Fund Accounting Controller

CBRE; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Controller role to develop and maintain planning and budget systems, and to prepare financial and management reports for management and shareholders. The position sits in Controlling and oversees financial controls and reporting across the organization.

You will supervise staff, manage daily activities, prepare journal entries, analyze profitability, train on accounting systems, and act as primary contact with auditors. Strong leadership and Excel skills required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 12-15 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring performance and retention is preferred.
• Ability to exchange sensitive information and convey performance expectations.
• Leadership to motivate the team across disciplines.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office; strong Excel skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and an inquisitive mindset.
• Strong mathematical abilities for complex calculations.

Responsibilities

• Provide formal supervision to employees; conduct performance evaluations and coaching.
• Coordinate and manage the team's daily activities; set deadlines and cross-train staff.
• Prepare, review, and approve journal entries; partner on budget/forecast variances.
• Perform profitability analysis and financial modeling; approve payment requests.
• Provide training on accounting systems and act as auditor liaison.
• Interpret policies and implement procedures to improve efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with accounting practices and regulations.
• Drive financial performance across disciplines and business segments.
• Lead by example and negotiate with senior management and external parties.
• Conceptualize new methods and resolve complex business problems.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Accounting knowledge

Staff management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

About the Role:

As a CBRE Controller, you will assist in the development and maintenance of planning and budget systems and the preparation of financial and management reports and procedures.

This job is part of the Controlling job function. They are responsible for the Management of the organization's financial controls and the preparation of financial reports for management and shareholders.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide formal supervision to employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.

• Coordinate and manage the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff. Set and track staff and department deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed.

• Prepare, review, and approve journal entries prepared by the team. Partner with the Finance Department on variances to budget and forecast.

• Perform profitability analysis, financial modeling, and operating statistics. Approve check and wire requests up to approved dollar amounts.

• Provide technical advice and training on accounting systems.

• Act as a primary contact with the organization’s internal and external auditors on accounting matters.

• Interpret current policies, practices, and plans and implement new operating procedures to improve efficiency.

• Ensure that systems follow acceptable accounting practices and applicable regulations.

• Apply deep knowledge of multiple disciplines, broad industry knowledge, and commercial awareness. Drive financial and functional performance within disciplines and across business.

• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Negotiate with senior management, customers, and external parties of divergent interests to reach an agreement of strategic importance while being guided by the business segment and the organization's functional strategy.

• Conceptualize new methods, techniques, processes, and standards across job disciplines or functions.

• Direct the resolution of highly complex or unusual business problems by applying advanced critical thinking.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 12-15 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.

• Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention is preferred.

• Ability to exchange sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations and handle problems.

• Leadership skills to motivate the team to achieve broad operational targets with impacts on own job discipline, multiple job disciplines, and department.

• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

• Expert organizational skills with an unrivaled inquisitive mindset.

• Expert math skills. Ability to calculate complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial related calculations

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.

Disclaimers

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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 (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage serving, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the fund controller position is $120,000 annually and the maximum salary for the fund controller position is $130,000 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).

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affiantive Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)