Global Property Accounting Controller: CRE Reporting Lead

CBRE; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

CBRE's Global Property Accounting team seeks a senior leader to oversee property accounting for complex commercial real estate portfolios. You will manage multiple teams delivering accurate financial reporting, month-end close, and portfolio accounting services with strong internal controls and client service excellence.

This role partners with CBRE leadership and senior client stakeholders, driving controllership best practices, process improvements, and governance across multi-property assets.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership of accounting teams

GAAP & financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Cash management & tax

Analytical skills

ERP/Real estate platforms (Yardi, MRI,

Internal controls

Month-end close process

Client relationship management

Communication & presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Yardi

MRI

PeopleSoft

SAP

Job description

CBRE's Global Property Accounting team seeks a senior leader to oversee property accounting for complex commercial real estate portfolios. You will manage multiple teams delivering accurate financial reporting, month-end close, and portfolio accounting services with strong internal controls and client service excellence.

This role partners with CBRE leadership and senior client stakeholders, driving controllership best practices, process improvements, and governance across multi-property assets.