Project Finance Manager (Level 1)

　　Job ID

　　150598

　　Posted

　　17-Jan-2024

　　Service line

　　GWS Segment

　　Role type

　　Full-time

　　Areas of Interest

　　Accounting/Finance, Facilities Management, Project Management

　　Location(s)

　　Foster City - California - United States of America, San Francisco - California - United States of America

　　JOB SUMMARY

　　Primary responsibility of the project cost analyst is to track the overall financial status, measure cost elements and key indicators such as budgets, actuals, trends, reserves and estimates to complete, and to ultimately monitor the performance of the capital project as assigned On a routine basis, PCAs will perform a variety of cost, schedule and process workflow reporting exercises and employ a variety of industry best practices, in accordance with company guidelines, in an effort to drive the successful completion of tasked objectives.

　　This position will routinely interface with cross functional departments, internal project management teams and owner representative consultants. PCAs should be prepared to prioritize their work based on critical elements, new and changing information, and work alongside the project team to achieve cost and schedule targets.

　　ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

　　•Consistently exhibit excellent communication and effective people skills.

　　•Assist project teams with data entry of project cost information such as commitments, invoices, trends, reclasses, and all project documents into eBuilder.

　　•Interface with company financial systems as necessary to analyze costs, and review eBuilder regularly to ensure cost information is in alignment with SAP.

　　•Assist and collaborate on building, populating, and updating cost reports and/or dashboards in eBuilder as required for multiple projects in the program portfolio.

　　•Provide regular communication on project cost, schedule and risk status to project team members and stakeholders.

　　•Collect & organize data in SAP as well as eBuilder to generate monthly progress reports (CMR).

　　•Organize, reporting, and managing cost data for project benchmarking.

　　•Assist the project team with (IT) Sparc ticket requests to address any system issues.

　　•Perform ad hoc reporting and analysis functions as needed to address immediate concerns in a timely manner.

　　•Perform final project cost closeout activities and assist PMs with closing out open commitments and purchase orders to establish the final total cost of projects.

　　•Update schedules, project record documents, and forecasts in eBuilder.

　　•Coordinate with PMIS consultant team to perform workflow process, reporting and system maintenance improvements.

　　•Perform monthly detail review of qualitative data integrity for BI dashboard integration.

　　Performs other duties as assigned.

　　SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

　　Provides formal supervision to individual employees within single functional or operational area. Approves subordinate's recommendations for staff recruitment, selection, promotion, advancement, corrective action and termination. Effectively recommends same for direct reports to next level management for review and approval. Plans and monitors appropriate staffing levels and utilization of labor, including overtime. Prepares and delivers performance appraisal for staff. Mentors and coaches team members to further develop competencies. Leads by example and models behaviors that are consistent with the company's values.

　　QUALIFICATIONS

　　To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential 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 the essential functions.

　　EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

　　Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university in a business related field. Requires a minimum of six years related experience to include at least two years in a lead or supervisory capacity. Public accounting experience preferred.

　　Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel – Intermediate; must be comfortable with producing spreadsheets, using accounting data formulas, pivot tables and charts. Familiarity with PowerBI dashboard reporting.

　　PREFERRED SAP S4/HANA EXPERIENCE

　　1-2 years of project cost, project engineering, and/or project scheduling experience. PMIS experience (e-Builder / Procore, etc.). Project controls, cost estimating, risk management and/or contract management a plus.

　　COMMUNICATION SKILLS

　　Ability to apply excellent written and verbal communication skills to accurately explain/report activity. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers. Ability to respond effectively to sensitive issues and work collaboratively with business partners, key employees, top management, and client groups on various projects.

　　FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE

　　Requires in-depth knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate complex figures. Ability to forecast and prepare budgets. Conducts financial/business analysis including the preparation of reports. Broad, in-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), concepts. SEC reporting experience desired (depending on the specific finance role).

　　REASONING ABILITY

　　Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex financial information and transactions and accounting principles. Ability to independently research complex accounting transactions/issues. Ability to problem-solve, both independently and working as a team. Requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills. Draws upon the analysis of others and makes recommendations that have a direct impact on the company.

　　SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

　　Decisions made with thorough understanding of procedures, company policies, and business practices to achieve general results and deadlines. Responsible for setting work unit and/or project deadlines. Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to department.

　　Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

　　CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Proj Finance Mgr position is $110,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Proj Finance Mgr position is $115,000 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 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. We also provide reasonable accommodations, as needed, throughout the job application process. If you have a disability that inhibits your ability to apply for a position through our online application process, you may contact us via email at [email protected] or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

　　NOTE: Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing. If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter.

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