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Investment Controller (with full professional fluency in German)

Job ID

144017

Posted

11-Mar-2024

Service line

REI Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Accounting/Finance, Investment Banking, Investment Management

Location(s)

Frankfurt am Main - Hessen - Germany

Are you that driven finance professional who wants to work in the international real asset industry? Then our Finance team offers you the perfect enriching experience!

We have an excellent opportunity available for an Investment Controller for our Frankfurt office. You will play an integral role within the German Finance Team, providing finance and tax advice to our Asset, Transaction and Portfolio Management Teams in executing strategy and supporting investment growth. Closely collaborate with Tax Advisors, Lawyers and Reporting teams. Among your responsibilities assisting in the preparation of Corporate Budgets and Forecasts as well as ad hoc financial analysis are to be expected. In this role you will report directly to Chief Financial Officer Germany/Head of Financial Operations EMEA.

Your main tasks and responsibilities

Real Estate specific:

• Supervision and active support during the transaction process (Acquisitions/Disposals) of the real estate properties (asset deals) or real state companies (share deals) during the acquisition and financial and tax due diligence process;

• Active support of the transaction team in the deal structuring, financial structuring (internal and external loans);

• Preparation of financial step plans to ensure funding and monitor post-closing items;

• Support CFO in preparation and negotiation of loan agreements with external lenders and monitor covenants;

• Ensure tax compliance of investment structures, such as CIT, interest deductibility, tax loss carryforwards;

• Assist Asset Management in asset budget and forecasting procedures;

• Monitor performance of assets, such as NOI and IRR;

• Monitor cash flow and provide recommendations for up- and downstreams/distributions.

Corporate Finance:

• Review of the monthly reporting prepared by the centralized Corporate Finance Team in Amsterdam;

• Assist in the coordination of the preparation of the Statutory Annual Accounts and Yearly Tax Declarations;

• Responsible for the administration of the Corporate File.

Lucía María Vázquez Echeveste (Investment Controller) says:

“This position is incredibly comprehensive, encompassing many facets of real estate investment operations. From financial reporting, tax strategy and compliance, to financing sourcing and management, this role offers an immersive experience like no other. You might also have the opportunity to contribute to transactions, including financial and tax due diligence processes and preparation of funds flows. The catch is however: you need to embrace the challenge of understanding all the above aspects. Eagerness to learn and grow is very important.”

What do you have to offer us?

• University, Master’s degree or Bachelor's degree preferred with or any similar combination of education in real estate;

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar position ideally gained within a real estate (or investment management) setting and proven exposure to the German real estate market;

• Experience in an international working environment;

• Solid knowledge of German GAAP and IFRS accounting standards as well as basic knowledge in German taxation;

• Good analytical and quantitative skills;

• Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint. Ability to learn and operate industry specific databases and software;

• Strong problem solving and organizational skills. Ability to multi-task, work in cross-functional teams, perform under short time frames, perform efficient resource planning, establish and maintain internal and external professional relationships and prioritize workload;

• Self-confidence, high level of commitment, team spirit and flexibility;

• Fluent (written and spoken) in German and English.

What we offer to you?

• Attractive and performance-related compensation, in line with your background, skills and personal value for the organization and a (discretionary) bonus;

• An open, cooperative and dynamic company culture with flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes;

• Challenging work in an expanding and global real estate company;

• Become an integral part of our team, in which your ideas are greatly valued;

• Many learning & development opportunities and motivated and highly professional colleagues;

• Get to know your colleagues better at regular employee events and create shared experiences in a relaxed atmosphere.

• Work-Life balance is important to us, which is why you can work flexibly and in part remotely;

• Job Ticket;

• Meal vouchers (partly taxed, partly untaxed);

• Modern workplace in the heart of Frankfurt am Main: "NEW WORK": Our cutting-edge offices are equipped with the latest technologies and are designed by our workplace colleagues based on the latest concepts and ideas – all to boost efficiency and collaboration.

Lucía María Vázquez Echeveste continues:

“I can't emphasize enough how positive the work environment is. Colleagues are supportive and always ready to help. Management is committed to sharing knowledge and developing team members for the long term. In our team, every voice is valued. If you're a controller with an appetite for complex concepts, this is your team!”

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CBRE REI

As an investment management leader with over 40 years of experience, we offer a broad and deep investment platform that seeks to consistently deliver world-class investment results and exceptional client service. Our focus on real estate and infrastructure, comprehensive capabilities and commitment to our clients gives us a distinct competitive advantage.

With portfolio managers who are real asset experts on the ground in more than 20 countries, we actively manage and operate assets to seek to maximize returns, moving capital effectively and efficiently across borders, and providing our clients value around the world.

Find out more (https://www.cbreim.com/)

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)