Assistant Fund Accounting Controller

About The Role

CBRE’s Investment Accounting & Reporting Solutions group is seeking an Assistant Fund Accounting Controller to join a collaborative team focused supporting a portfolio of clients. This role is responsible for aspects of financial accounting, reporting, and analysis of fund operations.

• Prepare, analyze, and review periodic NAV calculations.
• Input daily trading, general ledger activity, and pricing of funds to ensure accuracy of daily NAV calculation.
• Produce fund financial statements and other required financial information including investor commitments, asset accrual methodology, and output.
• Perform detailed review of monthly property level reports.
• Assist the treasury, cash management, and accounting function of the fund. Post journal entries and money-movement transactions.
• Prepare investment and position reconciliations and daily reconciliation of cash balances.
• Prepare investor capital call and distribution notices.
• Troubleshoot issues to ensure internal and external requests are handled timely, accurately, and with a focus on customer service.
• Coordinate work with other team members within single point-of-contact (SPOC) guidelines.
• Coach junior staff on an informal basis.
• Support internal and external audits, providing required documentation and explanations.
• Ensure adherence to CBRE’s IA&R standards, SOX compliance (if applicable), and client‑specific policies.
• Oversee workload planning, review work product, and provide ongoing training to ensure high performance and technical accuracy.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, process standardization, and operational efficiency.
• Drive improvements in accounting procedures, reporting automation, and workflow efficiencies.
• Support onboarding of new clients and transition of new scopes of work.

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 and 5+ years of relevant experience required.
• Experience with fund (NAV) accounting required, with real estate industry exposure preferred.
• Experience with accounting software systems such as Yardi preferred.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) regulations including knowledge of financial terms and principles to include accounting methods (cash, accrual, and full GAAP).
• Technical financial skills and knowledge of GAAP, FASB, REIS, IFRS, and in-region/in-country standards where applicable.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced, client‑focused environment.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and related tools.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to partner with clients and cross‑functional teams.
• Strong quantitative skills, with the ability to perform moderately complex financial calculations such as percentages, fractions, and related numerical analyses.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for this position is $80,000 annually and the maximum salary for this position is $100,000 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.

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.

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