Fund Controller

Job ID

68611

Posted

26-May-2022

Service line

Advisory Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Accounting/Finance, Investment Management

Location(s)

Bloomington - Minnesota - United States of America, Chicago - Illinois - United States of America, Dallas - Texas - United States of America, Los Angeles - California - United States of America, Washington, D. C. - District of Columbia - United States of America

We are looking for a Fund Controller for CBRE Investment Accounting & Reporting Solutions ("CBRE IA&R"), you will work in an ambitious and growing environment. In this role, you will be assisting the Senior Controller in coordinating the (fund) reporting by keeping track of deadlines and deliverables, communicating with different internal and external stakeholders, and preparing and reviewing fund reporting (templates).

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Produces, reviews, and verifies financial information including investor funded and unfunded commitments, asset accrual methodology, and output, providing qualitative analysis and comments.
• Prepares periodic financial statements and assists with audit and tax preparation and review.
• Manages portfolio budgets, forecasts, and reports for clients/investors.

• Monitors financial performance and provides strategic advice to the leadership team.
• Assists with reviewing periodic P&L calculations at the fund and investor levels.

• Manages and operates the treasury, cash management, and accounting functions.
• Reviews system prepared reports and supporting schedules for accuracy.
• Reviews and signs-off on fund level bank account reconciliations.
• Assists with financial institutions, handling financing arrangements and execution of loan agreements.
• Prepares, analyzes, and reviews NAV calculations and financial packages for completion and accuracy.
• Updates and monitors daily trading, general ledger activity, and pricing of funds to ensure accuracy of daily NAV calculation.
• May serve as contact point for investors.
• Maintains shareholder registries and provides data for presentations.
• May design and prepare presentations on financials. Reviews/prepares IRR and performance models.
• Troubleshoots escalated issues and ensures requests are handled timely and accurately.
• No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position. May provide informal assistance such as technical guidance and/or portfolio specific training to others.

Job requirements

• Bachelor/Master's degree in accounting, finance, or related field required
• 7+ years of accounting experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• Prior experience in fund level accounting preferred with real estate accounting or fund accounting software systems.
• Solid technical financial skills and intermediate knowledge of GAAP, FASB, REIS, IFRS, and in-region/in-country standards where applicable
• Knowledge of real estate terms, definitions, and real estate analytical methodology.
• Intermediate knowledge of computer software and hardware (i.e. Microsoft Office Suite Products).
• Ability to work in multiple accounting software applications.
• Strong coordinative skills and well-developed judgment
• Hands-on, accurate, and proactive
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues from different countries and cultures.

CBRE Investment Accounting & Reporting Solutions

CBRE is the largest commercial real estate company in the world and is comprised of several business lines including leasing services, capital markets, valuations & advisory services, and property management, with regional and global capabilities in all major markets around the globe. Within property management, our CBRE Investment Accounting & Reporting (IA&R) group is the leader in providing investment managers with vertically integrated accounting and data solutions, from property through funds.

CBRE IA&R provides 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 to real estate. We serve only real estate and have a history of successfully serving all real estate asset classes, including simple to complex investment structures.

We have dedicated fund and investor reporting teams in 18 countries, while also being a part of our global accounting and reporting operating platform with a presence in an additional 41 countries for property accounting services to provide completely integrated services.

Within CBRE IA&R, you will be challenged to develop yourself, extend your knowledge and skills, and further improve and professionalize various processes within the company

Department

Fund Services Team

The Fund Services team is responsible for the financial reporting, budget, forecast, controlling, and cash flow planning for funds and separate accounts. The team is the link between the business, clients, finance, and Funds. The team fulfils an important function in supplying reliable and complete financial information and advice. The team carries out checks on the underlying data of the fund and is responsible for preparing reports to external stakeholders. Within CBRE IA&R the team has broad responsibilities including the preparation of liquidity forecasts, payment of dividends, budget forecast, and the preparation of various tax returns. In addition, the team provides functional management to asset finance departments within CBRE IA&R.

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• California Residents: 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 $165,000 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.

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.