Divisional Finance Director

Divisional Finance Director

Job ID

302286

Posted

26-Oct-2026

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Accounting/Finance

Location(s)

Fremont - California - United States of America

About the Role

As a CBRE Divisional Finance Director, you will be the finance leader for a Direct Line Divisional and oversee all of its financial responsibilities. You will contribute to the Division's growth plan by setting and delivering key initiatives, leading people and processes, engaging closely with customers, and governing the company's financial reporting and compliance requirements. This job is part of the Financial Strategy and Operations job function, which maintains accounting, financial, and reporting policies and controls.

Working closely with the Division Leadership Team, you will identify, analyze and implement ways to improve business performance. You will add value to decision making and help develop and implement the divisional and company business plan.

Buy-in from the Division Leadership Team is critical to your success. So is a deep understanding of the Division and its customers, combined with consistent application of finance processes and procedures.

What You'll Do

Customers and Business Partnership

• Build strong working relationships with the Managing Director and the Division senior management team.
• Work with the wider CBRE Finance, Controllership, Business Service Organization (BSO) and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) teams to fulfill ad hoc information requests.
• Understand, report on and deliver complex contractual obligations, such as glide path savings and customer Gross Maximum Price (GMP) commitments, and recognize revenue and costs on time.
• Drive CBRE transformation and client initiatives, working with other functions to align deliverables and results.
• Work with the Operations team to support initiatives within the business.
• Negotiate with external partners, vendors and customers with divergent interests to reach a common goal.

Financial Reporting

• Review and challenge monthly Division profit and loss (P&L) statements, balance sheets and forecast submissions.
• Participate in formal monthly Division reviews and regular contract and project reviews, prioritizing underperforming contracts and projects.
• Oversee the preparation of accurate Divisional reports in line with the company timetable, including monthly reporting, plans and forecasts.
• Prepare cost-benefit reports and proactive analysis to improve BU performance.
• Assess forecast and plan submissions and identify risks and opportunities in the underlying assumptions.
• Drive continuous improvement in the timeliness, accuracy and efficiency of reporting.
• Provide ad hoc support and financial analysis as required.

Planning, Budgeting and Strategy

• Plan and execute budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning processes, and standard management reporting.
• Lead the annual and quarterly Division plan submissions, identifying risks and opportunities based on trends and business knowledge.
• Lead discussions on budgeting and forecasting analysis and how it correlates with actual performance.
• Challenge the Division when performance trends off track.
• Ensure balance sheet and cash flow plans are prepared.
• Review input from staff and business partners to support strategic planning, and contribute to the divisional strategy and Target Operating Model.
• Execute capex projects under company approval guidelines.

Financial Governance and Controls

• Own the financial integrity of the Division P&L and balance sheet.
• Ensure CBRE and statutory reporting and governance obligations are met and applied consistently across the division.
• Hold Division finance managers accountable for balance sheet governance and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) control requirements.
• Develop financial policies and procedures, along with targets and benchmarking processes, to challenge the financial information that divisional finance staff provide.
• Manage overheads actively and look for efficiency savings.
• Provide information and resolve issues raised by external and internal auditors.

Leadership and People Management

• Provide formal supervision to employees, give regular feedback and guidance to BU finance managers, and oversee recruiting and hiring. Track training and development and conduct performance evaluations and coaching.
• Build, lead and motivate a diverse, effective team and empower members to take responsibility and accountability. Coordinate the team's daily activities: set work schedules, assign tasks, cross-train staff, and set and track deadlines.
• Lead structured performance management, personal development, talent and succession activities to build a strong pipeline of talent, and communicate regularly with divisional finance and contract support staff on operational objectives and achievements.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across Operations, Finance, Controllership, BSO and FP&A. Make sure business issues are identified promptly, escalated to the right level and tracked through the monthly contract, project and Division review process.
• Work with management to establish departmental priorities to meet deadlines, applying strong knowledge of multiple disciplines, the business, and the key drivers that affect departmental and cross-functional performance.
• Lead by example and model behaviors consistent with CBRE RISE values. Persuade managers and colleagues to take action, guided by the organization's functional business plans.
• Identify and solve multi-dimensional, complex, operational and organizational problems using the right resources within or outside the department, and significantly improve existing methods, processes and standards within the job discipline.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 8-12 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Professional accounting qualification, such as Chartered Accountant (or equivalent), preferred.
• Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention is preferred.
• Leadership skills to set, manage and achieve targets with a direct impact on multiple departments results within a function, and the ability to lead the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations, and handle problems.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Expert organizational skills, an advanced inquisitive mindset, and sophisticated math skills, including the ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.
• Hands-on experience managing teams in a complex multinational environment, including continental Europe, with an understanding of cross-border, multi-service-line operations, a track record of achieving results through others, and commercial acumen.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional and cross-business teams in a matrix environment and a customer focus toward internal and external customers.
• A calm manner under pressure and changing priorities, a confidential and discreet approach, and willingness to travel as the role requires.
• Preferred: service industry experience, including GMP, cost plus and fixed price commercial models; involvement in acquisitions and the integration of new businesses; and formal management training.

All details are provided for guidance only. They do not necessarily limit the responsibilities and accountabilities of the job. Full details of employment terms are provided within offers of employment and the appropriate company policies.

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 forwardthinking 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 realize your full potential.

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.

Our Values in Hiring

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

Disclaimers

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

Relocation assistance and sign-on bonuses may be available on select positions only, for qualified candidates based on role requirements and experience

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CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Divisional Finance Director is $190,000 annually and the maximum of $225,000 annually. The compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on their skills, qualifications, and experience.

This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance

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).

About CBRE Group, Inc. CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm and a premier provider of critical infrastructure services. The company has more than 155,000 employees serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage servicing, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience, critical infrastructure); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.

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