Controller

CBRE Investment Accounting & Reporting (IA&R) is seeking an experienced Controller to join our Luxembourg team on a 6-month fixed-term contract (CDD) to cover a period of parental leave. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly international environment, gain exposure to complex real estate investment structures, and work with one of the world's leading providers of accounting and reporting solutions to real estate investors. Whether you are currently between opportunities, immediately available, or looking for a project-driven role with exposure to a sophisticated client portfolio, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role
Working within a dedicated client team, you will be responsible for overseeing and controlling the day-to-day accounting activities of a portfolio of real estate funds, with a particular focus on financial reporting, fund consolidations and client servicing. You will act as a key point of contact between clients, fund accounting teams, auditors, tax advisors and other service providers, ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of reporting requirements whilst maintaining high standards of governance, oversight and client service. This role offers exposure to complex real estate investment structures, international stakeholders and a broad range of reporting and fund oversight activities. What You'll Be Doing
• Preparing and reviewing financial statements and reporting packages
• Producing and reviewing fund and portfolio consolidations
• Coordinating monthly, quarterly and annual reporting deliverables
• Reviewing the work of Assistant Controllers, Lead Accountants and external service providers
• Acting as a key contact for clients, auditors, tax advisors and other stakeholders
• Supporting the onboarding of new structures, fund launches and restructuring activities
• Assisting with capital calls, distributions and other fund-related transactions
• Reviewing complex accounting and reporting matters and escalating issues where appropriate
• Ensuring reporting deadlines are met and deliverables are completed to a high standard
• Contributing to process improvement initiatives and helping drive efficiencies across the team What We're Looking For
• Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
• Approximately 4-6 years of experience within fund accounting, investment accounting, financial reporting or audit
• Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements and fund consolidations
• Strong knowledge of IFRS
• Experience within real estate funds or real estate investment structures
• Exposure to Luxembourg fund environments, fund administrators or asset managers
• Knowledge of InREV reporting
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Fluent English, both written and spoken Why Join CBRE?
• Opportunity to work on complex real estate investment structures as part of a 6-month fixed-term contract (CDD) covering parental leave
• Opportunity to gain exposure to a complex and international real estate investment portfolio
• Work alongside experienced professionals in a market-leading business
• International environment with colleagues from multiple countries and backgrounds
• Hybrid working model and flexible working arrangements
• Learning and development opportunities within a global organisation About CBRE Investment Accounting & Reporting CBRE Investment Accounting & Reporting (IA&R) is a leading provider of accounting, financial reporting, and administration services to real estate investment clients across Europe and globally. Working closely with some of the world's most sophisticated real estate investors, we act as a trusted extension of our clients' finance functions, delivering high-quality reporting and accounting solutions in a dynamic and fast-paced environment Working at 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 RISE values and reflects the needs and perspectives of our clients and our people. Our work is guided by our North Star: Creating the real estate solutions of tomorrow, so businesses and people thrive. At CBRE, we believe that the more perspectives we have, the more dimensions we see. We welcome people with different backgrounds and experiences across industries to apply for open positions, even if you do not match every element of the preferred requirements.