Finance & Contract Support Manager

Finance & Contract Support Manager

CBRE

New York, NY • On-site

$175K/yr

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago


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8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

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Job description

Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) Local is a hard services-led, tailored facility management solution. We self-perform hard services while partnering with best-in-class soft service providers to offer custom facility and project management solutions to our clients. We focus on empowering our team with a high-level of downstream accountability, resulting in an agile and efficient service delivery.
In addition to our core facility and project management capabilities, our platform offers direct access to our Best-in-Classservices, including ESG, Security Consulting, Workplace Strategy, and Workplace Experience.
About the role:
As a CBRE Finance Manager, you will manage the team responsible for producing limited output associated with Finance Strategy and Operations, including but not limited to the annual budget preparation, monthly forecasts, strategic planning, and management reporting.
This job is part of the Financial Strategy and Operations job function. They are responsible for maintaining accounting, financial, and reporting policies and controls.
What You'll Do:
  • Provide formal supervision to employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.
  • Coordinate and manage 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.
  • Oversee the budgeting process, forecasting process, strategic planning process, and standard management reporting.
  • Review balance sheet account analysis, statement of cash flows and supporting schedules, and standard consolidated reporting packs for accuracy.
  • Review and approve basic monthly journal entries.
  • Produce a variety of routine and ad hoc financial reports, packages, and pro forma analyses for senior management and planning unit.
  • Coordinate research, development, and preparation of accounting policy and procedures.
  • Exchange and explain difficult information, convey performance expectations, and handle sensitive issues.
  • Influence parties of shared interests to reach an agreement.
  • Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Influence parties of shared interests to reach an agreement.
  • Apply knowledge of own discipline and how own discipline integrates with others to achieve team and departmental objectives.
  • Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve day-to-day and moderately complex issues which may or may not be evident in existing systems and processes.

What You'll Need:
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred with 3-5 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 preferred.
  • Ability to guide the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations and handle problems.
  • Leadership skills to motivate team impact on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the job discipline and department.
  • In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
  • Extensive organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.
  • Intermediate math skills. Ability to calculate complicated figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

Qualifications
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
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.
Applicant AI Use Disclosure
We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.
CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Finance Manager position is $120,500 annually [or $57.93 per hour] and the maximum salary for the Finance Manager position is $175,000 annually [or $84.13 per hour]. 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 recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

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The real estate industry is undergoing significant and exciting change, increasingly driven by data and technology. At CBRE, the world's premier commercial real estate services company, we empower teams to take ownership over that technology and shape it, offering both nimble, research-driven product design and the resources of a Fortune 500 business. We approach culture with intention, valuing camaraderie, collaboration, inclusivity and a healthy work/life balance. The user experience team is passionate about the quality, usability, and simplicity of the experiences we create. Individuals in these roles gather these key user insights, and then use them to inspire and inform product strategy and design solutions. We partner closely with each other, engineering, and product management to create innovative, usable, great-looking products.

Industry

Real estate

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Dallas, TX, US

Year founded

1906

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Frequently asked questions

Q: What skills or qualities help someone succeed as a Finance Manager?

A: To succeed as a Finance Manager, key technical skills include proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting, as well as expertise in financial analysis tools such as Excel and financial software like SAP or Oracle. Additionally, strong soft skills like effective communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities are crucial for managing teams, making strategic decisions, and driving business growth. By combining these technical and soft skills, a Finance Manager can effectively drive financial performance, build strong relationships with stakeholders, and support long-term business success.

Q: What is the career path for a Finance Manager?

A: A Finance Manager's typical career progression involves starting as an entry-level Financial Analyst, progressing to a mid-level Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager, and eventually becoming a senior-level Finance Director or Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Key opportunities for skill development and growth include mastering financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting, as well as developing leadership and strategic planning skills through certifications like the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA). Long-term, Finance Managers may pursue executive roles, such as CFO or CEO, or transition into related fields like investment banking, private equity, or consulting.



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