Assistant Controller
ID do trabalho
261605
Publicado
20-Mar-2026
Linha de serviço
GWS Segment
Tipo de função
Período integral
Localização(ões)
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.

CBRE GWS
A CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) trabalha com clientes para tornar o setor imobiliário um contribuinte significativo para a produtividade e o desempenho organizacional. Nosso modelo de gestão de contas está no centro da nossa abordagem centrada no cliente para oferecer soluções imobiliárias integradas. Cada cliente é atribuído a um líder dedicado e é apoiado por recursos regionais e globais, aproveitando a plataforma mais robusta do setor. A CBRE GWS oferece resultados superiores consistentes e mensuráveis para nossos clientes em todas as etapas do ciclo de vida e em todos os setores e regiões.

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