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Technical Accounting Manager

Job ID

226829

Posted

01-Jul-2025

Service line

Corporate Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Accounting/Finance

Location(s)

Dallas - Texas - United States of America

About the Role:

As a CBRE Technical Accounting Manager, you will be responsible for contributing to the company’s accounting policies, assessing the impact of new accounting standards and assisting the Global Finance team with technical accounting inquiries. You will perform technical accounting assessments for a variety of topics such as: revenue recognition, derivatives, goodwill, business combinations, consolidations, investments, impairment analyses, leases, software capitalization, and compensation.

What You'll Do:

+ Partner with the Global Finance team in performing accounting analyses.

+ Support Corporate Development, Integration and Controllership teams during all phases of acquisitions of businesses (including financial due diligence, purchase accounting, measurement period adjustments).

+ Work closely with valuation specialists in connection with intangible assets and contingent consideration.

+ Research technical accounting matters and prepare well-written memos and presentations articulating these matters and coordinate with controllership to operationalize practical solutions.

+ Assist local controllership and finance teams with technical accounting inquiries over a variety of topics.

+ Identify, evaluate and assist with implementing new and evolving ASUs and/or SEC requirements.

+ Ensure compliance with internal control policies in a SOX environment.

+ Collaborate with internal and external auditors to provide audit evidence and support, as necessary.

+ Assist with the preparation and delivery of training on general accounting concepts as well as technical matters.

+ Lead by example and models behaviors that are consistent with the company's values.

+ Provide technical advice and training on accounting systems to staff.

+ Participate in system conversions / enhancement providing scoping information, testing and feedback, and training others.

+ Ensure that systems and procedures are in compliance with company policies, acceptable accounting practices, and applicable regulations.

+ Maintain accounting processes and procedures which comply with generally accepted accounting principles, tax requirements, SEC requirements, and management reporting requirements.

What You’ll Need:

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

_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 (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration.

+ 5+ years of relevant experience, including public accounting experience (preferably Big 4) and exposure to large public companies with international operations.

+ Experience in technical accounting research and assessments over a variety of topics including business combinations (ASC 805).

+ CPA is required.

+ Overall understanding and experience in application of US GAAP and SEC financial reporting requirements including financial statements and financial statement footnotes.

+ External and internal audit/SOX compliance.

+ Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex financial information and transactions and accounting principles.

+ Strong analytical and problem resolution skills, including the ability to research and simplify complex situations.

+ Ability to independently research complex accounting transactions/issues.

+ Ability to problem-solve, both independently and working as a team.

+ Advanced analytical and quantitative skills.

+ Comfort in drawing upon the analysis of others and makes recommendations that have a direct impact on the company.

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 realize your full potential.

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.

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

**Equal Employment Opportunity:** CBRE has 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.

**Candidate Accommodations:** CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [email protected] or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)