Financial Controller

2 weeks ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia CBRE Full time
  • Join a global leader in commercial real estate
  • Controllership role responsible for a small team across APAC
  • Brisbane based position with flexible working options
Financial Controller - Pacific

Job ID

169376

Posted

05-Jun-2024

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Accounting/Finance

Location(s)

Brisbane - Queensland - Australia
  • Join a global leader in commercial real estate
  • Controllership role responsible for a small team across APAC
  • Brisbane based position with flexible working options
Culture of our team at CBRE

A US Fortune 500 company, CBRE is the global leader in real estate services and leverages the industry's most powerful knowledge base to meet the commercial real estate needs of its clients worldwide. Our vision is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, globally capable real estate service firm. Globally we employ over 50,000 employees and operate in 42 countries.

At CBRE, our people enjoy working in a global real estate and property services organization with tremendous scale. Every day you are empowered to be better and this is achieved through the platform and resources you have access to and the ability to work in an inclusive and collaborative environment where you will be challenged to grow and be your best every day.

Here's a snapshot of your day

The Finance Controller is responsible for all external financial reporting tasks which include month-end close, compliance with global policies and accounting standards, annual statutory reporting and tax returns for the CBRE GWS legal entities.
  • Manage and coordinate an effective and timely month end close in accordance with US GAAP to meet Group reporting requirements.
  • Ensure the accuracy and integrity of accounting records and financial systems, as well as identify opportunities to enhance system efficiencies.
  • Drive segment wide consistency in adoption of financial and operational controls including implementation of SOX policies and global policies.
  • Responsible for technical accounting/ interpretation of standards, i.e. US GAAP and IFRS.
  • Ensure timeliness and accuracy of statutory financial reporting and tax returns by working closely with external auditors and tax agents.
  • Give direction and leadership to the GWS controllership team, including the effective management, motivation, and development of the team.
  • Build and develop high level relationships with business and functional leaders.
  • Communicate regularly with business partners to ensure they are fully informed of any accounting initiatives.
  • Lead the team in servicing the needs of business and the nurturing relationships across support functions.
  • Proactively drives and engages in process improvement projects/ global initiatives.
The Ideal Candidate
  • Previous experience with US GAAP reporting, financial control, audit and internal controls.
  • Strong IFRS and local tax knowledge
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and able to explain complex problems to all stakeholders
  • Minimum 12 years of experience in accounting and finance related role, with people management experience
  • Ability to proactively drive and influence changes within the organisation through excellent stakeholder management skills
  • Practical, hands on approach to problem solving
  • Able to handle ambiguity and adapt to rapidly changing circumstances
  • Natural curiosity and a desire to understand the business
Education and Qualification:
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or other finance related area
  • Qualified Accountant (or local equivalent)
  • Big 4 audit experience is a plus
Can we inspire you to join us?

People are the foundation upon which our success is built. Our company is diverse and so are the opportunities for professional and career development. Our people are free to expand their skills and knowledge to drive their careers and reach their full potential.

We value flexibility and our people work in ways that meet their work/life commitments and support their wellbeing, development, and performance. Apart of a rewarding career with great developmental opportunities within GWS and across other areas of CBRE, our people benefit from a range of educational, financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits and programs, corporate partnerships, and discounts, CBRE Cares Foundation, competitive leave offerings and paid volunteer days.
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