About The Role:
CBRE’s Investment Accounting & Reporting Solutions group is seeking an Accounting Controller to join a collaborative team focused on supporting a portfolio of clients in the hospitality industry. This role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial accounting, reporting, and analysis of hospitality‑related operations and reports to the Senior Controller.
What You'll Do:
· Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process for assigned client(s).
· Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP and CBRE policies.
· Oversee revenue recognition, cash management, accruals, fixed assets, and cost allocations.
· Prepare and review detailed operating statements, variance analyses, KPI reports, and supplemental schedules required by client(s).
· Ensure timely delivery of financial packages and compliance with client reporting deadlines and service level agreements.
· Provide insights into business performance, highlighting trends and drivers affecting various revenue streams and expenses.
· Act as the primary accounting contact for client finance teams, operators, and senior stakeholders.
· Support clients with budgeting, forecasting, and analysis of business results.
· Provide guidance on accounting implications of new initiatives, system changes, and business events.
· Maintain strong internal controls over financial reporting, revenue processes, inventory, cash handling, and expense management.
· 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.
· Supervise and mentor junior staff within the IA&R hospitality group.
· 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.
· Work with ticketing, POS, and hospitality financial systems to ensure accurate data integration.
What You'll Need:
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 preferred with 5-8 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
· Prior hospitality, attractions, entertainment, or hotel accounting experience highly preferred.
· Experience with financial ERP systems; exposure to ticketing or POS systems is a plus.
· 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 $120,000 annually and the maximum salary for this position is $145,000 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.
Why CBRE
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. We welcome all applicants.
Our Values in Hiring
At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.
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About CBRE Group, Inc.
CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage serving, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.
