CBRE · 7 hours ago
Assistant Controller
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $140K/yr
5+ years expCBRE is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, and they are seeking an Assistant Controller to lead multiple real estate accounting teams. The role involves ensuring accurate client reporting, compliance with reporting requirements, and managing client relationships for strategic accounts.
CommercialFinancial ServicesProperty DevelopmentReal Estate
No H1B
Responsibilities
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 PeopleSoft. 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
Qualification
Required
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
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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