CBRE · 1 day ago
Assistant Controller - Investment Oversight
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$100K/yr - $125K/yr
3+ years expCBRE is a global leader in commercial real estate services and investment. They are seeking an Assistant Controller for their Investment Accounting & Reporting Solutions team, responsible for financial reporting and analytical review for property owner entities and related subsidiaries.
CommercialFinancial ServicesProperty DevelopmentReal Estate
No H1B
Responsibilities
Produces financial reporting packages and other required financial information and analytics for all property related entities as required. Including the preparation of workpapers for all balance sheet general ledger accounts on a monthly or quarterly basis in addition to standard financial statements. Financial statements are prepared on the reporting basis determined by the client (i.e. US GAAP ‐ Historical Cost or Fair Value)
Compiles, analyzes, and monitors financial data by performing detailed review of monthly property owner reports including but not limited to: operating statement variance reports, aged receivables, aged payables and capital expenditures variance to budget
Supports the daily activities of cash management. Prepares monthly bank reconciliations manually recording journal entries for reconciling items if needed. Reviews cash balances to avoid shortfalls, prepares capital calls or loan draws for funding when needed and requested by client. Prepares distribution waterfalls and executes distribution when required. Manages cash security deposits and major property related payments including but not limited to debt service, municipal taxes, real estate taxes and ground rent if appliable
Review lease abstracts and lease recurring charge set up. Prepares escalation/CAM calculation for income budgeting/billing estimates and annual true ups
Troubleshoots escalated issues and ensures internal and client requests are handled timely, accurately and with a focus on customer service. Participate in recurring meetings with the client, adding value where needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree preferred with 3 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered
Requires intermediate knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) regulations including an intermediate knowledge of financial terms and principles to include accounting methods: cash, accrual, and GAAP
Ability to comprehend, analyze, interpret complex documents and problem solve
Requires intermediate analytical and quantitative skills, solid economics, math and analytical skills and ability to apply them
Knowledge of real estate terms, definitions, and real estate analytical methodology. Knowledge of company financial systems as well as internal and external information sources. Intermediate knowledge of computer software and hardware (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite Products with focus on Excel). Ability to work in multiple accounting and/or reporting software application
Benefits
Discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program
Company
CBRE
Operating across every dimension of commercial real estate, CBRE sees more so you can do more.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.8BKey Investors
Athene Capital
2025-11-05Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2025-04-29Post Ipo Debt· $1.1B
2024-02-20Post Ipo Debt· $500M
Leadership Team
Adam Gallistel
Co-CEO and CIO
Andrew Glanzman
Chief Executive Officer of CBRE’s Real Estate Investments
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