Senior Finance Manager

Sr. Finance Manager - CBRE Government Services [s] The Senior Finance Manager serves as a senior financial leader supporting Commercial Services operations within CBRE Government Services. This role blends Program Finance leadership, FP&A, accounting oversight (AP/GL close), and decision support to ensure strong financial governance, profitability, and operational alignment across multi-site, labor-intensive service contracts. The position partners closely with Operations, Program Management, Contracts, Procurement, and Executive Leadership to drive financial performance, manage risk, and support growth across complex CSS portfolios. Position is remote. Preference for candidates in Central (CT) or Eastern (ET) time zones. Primary Job Functions Financial Leadership & Strategic Support Act as a trusted financial advisor to CSS operational leadership, providing insight on profitability, margin drivers, and cost structure. Lead annual operating plan (AOP), budget development, forecasts, outlooks (EAC/ETC), and variance analysis. Translate financial results into actionable operational and strategic recommendations. Program Finance / Contract Financial Management Oversee financial performance of government and/or commercial service contracts, ensuring compliance with contract terms, FAR/CAS/GAAP, and internal controls. Manage or review labor accruals, subcontractor accruals, vendor costs, and SOX-compliant revenue recognition. Support contract setup, WBS structures, charging practices, and ERP configuration (e.g., JAMIS, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite). Monitor funding, billed/unbilled AR, subcontractor costs, and margin performance. FP&A, Reporting & Analytics Lead preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for leadership. Perform trend, KPI, and margin analysis across labor, self-performed services, subcontracted work, and indirect cost pools. Develop financial models to evaluate contract changes, pricing scenarios, staffing changes, and productivity initiatives. Accounting Oversight (AP & GL Integration) Provide leadership oversight to AP/GL-related activitiesimpactingIFM/FM portfolios, including journal entries, reconciliations, and close activities. Ensureaccuratefinancial records, strong internal controls, andtimelyperiod-end close. Partner with Accounting to support audits, reconciliations, and compliance activities. People Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration Lead, mentor, and develop finance team members (Finance Managers, Analysts, or Accountants as applicable). Partner cross-functionallywith Operations, Contracts, HR, Procurement, and Treasury. Present financial results, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership. Education, Experience and Certification Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field Preferred: Master’s degree (MBA or Finance-related) Experience 7–12+ years of progressive finance experience 3+ years in a leadership or supervisory role Experience supporting government contracting and/or outsourced facilities management, IFM, O&M, or BOS environments strongly preferred Certifications (Preferred) CPA, CMA, or equivalent Microsoft / financial systems certifications Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong understanding of FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and margin analysis Experience with labor-intensive, multi-site service contracts (janitorial, maintenance, grounds) Understanding of government and/or complex commercial contract types (FFP, CPAF, CPFF, T&M, IDIQ, LOE) ERP experience (JAMIS, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar) Power BI and/or equivalent experience in developing& maintainingaggregated financial dashboards. Excellent communication skills with ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-financial leaders Travel Requirements Minimal to occasional (≤10%), asrequiredfor site reviews, audits, or leadership meetings Disclaimer The base salary range for this position is $120,000 to $160,000. This position may also be eligible for a wide range of competitive benefits that can include but not limited to: medical, well-being, financial planning and short-term incentives benefits. This description is not intended to be an “all inclusive” list of the accountabilities of the job described. Rather, it describes the general nature of the job. In addition, some aspects of this job may change over time, according to business needs, and these changes may not be recordedimmediately. Requirementsstatedrepresent the minimum levels of knowledge,skillsand/or abilities to qualify and satisfactorily perform this job. Qualifications Skills Behaviors : Motivations : Education Experience Licenses & Certifications Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr