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Assistant Controller
Identifiant de l’emploi
261605
Publié
20-mar-2026
Gamme de services
GWS Segment
Type de rôle
Temps plein
Site(s)
Remote - US - Remote - US - United States of America
About the Role:

The Assistant Controller is a key leader within the Finance organization and supports the Controller in overseeing the company’s accounting operations, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and maintaining a strong internal control environment. This role manages the month‑end close process, leads a team of accounting professionals, and performs detailed balance sheet reviews to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings a blend of technical accounting expertise, SOX experience, and leadership capability.


What You'll Do:

Financial Accounting & Reporting

  • Lead and manage critical components of the close processes to ensure timely, accurate, and complete financial results.
  • Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
  • Conduct thorough balance sheet reviews, identifying risks and opportunities for improvement.
  • Oversee or support consolidations process, ensuring accuracy in eliminations, intercompany activity, and consolidated reporting.

Internal Controls & Compliance

  • Maintain, monitor, and enhance SOX‑compliant internal controls, ensuring documentation, testing, and remediation activities are completed on schedule.
  • Partner with internal and external auditors, providing required documentation and supporting audit procedures.
  • Ensure adherence to GAAP, company policies, and regulatory requirements.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

  • Manage, mentor, and develop a team, fostering a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate cross‑functionally with FP&A, Operations, HR, and other departments to ensure accurate financial data and smooth information flow.
  • Provide guidance on complex accounting issues and drive department initiatives and strategic projects.

Process Improvement & Systems

  • Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, enhance automation, and strengthen internal controls.
  • Support system implementations/upgrades, implementations, and enhancements related to financial reporting and accounting operations.
  • Contribute to the development and refinement of accounting policies, procedures, and best practices.

What You'll Need:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with 5-8 years of relevant experience; CPA preferred.
  • Big 4 public accounting experience (audit or assurance) preferred; national or large regional firm experience also considered.
  • Experience working in a Fortune 500 company or similarly large, complex corporate environment.
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and technical accounting principles.
  • Proven experience managing the month end close.
  • Recent hands on experience with SOX internal controls, including documentation, testing, and remediation.
  • Demonstrated team management experience with the ability to coach, develop, and motivate staff.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to perform detailed balance sheet reviews and identify issues proactively.
  • Partnership mindset with other organizations including HR, FP&A, Operations and Corporate Controllership
  • Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and problem solving abilities.


Why CBRE?

When you join CBRE, you become part of a global leader in commercial real estate and investment services that help 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 full potential.

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.

Disclosure:

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

Equal Pay Disclaimer
CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Assistant Controller position is $124,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Assistant Controller position is $180,000 annually. The compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on their skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.

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CBRE Solutions espaces globales (SEG) travaille avec les clients pour que l’immobilier contribue de manière importante à la productivité et au rendement de l’entreprise. Notre modèle de gestion de compte est au cœur de notre approche centrée sur le client pour offrir des solutions immobilières intégrées. Chaque client se voit confier à un responsable dédié et est soutenu par des ressources régionales et mondiales, tout en tirant parti de la plateforme la plus robuste de l’industrie. CBRE SEG fournit à ses clients des résultats supérieurs constants et mesurables à chaque étape du cycle de vie, dans tous les secteurs et toutes les régions du monde.

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