel-based trackers, and support month-end close. A Bachelor’s degree and 5–8 years of accounting/finance experience are required; strong Excel skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5–8 years of accounting or finance experience, ideally project accounting.
• Property accounting experience is a plus.
• Strong Excel skills, including complex formulas/coding and calculations.
• Hands-on journal entry and month-end close experience.
• Ability to open, process, and track a high volume of purchase orders and projects with operators.
• Strong organizational skills and a detail-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the day-to-day finance point of contact for the account, working directly with facilities teams and the client.
• Review and code expense reports, verifying line-item accuracy against project/product codes.
• Reconcile billing to align with contracted scope and client expectations.
• Open, process, and track purchase orders across a large volume of projects with input from multiple operators.
• Prepare and maintain Excel-based financial trackers, reports, and analyses.
• Support month-end close processes, including journal entries.
• Manage and develop one Finance Coordinator.
• Maintain vigilant awareness of the financial status of a specific building and its products.
• Occasional exposure to corporate financials; primary focus on client-facing account financials.

Skills

Excel

Journal entries

Month-end close

Cross-functional

Purchasing orders

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

About The Role

CBRE is hiring a Finance Manager to support a key account, one of our fastest-growing GWS Local accounts. This is a hands-on, in-the-weeds project accounting role – you'll be the person who knows exactly what's happening financially in a specific building and its associated products, not a high-level portfolio strategist. You'll partner closely with facilities operations and the client to open and process purchase orders, keep expense coding and billing accurate and audit-ready, and manage a Finance Coordinator.

CBRE is hiring a Finance Manager to support a key account, one of our fastest-growing GWS Local accounts. This is a hands-on, in-the-weeds project accounting role – you'll be the person who knows exactly what's happening financially in a specific building and its associated products, not a high-level portfolio strategist. You'll partner closely with facilities operations and the client to open and process purchase orders, keep expense coding and billing accurate and audit-ready, and manage a Finance Coordinator.

What You'll Do

• Serve as the day-to-day finance point of contact for the account, working directly with facilities teams and the client
• Review and code expense reports, verifying line-item accuracy against project/product codes
• Reconcile billing to ensure it lines up correctly with contracted scope and client expectations
• Open, process, and track purchase orders across a large, active volume of projects, corralling input from multiple operators
• Prepare and maintain Excel-based financial trackers, reports, and analyses
• Support month-end close processes, including journal entries
• Manage and develop one Finance Coordinator
• Maintain vigilant, detailed awareness of the financial status of a specific building and its products
• Occasional exposure to corporate financials, though the primary focus is client-facing account financials

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree required
• 5–8 years of accounting or finance experience, ideally project accounting (property accounting experience is a plus) – this is not a tax accounting role
• Prior experience at a major commercial real estate services firm is a strong plus
• Strong Excel skills, including complex formulas/coding and calculations
• Hands-on journal entry and month-end close experience
• Proven ability to open, process, and track a high volume of purchase orders and projects, working cross-functionally with operators
• Strong organizational skills and a detail-oriented, inquisitive mindset

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

Why CBRE

We lead by example, guided by the needs of the cities we inhabit, the communities we build, and the world we live in. The more perspectives we have, the more dimensions we’re able to see. A culture of respect, integrity, service, and excellence shapes our approach to every opportunity.
Our competitive and comprehensive benefits program was designed to make sure you feel valued with benefits that support the mental, physical, emotional, and financial health of you and your family.
Maintain your career momentum with the best tools and training in the industry. You’ll have everything you need to thrive in your role: challenging work, dedication to results, fast-paced assignments, and a culture of constant learning.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are more than just values- they’re a competitive advantage. By crafting a place where our employees are recognized for their contribution and given a chance to grow, we regularly open ourselves and our business opportunities.

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.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Finance Manager position is $100,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Finance Manager position is $150,000 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).