CBRE Group, Inc

Senior Financial Analyst (Cost Management & Construction)

CBRE Group, Inc$110K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree preferred with 2-5 years of relevant finance experience, or a mix of education and experience.
  • Strong understanding of accounting procedures to address slightly complex problems.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel for financial analysis.
  • Advanced math skills for complex calculations and financial reporting.
  • Excellent organizational skills and an inquisitive mindset.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and complete advanced accounting transactions for client financial statements.
  • Create and post journal entries ensuring accurate recording of financial transactions.
  • Review and generate precise financial packages for timely client reporting.
  • Audit funding requests for accuracy and compliance with established procedures.
  • Resolve complex accounting issues from clients and management teams.
  • Identify potential issues and implement corrective actions promptly.
  • Maintain performance benchmarks and metrics reporting.

Benefits

  • 401(K) retirement plan
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Vision insurance
Full Job Description
About the Role:
As a Sr. Finance 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.
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.

Disclaimer:

Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner & Townsend will be consolidated into a single global business entity. As a candidate applying for a position, you should be aware that while your initial employment may be with CBRE Project Management, you will subsequently transfer to the newly formed entity that encompasses both organizations.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for this position is $110,000 annually and the maximum salary for this position is $130,000 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. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.

About CBRE Group, Inc

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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105,000 employees
Market Cap
$23.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$751.9 million
Founded
1906
5 Year Trend
+9.8%
Revenue
$23.8 billion
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