Fund Accounting Controller

CBRE Group, Inc.; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. in Dallas seeks a Fund Accounting Controller to oversee all aspects of financial accounting and reporting for a portfolio of real estate funds.

You will manage NAV calculations, GL activity, and financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP and FASB, and support audits. The role requires 7+ years of experience in real estate fund accounting, proficiency in Yardi, and strong communication for client and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with fund (NAV) accounting and real estate industry exposure preferred.
• Knowledge of GAAP, FASB, REIS, IFRS where applicable.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze, and review NAV calculations and financial packages.
• Monitor daily trading, GL activity, and fund pricing for NAV accuracy.
• Prepare financial statements and assist with audits and tax.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and client/investor reporting.
• Coordinate treasury, cash management, and bank reconciliations.
• Coach junior staff and support audits and internal controls.

Skills

NAV calculations

Financial analysis

GAAP knowledge

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Yardi software

Excel

Job description

About The Role:

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

What You'll Do:

• Prepare, analyze, and review NAV calculations and financial packages for completion and accuracy.
• Update and monitor daily trading, general ledger activity, and pricing of funds to ensure accuracy of NAV calculation.
• Produce, review, and verify financial information including investor funded and unfunded commitments, asset accrual methodology, and output, providing qualitative analysis.
• Prepare financial statements; assist with audit and tax preparation and review.
• Handle portfolio budgets, forecasts, and reports for clients and investors.
• Assist with reviewing P&L calculations at the fund and investor levels.
• Coordinate treasury, cash management, and accounting functions, including review and approval of fund level bank account reconciliations.
• May provide assistance such as technical guidance and portfolio specific training to others.
• Coordinate work with other team members within single point-of-contact (SPOC) guidelines.
• Troubleshoot issues to ensure internal and external requests are handled timely, accurate, and with a focus on customer service.
• 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 7+ years of relevant experiencerequired.
• Experience with fund (NAV) accountingrequired, with real estate industry exposure 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

WhenyoujoinCBRE,youbecomepartofthegloballeaderincommercialrealestateservicesandinvestmentthathelpsbusinessesandpeoplethrive.Wearedynamicproblemsolversandforward-thinking professionalswhocreatesignificantimpact.Ourcollaborativecultureisbuiltonoursharedvalues-respect,integrity,serviceandexcellence-andwevaluethediverseperspectives,backgroundsandskillsetsofourpeople.AtCBRE,youcanchartyourowncourseandrealizeyourpotential.Wewelcomeallapplicants.

OurValuesinHiring

AtCBRE,wearecommittedtofosteringaculturewhereeveryonefeelstheybelong.Wevaluediverseperspectivesandexperiences,andwewelcomeallapplications.

Disclaimers

ApplicantsmustbecurrentlyauthorizedtoworkintheUnitedStateswithouttheneedforvisasponsorshipnoworinthefuture.

ApplicantAIUseDisclosure

Wevaluehumaninteractiontounderstandeachcandidate'suniqueexperience,skillsandaspirations.Wedonotuseartificialintelligence(AI)toolstomakehiringdecisions,andweaskthatcandidatesdiscloseanyuseofAIintheapplicationandinterviewprocess.

AboutCBREGroup,Inc.

CBREGroup,Inc.(NYSE:CBRE),aFortune500andS&P500companyheadquarteredinDallas,istheworld’slargestcommercialrealestateservicesandinvestmentfirm(basedon2024revenue).Thecompanyhasmorethan140,000employees(includingTurner&Townsendemployees)servingclientsinmorethan100countries.CBREservesclientsthroughfourbusinesssegments:Advisory(leasing,sales,debtorigination,mortgageserving,valuations);BuildingOperations&Experience(facilitiesmanagement,propertymanagement,flexspace&experience);ProjectManagement(programmanagement,projectmanagement,costconsulting);RealEstateInvestments(investmentmanagement,development).Pleasevisitourwebsiteatwww.cbre.com.