Senior Benefits & Payroll Accounting Manager

CBRE - Dallas, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Dallas, TX

Real Estate

About the position

The Sr Benefits & Payroll Accounting Manager will support accounting, planning, and analysis activities related to payroll and benefit programs for over 40,000 employees in the US. This role serves as a finance partner for the HR Benefits and Payroll organization and collaborates with various controllership teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of payroll and benefit plan operations, a collaborative approach, and effective communication skills across finance and non-finance departments. This is a hybrid position requiring two days a week in the Richardson office for team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Support the accounting and operations of US benefit programs and Payroll transactions.
• Be responsible for compensation/benefit areas for the monthly close, coordinating with Segment Accounting Teams, Business Finance, People Teams, and the Shared Services Organization.
• Accountable for complying with and continually improving robust accounting and reporting processes.
• Contribute to key accounting projects and deliverables to ensure deadlines are met.
• Act as primary/secondary contact with internal and external auditors on accounting matters.
• Responsible for key internal financial reports produced by the team.
• Maintain compliance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and/or Finance.
• At least eight years' experience including a combination of 2-3 years each in public accounting, benefits/payroll accounting, and corporate accounting environment.
• CPA (or equivalent) is required.
• Solid understanding of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Broad experience with large financial systems such as Oracle, PeopleSoft, Hyperion, etc.
• Knowledge of real estate service industry and terminology.
• Experience with Alteryx and Power BI is a plus.
• External and internal audit/SOX compliance experience.
• Overall understanding and experience in application of GAAP.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Alteryx and Power BI.
• Knowledge of real estate service industry and terminology.

Benefits

• Support and resources of a global firm.
• Access to the best tools, training, and leaders in the industry.
• Opportunities for constant learning and professional development.