Assistant Controller

Overview

Los Angeles, California, United States of America

As a CBRE assistant controller, you will lead multiple real estate accounting teams to provide accurate and timely client reporting for assigned portfolios of CBRE clients and properties. You will process to ensure compliance with reporting requirements and assist in leading client relationships for strategic accounts.

• Analyzes and prices scope of service changes and recommends opportunities to manager based on the knowledge of the department s pricing platform. Reviews monthly pricing worksheets and enters allocations into People Soft. May build pricing estimates for new business opportunities.
• Participates and/or leads all aspects of property and client transitions. Works with other internal teams in handling special requirements as defined in the Management Agreement and scope of services in the Financial Services Agreement.
• Troubleshoots called out issues and ensures internal and external customer requests are handled timely, accurately and with a focus on customer service. Creates a positive customer experience by opening and maintaining constructive and reliable lines of communication.
• Verifies and ensures accounting team s debt, real estate tax, sales tax and owner distribution payments are made timely and internal databases are updated and maintained accordingly.
• Reviews staff work product, including financial packages, to ensure its complete and release to internal departments and external clients.
• Acts as a single point of contact for a market and/or Strategic Account Client. May participate in new business proposals.
• Assists Senior Management with implementation of strategic department and corporate initiatives.
• Partners with their accounting team to ensure they have a working knowledge of team s client Management Agreements and that they are properly maintained per department policy and requirements/terms. Ensures team managers are reviewing management fee calculations to be in accordance with the current Management Agreement.

To perform this job successfully, an individual will need to perform each crucial duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Bachelor s degree in accounting or finance and 5+ years accounting experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Prior experience in real estate accounting and analytics required.
• Requires proven knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) regulations including an understanding of financial terms and principles to include accounting methods: cash, accrual, fair value, and GAAP.
• Knowledge of real estate terms, definitions, and real estate analytical methodology

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.

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.

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

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