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Posted on Sept. 25, 2025
- Helsinki, Finland
- 0 - 0 USD (yearly)
- Full Time
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Controller
Job ID
238379
Posted
25-Sep-2025
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 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend) serving clients in more than 100 countries. It also has 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 Finland Oy is part of CBRE Group, with approx. 120 professionals working in offices in Helsinki HQ and satellite offices around Finland. We offer a broad range of commercial real estate services for real estate investors and occupier clients such as sales advising, debt advisory, leasing, valuations, transactions, consulting, workplace and building consultancy as well as asset and shopping centre management. To learn more, visit our website at www.cbre.fi
We are now looking for a passionate and experienced Controller for a key role in our Client Reporting team.
In this role, you will deliver comprehensive Controlling services to clients, including international and Finnish-based Investment and Asset Managers. You will also work closely with internal stakeholders, such as financial specialists, lease administrators, property and technical managers, and dedicated Client Managers. Understanding client requirements and ensuring efficient ways of working are essential.
You will maintain and build strong relationships both internally and externally with the financial team, property management team, other business functions, partners, and clients. You’ll have the support of professional yet easy-going finance colleagues.
You understand real estate, financial standards, and processes. You are productive, energetic, and capable of handling tight deadlines. You thrive in environments that involve people, processes and you approach challenges with curiosity and a development-oriented mindset. Digitization, IT, and the optimization of automation systems inspire you.
Key responsibilities
- Plan, schedule, and manage finance-related tasks in alignment with the Client Engagement Letter
- Execute finance-related services for clients, collaborating with team members. An autonomous role that offers opportunities to influence work processes professionally, supported by experienced colleagues. 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.
- Manage customer expectations and act as the key finance contact for selected clients
- Support the Client Manager from a financial perspective
- Actively foster long-term client relationships
- Share experiences and insights across the finance client teams, and escalate issues to the Director, Client Accounting, and the Client Manager with proposed solutions
- Opportunity to develop expertise and achieve excellence as a top-notch real estate controller
- Leverage client insights to support and lead the development of services based on market needs
Your profile
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in accounting, controlling, or similar roles in real estate
- A drive and can-do attitude combined with excellent teamwork skills
- Solid knowledge of real estate accounting, VAT, FAS and IFRS (knowledge of CIT is a plus)
- Excellent understanding of auditing and a comprehensive understanding of interconnected processes
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel, and familiarity with ERP / accounting systems and reporting software
- An ability to understand the big picture and how elements interrelate
- Proven experience working with varied clients or multiple companies is a plus
- Excellent communication skills in Finnish and English, both verbal and written
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
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 — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and make full use of your own expertise. 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.
Does this all sound like a perfect match for your career ambitions? Send your application via the link provided by 09.10.2025.
For any further questions about the position or application process please contact Minna Pylkäs, Director Accounting & Reporting, +358 400 830140, during the following times:
Tuesday 30.9. during 9-11 and
Thursday 2.10. during 12-14
Welcome to CBRE!
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