Finance & Leasing Analyst

• Reviews, compares, and analyzes operating expense and tax reconciliation statements received from landlords to ensure expenses charged to client are in compliance with lease clauses. Requests additional information, assesses materiality and recommends action for additional audit and recovery.
• Coordinates and performs full scope audits for lease administration clients; obtains client approval for audits, selects audit team, and coordinates the audit schedule and process.
• Prepares reports of audit findings and assists with negotiating audit findings with clients and their landlords to ensure accurate credits and appropriate charges are made.
• Acts as team lead, overseeing the preparation of CAM reconciliations for accuracy and adherence to business control standards and guidelines (performing the quality control).
• Understands and ensures that audit contracts between CBRE and clients properly identify fees including sharing of audit savings, travel reimbursements, etc.
• Ensures that the lease administration team operates under those contract requirements to maximize revenue for CBRE.
• Tracks audit savings by client and verifies that all savings have been accurately recorded.
• Prepares and updates training procedures for desktop operating expense reconciliation and tenant recovery preparation.
• Assists manager in analysis of Client portfolios relating to operating expenses and design audit plans for clients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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

High school degree or general education degree required plus a minimum of five years related work experience, preferably including property management or real estate accounting. Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university with Accounting, Finance or Real Estate preferred.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers. Ability to effectively present information.

FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE

Requires in-depth knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate complex figures and conduct financial/business analysis including the preparation of reports.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents. Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations. Requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

Advanced knowledge of computer software and hardware (i.e. Microsoft Office Suite Products), database applications and spreadsheet design. Ability to work well under pressure. Advanced organizational skills.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

Decisions made with general understanding of procedures and company policies to achieve set results and deadlines. Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to co-workers and supervisor and clients.