Fund Accounting Controller - Talent Community

Company: CBRE
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 6, 2025

Job Description:

Fund Accounting Controller - Talent Community

Job ID

209428

Posted

04-Mar-2025

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Accounting/Finance

Location(s)

Chicago - Illinois - United States of America, Dallas - Texas - United States of America, Minneapolis - Minnesota - United States of America, New York City - New York - United States of America, Washington, D.C. - District of Columbia - United States of America

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About The Role:

We are looking for a Fund Controller for CBRE Investment Accounting & Reporting Solutions, an exciting and growing environment. Contributors in this role assist the Director in coordinating fund reporting by working collaboratively to prepare and review deliverables according to client expectations.

What You'll Do:

• Review NAV calculations and financial packages for completion and accuracy.
• Produce, review, and verify financial information including financial statements for commingled funds and separate accounts, providing qualitative analysis and comments.
• Prepare financial statements and assist with audit and tax preparation and review.
• Handle portfolio budgets, forecasts, and reports for clients and investors.
• Monitor financial performance and provide strategic advice to the leadership team.
• Review periodic P&L calculations at the fund and investor levels.
• Handle the treasury and cash management function.
• Review system prepared reports and supporting schedules for accuracy.
• Review and sign-off on fund level bank account reconciliations.
• Assist with financial institutions, handling financing arrangements and execution of loan agreements.
• Serve as contact point for investors.
  
  
  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 in accounting or finance and 9+ years fund accounting experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
  • Prior experience in fund level accounting required with real estate accounting or fund accounting software systems such as Yardi preferred.
  • Proven technical skills and expertise with GAAP, FASB, REIS, IFRS, and regional standards.
  • Knowledge of real estate terms, definitions, and real estate analytical methodology.
  • Strong coordinative skills and well-developed judgment.
    
    Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has 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).

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