Senior Controller Real Estate

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RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategically manages multiple real estate accounting teams through the planning, organization, and staffing for a department to ensure client service needs are met. Develops and implements department and corporate initiatives. Manages client relationships for multiple strategic accounts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Functions as a single point of contact for a market and/or Strategic Account Client. Strategically builds relationships with key stakeholders and leadership members both internally and externally, to ensure service levels are being met.

Plays an active role in department or corporate initiatives that support business process improvements. Makes recommendations and assists in the implementation of project plans.

Reviews and analyzes scope of service changes from team managers, and prices additional services based on in-depth knowledge of the department's pricing platform. Identifies and recommends consulting opportunities to managers, market leaders, and/or clients. Creates pricing estimates for new business opportunities. Ensures monthly pricing allocations are accurately entered into PeopleSoft.

Participates in new business proposals in conjunction with Real Estate professionals or on behalf of the Accounting Department.

Troubleshoots and resolves complex issues involving clients, personnel, and internal and external customers.

Continuously evaluates departmental processes to ensure maximum efficiencies, conformity to internal policies and procedures as well as supporting internal controls.

Participates and/or leads all aspects of internal and external property and client transitions. Works with other internal teams in handling special requirements as defined in the Management Agreement and scope of services in the Financial Services Agreement.

Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages the planning, organization, and controls for a major functional area or department. May be responsible for a mix of direct and matrix reports. Approves subordinate's recommendations for staff recruitment, selection, promotion, advancement, corrective action and termination. Effectively recommends same for direct reports to next level management for review and approval. Monitors appropriate staffing levels and reports on utilization and deployment of human resources. Leads and supports staff in areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising and rewarding performance and retention. Leads by example and models behaviors that are consistent with the company's values.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential 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 the essential functions.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Degree from a four-year college or university program with an emphasis in accounting, finance or related field required. A minimum of 12 years prior accounting, finance or related experience required to include prior management experience.

CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES

None

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret the most complex business documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive issues. Ability to write reports, manuals, speeches and articles using distinctive style. Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to employees, clients, top management and/or public groups. Ability to motivate and negotiate effectively with key employees, top management, and client groups to take desired action.

FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE

Requires in-depth knowledge of financial terms, principles and compliance. Reviews complex financial/business analysis and reports prepared by subordinates. Ability to analyze the most complex business/financial data and develop innovative solutions. Develops and implements financial policies and procedures. Approves and oversees department budget.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve advanced problems and deal with a variety of options in complex situations. Requires expert level analytical and quantitative skills with proven experience in developing strategic solutions for a growing matrix-based multi-industry sales environment. Draws upon the analysis of others and makes recommendations that have a direct impact on the company.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

Advanced knowledge of computer software and hardware (i.e. Microsoft Office Suite Products). Experience with real estate accounting software preferred.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

Decisions made with in-depth understanding and interpretation of procedures, company policies and business practices to achieve complex results. Responsible for setting project, department and/or division deadlines. Errors in judgment may cause long-term impact to line of business and/or overall company.

SAFETY

Responsible for personal safety and the safety of those who are affected by your work. This includes but is not limited to:

1. Complete all required and assigned HSE training at a satisfactory level,

2. Follow all activity policies and procedures, including all HSE-related requirements at all times,

3. Participate in all HSE-related programs & activities as required, including incident investigations, interviews, auditing and assessment, etc.

4. Report any conditions which you feel could result in an accident or injury and / or stop work if required.

As a Manager:

1. While adhering to all HSE requirements established for CBRE employees, supervisors and managers are additionally required to:

a. Provide sufficient distraction-free time for employees to complete all required HSE training & support the HSE training program implicitly,

b. Investigate and resolve (if possible) all reported unsafe conditions / acts and communicate results back to the affected stakeholders,

c. Support stop work authority when it is exercised in good faith,

d. Communicate any / all potential workplace hazards and workplace procedures.

US Company Profile

About CBRE Group, Inc.

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Los Angeles, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2019 revenue). The company has more than 100,000 employees (excluding affiliates) and serves real estate investors and occupiers through more than 530 offices (excluding affiliates) worldwide. CBRE offers a broad range of integrated services, including facilities, transaction and project management; property management; investment management; appraisal and valuation; property leasing; strategic consulting; property sales; mortgage services and development services. Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.

Company info

Inspection & Valuation International, Inc.
Website : http://www.ivi-intl.com/