Senior Fund Accounting Controller

Company: CBRE
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Senior Fund Accounting Controller
Job ID
117030
Posted
03-May-2023
Service line
Advisory Segment
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
About the role
We are looking for a Senior 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 tracking client expectations and timeliness, working with internal and external collaborators, and preparing and reviewing template-based fund reporting.
What you'll do

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  Produces, reviews, and verifies financial information including financial statements for commingled funds and separate accounts, providing qualitative analysis and comments.
  
  
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  Prepares periodic financial statements and assists with audit and tax preparation and review.
  
  
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  Handles portfolio budgets, forecasts, and reports for clients/investors.
  
  
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  Monitors financial performance and provides strategic advice to the leadership team.
  
  
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  Reviews periodic P&L calculations at the fund and investor levels.
  
  
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  Handles and operates the treasury/cash management function.
  
  
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  Reviews system prepared reports and supporting schedules for accuracy.
  
  
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  Reviews and signs-off on fund level bank account reconciliations.
  
  
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  Assists with financial institutions, handling financing arrangements and execution of loan agreements.
  
  
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  Reviews NAV calculations and financial packages for completion and accuracy.
  
  
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  Serves as contact point for investors.
  
  
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  Maintains shareholder registries and provides data for presentations.
  
  
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  May craft and prepare presentations on financials. Reviews/prepares performance models.
  
  
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  Troubleshoots sophisticated issues and ensures requests are handled timely and accurately.
  
  
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  If assigned direct reports, would support staff in areas of staffing including selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, appraising, rewarding performance, and retention.
  
  
  What you'll need
  
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    Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
    
    
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    9+ years fund accounting experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
    
    
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    Prior experience in fund level accounting preferred with real estate accounting or fund accounting software systems such as Yardi.
    
    
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    Proven technical skills and GAAP, FASB, REIS, IFRS, and in-region/in-country standards where applicable
    
    
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    Knowledge of real estate terms, definitions, and real estate analytical methodology.
    
    
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    Strong coordinative skills and well-developed judgment.
    
    
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    Excellent verbal and written English interpersonal skills.
    
    
    Why CBRE?
    Our team is the only 100% dedicated Real Estate Fund and Property accounting business supporting Global and Pan-European coordination for clients providing Fund & SPV Accounting, Investor Reporting, and Performance Measurement services to real estate investment companies, sovereign wealth funds, and other institutional investors in key financial markets. Our team of professionals offers unmatched dedication. We serve only real estate and have a history of effectively serving all real estate asset classes; including simple to sophisticated investment structures.
    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. We also provide reasonable accommodations, as needed, throughout the job application process. If you have a disability that inhibits your ability to apply for a position through our online application process, you may contact us via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).
    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. We also provide reasonable accommodations, as needed, throughout the job application process. If you have a disability that inhibits your ability to apply for a position through our online application process, you may contact us via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).
    NOTE: Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing. If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter.
    CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)

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