• Property Accounting Controller

    CBRE (Melville, NY)


    Property Accounting Controller

     

    Job ID

     

    231592

     

    Posted

     

    04-Aug-2025

     

    Service line

     

    Advisory Segment

     

    Role type

     

    Full-time

     

    Areas of Interest

     

    Accounting/Finance

     

    Location(s)

     

    Melville - New York - United States of America

    About The Role:

    We are looking for a Property Controller for CBRE Investment Accounting & Reporting Solutions, an exciting and growing environment. Contributors in this role assist the team in coordinating financial reporting and analytical review of the property owner entities.

    What You'll Do:

    + Produce financial reporting packages (such as work-papers) and other required financial information and analytics for all property related entities.

    + Work with client’s auditors for interim and year end audits; draft annual audit reports.

    + Compile, analyze, and track financial data by performing detailed review of monthly property owner reports such as: operating statement variance reports, aged receivables, aged payables, and capital expenditures variance to budget.

    + Support the daily activities of cash management, such as: preparing monthly bank reconciliations, reviewing cash balances, preparing capital calls or loan draws, preparing distribution waterfalls, managing cash security deposits, and ensuring fees payable to management company are accurately calculated and paid timely.

    + Review lease abstracts and lease recurring charge set up.

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

    + May support junior team members and provide technical guidance or training to others.

    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 in accounting or finance and 7+ years of accounting experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

    + Prior experience in real estate accounting and analytics is preferred.

    + Communicates clearly and concisely. Should have fluent written and verbal interpersonal skills.

    + Requires intermediate knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) regulations including proven knowledge of financial terms and principles to include accounting methods: cash, accrual, fair value, and GAAP.

    + Knowledge of real estate terms, definitions, and real estate analytical methodology.

     

    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

     

    CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the property controller position is $120,000 annually and the maximum salary for the property controller position is $130,000 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.

     

    **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)