Sr. GL Accounting Manager

at CBRE in Springfield, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Sr. GL Accounting Manager

Job ID

164906

Posted

22-Jul-2024

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Accounting/Finance

Location(s)

Remote – US – Remote – US – United States of America

About the role

As a CBRE GL Accounting Sr. Manager, you will lead a large team that is responsible for providing oversight of the financial performance of clients. This job is part of the Controlling job function. They are responsible for the Management of the organization’s financial controls and the preparation of financial reports for management and shareholders.

What you’ll do

+ Provide formal supervision to employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Lead all aspects of the recruiting and hiring of new employees.

+ Coordinate and lead the team’s daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff. Set and track staff and department deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed.

+ Create a positive customer experience by opening and maintaining constructive and reliable lines of communication. Review items being handled by junior team members. Coach and mentor as needed.

+ Prepare periodic complex financial statements and approve audit and tax preparation documents.

+ Point of contact for the implementation and maintenance of the accounting and reporting systems, providing technical expertise.

+ Assist executive management with the implementation of strategic department and corporate initiatives.

+ Review and verify financial information including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements prior to submittal to large and high-profile clients.

+ Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues and ensure internal and external customer requests are handled timely, accurately, and with a focus on customer service.

+ Monitor financial performance and provide a forward-looking view and strategic advice to the executive management team.

+ Apply a broad knowledge of the business, own subject area, and how own subject area integrates with others to achieve team and departmental objectives.

+ Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Influence others to adopt a different point of view while being guided by policies and departmental plans.

+ Identify and solve technical and operational problems of complexity.

+ Understand and recognize the broader impact across the department.

+ Improve and change existing methods, processes, and standards within the job subject area.

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree preferred with 5 – 8 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.

Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention is preferred.

Ability to lead the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations, and handle problems.

Leadership skills to motivate the team to achieve broad operational targets with impacts on own job subject area, multiple job subject areas, and department.

In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

Extensive organizational skills and an advanced inquisitive approach.

Intermediate math skills. Ability to calculate complicated figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

Why CBRE?

+ At CBRE, we admire creativity, innovation, and partnership, and we offer endless opportunities for growth. We are a direct hire company that provides everything from competitive pay, Health, Dental, Vision, Pet Insurance, and 401k Match programs.

Disclaimer

+ Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Sr. GL Accounting Manager position is $100,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Sr. GL Accounting Manager position is $120,000 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. The application window is anticipated to close on “July 26, 2024” and may be extended as needed. Or to express interest in similar roles, visit CBRE.com/careers.

Equal Employment Opportunity: 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.

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