Finance Manager: Summit, New Jersey

Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) - Local is a hard services-led, tailored facility management solution. We self-perform hard services while partnering with best-in-class soft service providers to offer custom facility and project management solutions to our clients. We focus on empowering our team with a high-level of downstream accountability resulting in an agile and efficient service delivery. In addition to our core facility and project management capabilities, our platform offers direct access to our Best-in-Class services including ESG, Security Consulting, Workplace Strategy, and Workplace Experience. About the Role: As a CBRE Finance Manager, you will manage the team responsible for producing limited output associated with Finance Strategy and Operations, including but not limited to the annual budget preparation, monthly forecasts, strategic planning, and management reporting. This job is part of the Financial Strategy and Operations job function. They are responsible for maintaining accounting, financial, and reporting policies and controls. A Finance Manager supporting clients plays a crucial role in managing financial operations, providing strategic insights, and fostering strong client relationships. This position requires a blend of financial acumen, analytical skills, and excellent communication to effectively serve clients' financial needs and contribute to business growth. What Youu2019ll Do: Financial Planning and Analysis: Developing and maintaining, preparing forecasts, budgets, and variance analyses to support decision-making for clients for OPEX and CAPEX. This includes analyzing large volumes of data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks. Client Relationship Management: Handling clients' financial needs, concerns, and objectives, ensuring their fiscal matters receive top priority. This is crucial for client retention, business growth, and reputation. Financial Reporting: Preparing comprehensive financial reports, such as Operational Expenses by various categories: 3rd party vendor spend (janitorial, landscape, Fire Inspection, plus Utilities by each locations) Strategic Financial Guidance: Acting as a key advisor to clients, offering financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making, including investment analysis, cost optimization, and pricing strategy to all 3rd party vendors. Review all pricing contracts and make recommendations to seek cost-savings Risk Management: Identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial risks for clients, such as market fluctuations, interest rate changes, and credit risks. Compliance and Audit: Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, managing financial audits, and acting as a point of contact for external auditors. Operational Oversight: Overseeing day-to-day financial operations, including accounts receivable and payable, and driving continuous improvement in accounting practices. Manages month-end accruals internal processes and clientu2019s specific internal accounting procedures. What Youu2019ll Need: Strong Financial and Accounting Knowledge: In-depth understanding of accounting principles, financial regulations, and corporate financial planning. Analytical Skills: Ability to interpret large volumes of data, spot anomalies, assess risks, and provide data-driven insights. Tools like Excel, Power BI, and Power Point. Plus you have knowledge of SQL or Macros. Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly and effectively to clients and internal stakeholders, and to build strong relationships. Technical Proficiency: Experience with financial management software (e.g., ERP systems) and strong Excel and modeling skills. Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: Ability to identify issues, propose solutions, and make informed financial decisions. Client-Centric Approach: A focus on understanding and addressing client needs and objectives. Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field is typically required, with minimum 10-years of finance and accounting experience private or public company. Why CBRE? When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps 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 u2014 respect, integrity, service and excellence u2014 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 potential. We welcome all applicants. 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. What Youu2019ll Need: + Bachelor's Degree preferred with 5-8 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. + Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information. + Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions. + In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. + Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset. + Ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future New Jersey Residents: CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidateu2019s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Finance Manager position is $96,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Finance Manager position is $140,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidateu2019s skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBREu2019s applicable benefit program. Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have 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 companyu2019s 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 or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)

Created: 2026-03-09