Financial Accounting Manager

• Lead and manage the Financial Control Operations for CBRE Pacific
• Support the continued growth of a global commercial real estate business
• Hybrid role based in Brisbane CBD, Land of the Turrbal People
  

About the opportunity:

• Lead and coordinate a timely and accurate month-end close process in line with US GAAP and Group reporting timelines.
• Oversee all local reporting requirements including annual audit; indirect tax filings (GST/FBT), and corporate income tax filings.
• Ensure the consistent application of financial and operational controls, including SOX and global policy implementation.
• Partner with the CFO, Finance Business Partners and regional/global teams on key initiatives, accounting treatments and policy changes.
• Oversee AR and AP functions.
• Provide guidance on technical accounting matters, including US GAAP and IFRS interpretations.
• Lead and develop a high-performing controllership team.
• Co-ordinate with Shared Services, Tax and Treasury teams to ensure smooth operations and compliance.
• Contribute to global finance transformation and continuous improvement projects.
  

About You:

• Qualified Accountant (CA/CPA or equivalent) with minimum 10+ years post qualified experience.
• Previous recent experience with US GAAP or ASX controlled environment or Big 4 audit experience will be highly advantageous.
• Strong AIFRS and local tax knowledge including FBT and GST and experience with Percentage of Completion (POC) accounting.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial control, audit and internal controls.
• Well-developed leadership skills and the ability to lead and mentor teams located in Brisbane and offshore to drive best practice.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with an ability to explain complex problems to all stakeholders.
• Maintain a practical, hands-on approach to problem solving.
• Resilient in challenging situations and able to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances.
  

So, what's in it for you?

• Working alongside an experienced and established team & leader.
• Our company is diverse and so are the opportunities for professional and career development.
• 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.
• We are proud to be certified as a Family Inclusive Workplace in Australia. This is a great recognition to our different policies, programs and benefits which help us build a great family friendly workplace culture.
  

About us:

CBRE is the world's leading & largest commercial real estate services & investment firm; a growing & visionary organisation, comprised of the best & brightest professionals. Creating the real estate solutions of tomorrow, so businesses & people thrive. We work in every dimension of commercial real estate.

Our mission is to realise the potential in all the businesses & people we work with, so that together we can create the real estate solutions of the future. We are driven by the entrepreneurial spirit of our people & the diverse needs of our clients. We are invested in the development & unique needs of our diverse employees & strive to create an inclusive environment that allows our employee to bring their full selves to work.

Can we inspire you to join us?

At CBRE, our unwavering commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion begins with you. We are strengthening our inclusive culture, so everyone feels safe, valued, and heard. Because when you belong, we all succeed.
We are striving to remove barriers and improve the employment prospects of people with disability or long-term health conditions. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process.

We welcome and encourage First Nations People to apply.

Be inspired to elevate your career to new heights.

Please note the successful applicant will be required to undertake pre-employment background screening by our external third-party provider.

We look forward to hearing from you! #WeAreCBRE