About the Role:
Join our dynamic Corporate Controllership team, as a finance partner for the People (HR) Global Benefits and US Payroll organizations supporting financial accounting, planning, and analysis for a $30Bn revenue company with over 130,000 employees in 60 countries. This role offers growth and development opportunities through collaboration on diverse projects with senior business and finance leaders globally. We are looking for an initiative-taking and detail-oriented individual with strong communication and analytical skills to leverage tools like PeopleSoft, TM1, OneStream, Savant, and PowerBI.
What You'll Do:
Perform ad-hoc requests, additional reviews, validations and pre-checks over moderate to complex compensation and benefit areas - including but not limited to: (a) complex accounting entries generated by the Shared Services team; (b) critical account analyses and management reports; (c) new control activities to address emerging business transactions or new lines of business.
Assist in the monthly close process, coordinating with Segment Accounting Teams, Business Finance, People Teams, and Shared Services; perform analytical analysis; trouble-shoot reporting challenges (technical & system); improve efficiencies in existing processes.
Prepare budgets, forecasts, and key internal financial reports and partner with Business Finance (Financial Planning) to explain variances.
Contribute to key accounting projects and deliverables, ensuring reporting accuracy and meeting departmental deadlines. Prepare reports/presentation materials to explain project status, highlighting the effects on accounting activities, as well as key deliverables expected of Controllership team.
Assist the Benefits and Compensation team in accounting matters and requests from the organization's internal and external auditors.
Collaborate and consult with various groups within the Controllership team, as well as broader Segment Accounting Teams, Business Finance, People Teams, and Shared Services for financial reporting or compliance issue resolution.
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 (BA/BS) in Accounting or Finance
CPA or MBA preferred but not required.
3+ years of accounting/financial reporting compliance
Experience with compensation, stock plans, payroll, benefits, is a plus.
Advanced written, oral, and presentation skills.
Ability to convey complex financial issues to nonfinancial users.
Ability to provide and effectively communicate efficient, timely, and reliable information with top management, employees, and external auditors.
Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Financial Accounting Standards (FASB).
Ability to conduct financial/business analysis, prepare forecasts, budgets, and reports.
Strong computer skills, including use of Microsoft Office, Savant, Alteryx, and PowerBI.
Experience with large financial systems such as Oracle, PeopleSoft, Hyperion, etc.
Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and able to work independently.
Ability to work with various levels of the organization to collect information and drive resolution.
Ability to manage and prioritize critical deadlines.
Why CBRE
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.
Our Values in Hiring
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.
Disclaimers
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Applicant AI Use Disclosure
We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.
About CBRE Group, Inc.
CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage serving, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.
Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company's success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).
CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)
