Finance Manager - Budgeting, Forecasting & Analytics

CBRE; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Finance Manager in New Jersey to lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for a diverse client base. The role focuses on cash and accrual accounting fundamentals, with oversight of month-end close, billing, and AR management across projects.

You will partner with operations to drive process improvements, deliver Power BI insights, and ensure compliance with contract terms and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 5-8 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Sophisticated math skills and the ability to perform financial calculations.

Responsibilities

• Own budgeting process with YoY growth and variance explanations.
• Perform variance analysis comparing actuals, budget, and forecast.
• Manage month-end close including journal entries and variance commentary.
• Oversee PO and WO process from requisitions to completion and vendor management.
• Provide financial commentary during AIQ meetings and client reviews.
• Ensure client billing aligns with contract terms and is uploaded timely.
• Maintain AR with less than 10% overdue and ensure audit compliance.

Skills

Financial analysis

Microsoft Office

Analytical thinking

Budgeting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

CBRE is seeking a Finance Manager in New Jersey to lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for a diverse client base. The role focuses on cash and accrual accounting fundamentals, with oversight of month-end close, billing, and AR management across projects.

You will partner with operations to drive process improvements, deliver Power BI insights, and ensure compliance with contract terms and internal controls.