Fund Accounting Director

Fund Accounting Director

Job ID

289093

Posted

04-Aug-2026

Service line

Advisory Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Accounting/Finance

Location(s)

Bloomington - Minnesota - United States of America, Chicago - Illinois - United States of America, Dallas - Texas - United States of America, Minneapolis - Minnesota - United States of America, New York City - New York - United States of America

About The Role:

As a CBRE Fund Accounting Director, you will be responsible for overseeing the strategic direction and execution of fund accounting activities. You will manage a team of accountants and ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting for assigned portfolios.

What You'll Do:

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• Manage capital requests and budgeting processes, including reviewing new contracts and business opportunities. May oversee multiple transactions of varying complexity.
• Oversee fund structuring, including set-up and ongoing maintenance, joint venture structuring, related inquiries, subscriptions, and redemption terms and conditions.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality work products and consistently meet deadlines. Serve as a subject matter expert in real estate and/or debt accounting under U.S. GAAP.
• Implement best practices through automation and effective controls, while continuously optimizing the operating model.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in consolidation, income allocation, and financial statement reporting.
• Manage portfolio budgets, forecasts, and reports for clients and investors.
• Act as a liaison and strategically build relationships with key internal partners across CBRE departments, as well as external stakeholders, including clients and third-party service providers.
• Coordinate year-end audit and tax processes to ensure efficient execution and enhance client experience. Collaborate internally to address special requirements as defined in the Management Agreement and scope of services under the Financial Services Agreement.
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• Coordinate and manage the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff. Set and track staff and department deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed.
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What You'll Need:

To perform this job successfully, an individual will need to perform each crucial duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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• Prior experience with complex real estate open-ended funds, including consolidation, non-controlling interests, joint ventures, and multi-jurisdictional structures.
• Deep knowledge of real estate accounting software; Yardi experience is a plus.
• Expertise in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) regulations.
• High level of confidence in reading and interpreting Limited Partnership Agreements (LPAs) and providing guidance to CBRE accounting teams and clients.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize effectively, and ensure multiple deadlines are met.
• Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention is preferred.
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CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for this position is $160,000 annually and the maximum salary for this position is $180,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE's applicable benefit program.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for this position is $160,000 annually and the maximum salary for this position is $180,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE's applicable benefit program.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company's success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

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