Global Property Accounting Controller

CBRE Group, Inc.; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. in Bloomington, MN seeks a Global Property Accounting Controller to lead property accounting operations across large multi-property portfolios.

You will guide multiple teams, ensure timely financial reporting, and uphold strong controls and client service. Ideal candidates bring substantial CRE accounting leadership, experience with month-end closes, portfolio reporting, and governance, partnering with CBRE leadership to drive performance and process improvements for complex

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years in commercial real estate or property accounting with leadership.
• Experience with ERP and real estate accounting platforms (Yardi, MRI, SAP, PeopleSoft).
• Proven ability to lead large, multi-property portfolios and manage close processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple property accounting teams delivering timely, accurate financial reporting for large CRE portfolios.
• Oversee month-, quarter-, and year-end closings with adherence to controls and reporting standards.
• Review and approve financial statements, reconciliations, and reporting packages.
• Serve as trusted advisor to senior stakeholders and CBRE leadership.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP

Financial reporting

Portfolio accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Yardi

MRI

PeopleSoft

SAP

Job description

About the Role

As a Global Property Accounting Controller, you will provide strategic leadership and oversight for property accounting operations supporting complex commercial real estate portfolios and strategic client accounts. You will lead multiple accounting teams responsible for delivering accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting, month-end close activities, and portfolio accounting services while ensuring strong internal controls, operational excellence, and exceptional client service.

This highly visible role serves as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders and CBRE leadership, driving accounting best practices, controllership excellence, process improvement initiatives, and financial performance across a diverse portfolio of commercial real estate assets.

Ideal candidates will possess significant commercial real estate and property accounting leadership experience, including oversight of portfolio financial reporting, month-end close processes, internal controls, client relationships, financial statement review, and the leadership of accounting teams supporting large, complex, multi-property portfolios. This role is designed for experienced property accounting and controllership professionals who have successfully led accounting operations, developed high-performing teams, and partnered with clients to deliver accurate financial reporting, strong governance, and exceptional service.

What You'll Do

• Lead multiple property accounting teams responsible for the accurate and timely delivery of financial reporting for large, complex commercial real estate portfolios.
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring compliance with client reporting requirements, accounting standards, and established controls.
• Review and approve financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations, reporting packages, and other key accounting deliverables to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders and CBRE leadership, providing financial expertise and strategic guidance on accounting and business matters.
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls, governance practices, and accounting processes that support reporting integrity and operational excellence.
• Oversee accounting activities related to cash management, debt administration, owner distributions, real estate taxes, sales taxes, and other property accounting functions.
• Lead client onboarding, portfolio transitions, acquisitions, dispositions, and other complex accounting initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts that enhance efficiency, reporting quality, scalability, and client satisfaction.
• Function as the primary accounting point of contact for designated strategic accounts, building strong client relationships and delivering exceptional service.
• Analyze scope changes, support pricing activities, and identify opportunities for operational improvements and value-added services.
• Develop, mentor, and lead accounting managers and team members through coaching, performance management, succession planning, and professional development.
• Support internal and external audits while ensuring compliance with accounting policies, client requirements, and control environments.
• Partner with senior leadership to implement strategic departmental and corporate initiatives.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and client-focused service excellence.

What You'll Need

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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 in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive commercial real estate or property accounting experience, including leadership of accounting teams.
• Significant experience in commercial real estate accounting, property accounting, portfolio accounting, or controllership functions.
• Experience with ERP and real estate accounting platforms such as Yardi, MRI, PeopleSoft, SAP, or similar systems preferred.
• Proven experience leading accounting teams supporting large, complex, multi-property commercial real estate portfolios.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, accounting principles, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing month-end close, financial statement preparation and review, balance sheet reconciliations, and portfolio-level reporting.
• Experience managing accounting activities related to cash management, debt administration, owner distributions, real estate taxes, and client reporting requirements.
• Ability to analyze complex financial information, identify risks, and develop strategic business recommendations.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, lead large teams, and build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, presentation, executive stakeholder management, and leadership skills.

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 of respect, integrity, service, and excellence, and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and skillsets of our people.

At CBRE, you will have the opportunity to lead high-performing accounting teams, partner with some of the world's most recognized organizations, and contribute to the financial success of large-scale commercial real estate portfolios around the globe.

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

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

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.