Manager, Cost Allocations

Cimgroup; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Comprehensive paid time off

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness program with prizes

Job summary

Cimgroup is seeking a Manager, Cost Allocations in Los Angeles, CA. This role drives data-driven decision-making and serves as a strategic partner across finance, technology, and operations.

The selected candidate will oversee cost allocation strategies, collaborate with various departments, and ensure data integrity. A Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of relevant experience are required. The company offers competitive medical benefits, paid time off, and an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, audit, or cost allocations.
• Experience working with technology teams, articulating business requirements.
• Audit or fund compliance experience preferred, including financial close workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end allocation of enterprise cost pools.
• Analyze complex data sets to provide insights for leadership.
• Produce visualizations and reports on cost drivers and trends.

Skills

Financial strategy

Data translation

Operational problem-solving

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

BI tools (Power BI, Tableau)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics

Job description

POSITION PURPOSE

The Manager, Cost Allocations serves as a strategic partner and analytical leader driving visibility, accountability, and data‑driven decision‑making across CIM. This role sits at the intersection of finance, technology, and operations, shaping how the organization understands and deploys its corporate resources. Acting as an architect and steward of CIM’s cost allocation strategy, the Manager partners closely with IT, Accounting, Finance, Legal, and Compliance to design, refine, and operationalize a best‑in‑class allocation framework. This work supports enterprise planning, informs leadership decisions, and ensures the transparency required for stakeholders to understand the services, systems, and support activities driving their allocated costs. The ideal candidate is equal parts financial strategist, data translator, and operational problem solver—someone who thrives on simplifying complexity and influencing organizational outcomes.

RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

• Lead the end‑to‑end allocation of enterprise cost pools, ensuring models, methodologies, and processes accurately reflect business activities and evolving strategic priorities.
• Serve as the Company’s subject matter expert on allocation strategy, providing proactive guidance, thought partnership, and clear communications to stakeholders across all business units.
• Analyze and synthesize complex data sets—financial, operational, and technological—to deliver actionable insights for senior leadership, department heads, and fund teams.
• Collaborate with IT and data engineering teams to enhance system integrations, develop scalable tools, improve data quality, and validate allocation logic within technology solutions.
• Produce compelling visualizations and reporting that highlight trends, cost drivers, efficiency opportunities, and value delivered across the organization.
• Document business processes, partner with internal auditors, and ensure robust controls supporting accuracy, compliance, and enterprise‑level integrity.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 6+ years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, audit, fund administration, or cost allocation environments.
• Audit or fund compliance experience strongly preferred, including:
  • Reviewing and interpreting fund governing documents.
  • Applying professional judgment to ambiguous or principles‑based documentation.
  • Demonstrated ownership of a recurring or enterprise‑critical process, such as:
    • Corporate or departmental allocation cycles.
    • Fund billing processes.
    • Financial close workflows.
    • A cross‑functional or systems‑supported finance process.
    • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and experience influencing stakeholders across all levels of an organization.
    • Proficiency with BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Domo) supporting scalable analytical solutions.
• A strategic thinker who enjoys untangling complexity and influencing decisions across a dynamic, multi‑stakeholder environment.
• Highly analytical, yet also comfortable translating technical or data‑heavy concepts into compelling narratives.
• Experience working closely with technology teams, including articulating business requirements, validating system outputs, and contributing to data‑driven product enhancements.
• Naturally curious, detail‑oriented, and motivated to understand how processes, systems, and teams connect across the enterprise.
• Able to balance recurring workflows with project‑based initiatives while managing deadlines effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Comfortable working independently, taking ownership, and proactively identifying areas where clarity, improvement, or strategic insight is needed.

WHAT CIM OFFERS

• A variety of Medical, dental, and vision benefit plans
• Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
• Company paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) savings plan, with company match
• Comprehensive paid time off, including vacation days, 10 designated holidays, sick time, and bereavement leave
• Up to 16 hours of volunteer time off
• Up to 16 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Ongoing professional development programs
• Wellness program, including monthly and quarterly prizes
• And more!

Actual base salary considers several factors including but not limited to geography, job‑related knowledge, experience, and budget. The start of the salary range is typically associated with the minimum experience required. At CIM, base pay is one part of the total compensation package. This role is eligible for bonus pay in addition to base salary. The anticipated base salary range for the position in Los Angeles, CA is $135,000 - $155,000.

HOW WE FEEL ABOUT DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

At CIM Group, we believe that the unique perspectives and backgrounds of our employees enhance everything we do. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is not only respected but celebrated. We strive to ensure that our workplace is free from discrimination and harassment, allowing everyone to contribute meaningfully and feel a sense of belonging. As an equal opportunity employer, we strictly prohibit any form of unlawful discrimination and adhere to the laws enforced by the EEOC. Our goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment where all employees can grow and make impactful contributions together.

*Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on CIM Group. Please inform our Talent team if you need any assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.