CBRE Group, Inc

Assistant Fund Controller

CBRE Group, Inc$100K — $110K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience.
  • Fund (NAV) accounting experience required; real estate exposure preferred.
  • Familiarity with accounting software systems, especially Yardi, preferred.
  • In-depth knowledge of GAAP and FASB regulations.
  • Technical financial skills including knowledge of REIS and IFRS standards.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare, analyze, and review periodic NAV calculations.
  • Ensure accuracy of daily NAV calculations by inputting trading and general ledger activity.
  • Produce fund financial statements and manage investor commitments and accruals.
  • Conduct detailed reviews of monthly property level reports.
  • Assist with treasury and cash management tasks, including posting journal entries.
  • Prepare reconciliations for investments and cash balances.
  • Create investor capital call and distribution notices.
  • Resolve issues to ensure timely handling of internal and external requests.

Benefits

  • Discretionary bonus eligibility based on performance.
  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic, growing environment.
  • Informal coaching and mentorship opportunities for junior staff.
Full Job Description
About The Role:

We are looking for an Assistant Fund Controller for CBRE Investment Accounting & Reporting Solutions, an exciting and growing environment. Contributors in this role assist in meeting client expectations and timeliness by coordinating, preparing, and reviewing fund reporting.

What You'll Do:
  • Prepare, analyze, and review periodic NAV calculations.
  • Input daily trading, general ledger activity, and pricing of funds to ensure accuracy of daily NAV calculation.
  • Produce fund financial statements and other required financial information including investor commitments, asset accrual methodology, and output.
  • Perform detailed review of monthly property level reports.
  • Assist the treasury, cash management, and accounting function of the fund. Post journal entries and money-movement transactions.
  • Prepare investment and position reconciliations and daily reconciliation of cash balances.
  • Prepare investor capital call and distribution notices.
  • Troubleshoot issues to ensure internal and external requests are handled timely, accurately, and with a focus on customer service.
  • Coach junior staff on an informal basis.

What You'll Need:

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 and 5+ years of relevant experience required.
  • Experience with fund (NAV) accounting required, with real estate industry exposure preferred.
  • Experience with accounting software systems such as Yardi preferred.
  • Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) regulations including knowledge of financial terms and principles to include accounting methods (cash, accrual, and full GAAP).
  • Technical financial skills and knowledge of GAAP, FASB, REIS, IFRS, and in-region/in-country standards where applicable.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the assistant fund controller position is $100,000 annually and the maximum salary for the assistant fund controller position is $110,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE's applicable benefit program.

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CBRE is a vertically integrated global commercial real estate services and investment firm. The company was established in 1992 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

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Net Income
$751.9 million
Founded
1906
5 Year Trend
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Revenue
$23.8 billion
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