Controller

Job ID

166522

Posted

15-May-2024

Service line

Advisory Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Accounting/Finance

Location(s)

Helsinki - Uusimaa - Finland

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE), a Fortune 100 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2023 revenue). The company has more than 115,000 employees serving clients in more than 100 countries. It has also been voted the industry’s top brand by the Lipsey Company for 22 consecutive years and has been named one of Fortune’s “Most Admired Companies” for thirteen years in a row, including being ranked number one in the real estate sector in 2023, the fourth time in the last five years.

CBRE serves a diverse range of clients with an integrated suite of services, including facilities, transaction and project management, property management, investment management, appraisal and valuation, property leasing, strategic consulting, property sales, and mortgage services and development services.

CBRE Finland Oy is part of CBRE Group, with more than 130 professionals working in offices at Helsinki HQ and in satellite offices around Finland.

We are now looking for a passionate and experienced Controller to a key role in the Client Reporting team.

In this role, you will be the first point of contact in all client accounting and tax reporting matters for our accounting and controlling teams. You will own the accounting and accounts payable processes and have a responsibility to train and develop the team members. You will also be hands-on with your own client accounting and reporting responsibilities. There is also a place for you in the financial tool support and development team.

We appreciate your high motivation to developing yourself and your work as well as excellent interpersonal skills with an entrepreneurial mindset – If you recognize yourself in this, we might be a perfect match!

Key responsibilities

• Ownership of the accounting and tax reporting processes; responsibility to ensure processes and controls are aligned with local laws

• Knowledge management & training responsibility for accounting, tax reporting; IFRS knowledge is a bonus

• Client accounting and reporting responsibilities with nominated clients; ensure accuracy P&L and Balance sheet in co-operation with the controller. This includes management of the month-end and year-end closings, journal and general ledger management, balance sheet reconciliations, balance sheet analytics, and other reporting submissions for external clients.

What we are looking for?

• Suitable higher education or long-term experience from accounting and/or finance

• Relevant professional experience in a financial controller role, preferably in a global business environment

• Excellent accounting skills

• Experience in accounting systems, understanding the digital environment in financial accounting

• Ability to develop and improve processes and ways of working

• A people person who likes to work in a team and support others

• Excellent communication skills and drive to build relationships at all levels

• Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time

• Fluency in Finnish and English, both verbally and in writing in a professional working environment

What we offer You:

• Talented and ambitious colleagues who are ready to help you whenever needed

• Meaningful career and keys to developing your expertise

• Being part of our growth, exciting changes and future opportunities

• Flexible way of working – It’s easy to balance your working life and personal life

• Lunch- and cultural benefits to keep your soul and body fed

Are you interested? Send your application via the provided link with your CV and salary request by Wednesday 05.06.2024. For any questions about the position please contact Krista Ruigendjik, Head of Property Management, +358 406531835, at following times:

Friday 17th May at 14.00-15.00 or

Thursday 23rd May at 15.00-16.00

Welcome to CBRE!

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)