Job Description

Controller, Trammell Crow Company

Job Description:

The controller oversees the accounting for all corporate legal entities and a number of unconsolidated development projects. The controller leads a team of approximately 20 experienced accounting professionals including corporate and project accountants and reports to the global controller of the CBRE Real Estate Investment segment while also maintaining connectivity to Trammell Crow senior leadership. The successful candidate will be an experienced, hands-on controller with the ability to lead the team in the transition from a highly manual workflow to a more strategic, automated workflow, including a planned ERP implementation.

Responsibilities:

* Provide oversight of day-to-day accounting functions and the standard month-end, quarter-end and year-end processes
* Proactively identify and implement accounting process improvements
* Partner with the technology division on system implementation, upgrades, and customization
* Serve as the primary controllers contact for the development business; in consultation with the CBRE technical accounting team, determine the appropriate accounting for non-routine matters and advise the business on the accounting implications of proposed transactions
* Coordinate with internal and external auditors; facilitate the standalone audits of partnership entities
* Understand the disclosure implications of transactions and coordinate with the CBRE SEC reporting team to ensure the completeness and accuracy of development-related disclosures

Leadership:

* Set and effectively communicate department strategy and priorities, in alignment with the broader company and finance division strategy.
* Model and cultivate a continuous-improvement mindset; challenge existing processes and encourage the adoption of technology-based solutions and enhancements.
* Encourage collaboration and communication within and beyond the department; work effectively with leadership of other functional areas and with controllers of other CBRE business lines
* Work with direct reports to set performance-related goals and identify development opportunities. Provide ongoing informal and formal feedback.

Qualifications:

10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 7 years of management and supervisory experience and knowledge of U.S. public company internal control and reporting requirements. Solid working knowledge of development, construction, and/or real estate accounting. Strong technical grasp of U.S. GAAP, including ASC 606 and ASC 970. Demonstrated ability to implement process and/or system improvements and lead through periods of change. Track record of effectively managing both people and processes and contributing to the professional development of teams and direct reports.

Preferred qualifications:

CPA w/ Big 4 public accounting experience

In-depth experience with PeopleSoft

Experience leading the accounting aspects of an ERP implementation