Senior Finance Analyst - Hybrid

CBRE Group, Inc.; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Senior Finance Analyst in the Seattle area for a hybrid role. You will apply advanced accounting concepts to prepare and deliver accurate financial reports for a complex portfolio of CBRE clients and properties.

The role involves preparing client packages, posting journal entries, and reviewing funding requests while ensuring adherence to controls and policies. A degree is preferred with 2–5 years of experience, and strong Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 2–5 years of relevant experience.
• Understanding of existing procedures and standards to solve slightly complex problems.
• Ability to analyze possible solutions using technical experience to apply appropriate judgment and precedents.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.
• Advanced math skills for complex percentages, fractions, and financial calculations.

Responsibilities

• Complete intermediate to advanced accounting transactions for client financial statement packages.
• Create and post journal entries; ensure all expenses, receipts, owner distributions, funding requests and other transactions are posted.
• Generate and review financial packages for accuracy and timely client delivery.
• Review and audit funding and payment requests for accuracy and authorization.

Skills

Accounting transactions

Journal entries

Financial reporting

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Excel

Organizational skills

Advanced math

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

About the Role:

As a CBRE Finance Sr. Analyst, you’ll apply advanced cash and accrual accounting fundamentals to prepare, evaluate, maintain, and deliver complete and accurate financial reports for a complex portfolio of CBRE clients and properties.

This job is part of the Financial Strategy and Operations job function. They are responsible for maintaining accounting, financial, and reporting policies and controls. This is a hybrid position and a candidate can sit in San Francisco, CA, Lehi, UT, Seattle, WA, and San Jose, CA.

What You’ll Do:

• Complete intermediate to advanced-level accounting transactions in preparation for client financial statement packages.
• Create and post journal entries and ensure that all expenses, receipts, owner's distributions, funding requests, and other transactions for the accounting period have been accurately posted.
• Generate and review financial packages for accuracy and comprehensive reporting. Prepare packages on a schedule to ensure timely delivery to the client and other management teams.
• Review and audit funding and payment requests for accuracy, documentation, and authorization in accordance with established operating procedures.
• Respond to and resolve complex issues and requests from management teams and clients regarding various accounting issues and reports.
• Recognize potential issues and conflicts and take corrective action to minimize issues.
• Facilitate the maintenance and reporting of benchmarks and performance metrics.
• Apply general knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish assigned tasks and solve routine problems.
• Have a broad knowledge of own job discipline and some knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. May convince to reach an agreement.
• Impact the quality of own work and the work of others on the team.
• Work primarily within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Explain complex information to others in straightforward situations.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 2-5 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Understanding of existing procedures and standards to solve slightly complex problems.
• Ability to analyze possible solutions using technical experience to apply appropriate judgment and precedents.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.
• Advanced math skills. Ability to calculate complicated figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.