Partner with the Pacific Controller to lead financial reporting, governance and controls across Pacific (Australia & New Zealand)

Background in complex, multi-entity environments

Brisbane | Land of the Turrbal people

The Opportunity:

We're seeking an experienced Financial Reporting & Control Manager to oversee controllership activities across our Pacific (Australia and Recent Zealand) business, partnering closely with the Pacific Controller to deliver robust financial reporting, governance, compliance, and operational excellence. This is a high-impact leadership role within a complex, multi-entity, fast-paced, and technically challenging environment.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders across Finance, Shared Services, and the broader business to ensure reporting integrity, maintain a strong control environment, and the delivery of continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage controllership activities across CBRE Pacific, partnering closely with the Pacific Controller
- Oversee statutory and regulatory reporting, audits and direct and indirect tax compliance
- Provide technical accounting guidance across US GAAP & IFRS and lead month-end close and group reporting
- Drive a robust internal control environment, including SOX compliance and process improvement initiatives
- Partner with Finance Business Partners on key transactions and their financial and P&L; impacts
- Contribute actively to finance transformation initiatives across the broader CBRE Group, including system implementations and entity restructures.
- Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing finance team while collaborating with our offshore Shared Services team to delivery high-quality financial outcomes.

About You:

- CA qualified with a degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline is essential
- Big 4 public practice background,



ideally gained to Manager level (or equivalent) combined with subsequent experience in a large, complex corporate environment.
- Several years of extensive experience of progressive finance and accounting experience, with meaningful experience across both public practice and industry
- Demonstrated financial control and controllership experience within complex, multi-entity organisations.
- Strong technical accounting capability, including US GAAP, IFRS, statutory reporting, and internal controls is highly advantageous
- Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills, experience managing audits, compliance and regulatory reporting
- Hands-on, resilient, and confident working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and tight deadlines.

What's in it for you?

- Take your career to the next level working within a global, multi-entity environment
- Work within an established function and have the autonomy to make a meaningful impact within it
- Recognised for achieving WORK180 Employer Endorsement and recognition as one of WORK180's Top Employers in 2025!
- 14 weeks paid primary carer leave, one-month return to work bonus' for primary carers, 4 weeks paid secondary carer's leave
- Discounted Qantas flights & Bupa healthcare
- Fitness passport, Wellbeing program and 2x paid volunteer days

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 forward-thinking 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 chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

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.

Please note the successful applicant will be required to undertake pre-employment background screening by our external third-party provider.

We look forward to hearing from you! #WeAreCBRE

Desired Skills and Experience

- CA qualified with a degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline is essential
- Big 4 public practice background, ideally gained to Manager level (or equivalent) combined with subsequent experience in a large, complex corporate environment.
- Several years of extensive experience of progressive finance and accounting experience, with meaningful experience across both public practice and industry
- Demonstrated financial control and controllership experience within complex, multi-entity organisations.
- Strong technical accounting capability, including US GAAP, IFRS, statutory reporting, and internal controls is highly advantageous
- Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills, experience managing audits, compliance and regulatory reporting
- Hands-on, resilient, and confident working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and tight deadlines.

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📌 Financial Reporting & Control Manager - Pacific (Queensland)
🏢 CBRE Asia Pacific
📍 Queensland