Winter Co-op Private Infrastructure Finance & Corporate Accounting- CBRE Investment Management
About the role
CBRE Investment Management1 day ago
Toronto, Ontario
Senior Level
full_time
About the role
Toronto - Ontario - Canada
CBRE Investment Management is a leading global real assets investment management firm with $155.3 billion in assets under management* as of June 30, 2025, operating in 20 countries around the world. Through its investor-operator culture, the firm seeks to deliver sustainable investment solutions across real assets categories, geographies, risk profiles and execution formats so that its clients, people and communities thrive. CBRE Investment Management is an independently operated affiliate of CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE Investment Management harnesses CBRE’s data and market insights, investment sourcing and other resources for the benefit of its clients. For more information, please visit www.cbreim.com .
This position will be working in our Toronto office within the Private Infrastructure business of CBRE Investment Management. The Private Infrastructure team creates long-term value for its fund and separate account clients by sourcing, acquiring and managing high-quality investments and building comprehensive infrastructure portfolios. Today the dedicated team of over 70 professionals in Toronto, London, and Sydney invest approximately US$9.8 billion on behalf of institutional investors globally.
The Role CBRE Investment Management, Private Infrastructure has an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our team to support the Finance & Accounting teams. This key position will have Investment Accounting and Corporate Accounting responsibilities and the individual will work closely with a group of analysts that collectively are responsible for investment reporting for clients including specific investment vehicles. As well, the Finance & Accounting teams have CPA mentors available to sign off on CPA practical experience reports.
What You'll Do Working closely within the group and reporting to a Manager, your primary responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with preparation of quarterly financial statements for separate managed accounts (SMAs)
- Assisting with preparation of audit working papers for interim audit
- Transaction management
- Processing accounting entries including capital calls and distributions, reconciliation and reporting
- Filing and archiving of all documents
- Anticipating administrative needs of the department and contributing to improving administrative structure, processes and procedures as needed
- Assisting with quarterly reporting administration
- Assisting the Corporate Accounting team with various cash management and period end closing tasks
- Monitor capital call and distribution notices from Fund Managers and distribute notices to appropriate investment and finance team members
- Review and analyze capital call and distribution notices and input corresponding accounting entries into the investment management system and create and send out approved transaction tickets to respective clients
- Prepare consolidated trial balances, balance sheets and income statements on a monthly basis
- Maintain and ensure completeness of final investment deal documentations in the Fund Library
- Calculate and monitor performance metrics for portfolios using indicators such as IRRs, returns and multiples
- Prepare compliance certificates on a monthly basis
- Assist with obtaining monthly and quarterly valuations, quarterly financial reports, annual compliance and audit documentation
- Assist in updating cost and fair values of underlying and ensure that all new portfolio companies are added with the corresponding investment categories. i.e. GICs, location etc.
- Work closely with senior members in the finance team to ensure efficient and effective investment data management and information flow within the organization
- Prepare Corporate Cash, AP/AR and other cash management Journal Entires
- Review Corporate Employee Expense and Corporate Visa statements for appropriate expense allocation and recoverability
- Prepare Corporate period end close reconciliations including, but not limited to, cash, prepaids, AP, AR, other assets and liabilities
In addition to the primary responsibilities listed above, there are opportunities to perform research on potential investments and business development.
What You'll Need
- Currently in an undergraduate program for Business/Accounting & Finance
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong technical skills with high accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Intermediate to advance knowledge in Excel & Word and an aptitude and interest in learning new software applications
- Demonstrated strong time management and prioritization skills; extremely well organized
- Self-motivated, flexible and adaptable
About CBRE Group, Inc. CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage serving, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com .
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages application from all persons regardless of race, creed, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, colour, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, family status, gender identity or expression, disability or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, provincial or territorial law.
Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individual with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at Via telephone at +1 866 388 4346 (Canada) and +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.)
Service line: REI Segment
About CBRE Investment Management
Investment Management
1001-5000
Operating across every dimension of real assets investments, we see more so you can achieve more.
Winter Co-op Private Infrastructure Finance & Corporate Accounting- CBRE Investment Management
About the role
CBRE Investment Management1 day ago
Toronto, Ontario
Senior Level
full_time
About the role
Toronto - Ontario - Canada
CBRE Investment Management is a leading global real assets investment management firm with $155.3 billion in assets under management* as of June 30, 2025, operating in 20 countries around the world. Through its investor-operator culture, the firm seeks to deliver sustainable investment solutions across real assets categories, geographies, risk profiles and execution formats so that its clients, people and communities thrive. CBRE Investment Management is an independently operated affiliate of CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE Investment Management harnesses CBRE’s data and market insights, investment sourcing and other resources for the benefit of its clients. For more information, please visit www.cbreim.com .
This position will be working in our Toronto office within the Private Infrastructure business of CBRE Investment Management. The Private Infrastructure team creates long-term value for its fund and separate account clients by sourcing, acquiring and managing high-quality investments and building comprehensive infrastructure portfolios. Today the dedicated team of over 70 professionals in Toronto, London, and Sydney invest approximately US$9.8 billion on behalf of institutional investors globally.
The Role CBRE Investment Management, Private Infrastructure has an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our team to support the Finance & Accounting teams. This key position will have Investment Accounting and Corporate Accounting responsibilities and the individual will work closely with a group of analysts that collectively are responsible for investment reporting for clients including specific investment vehicles. As well, the Finance & Accounting teams have CPA mentors available to sign off on CPA practical experience reports.
What You'll Do Working closely within the group and reporting to a Manager, your primary responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with preparation of quarterly financial statements for separate managed accounts (SMAs)
- Assisting with preparation of audit working papers for interim audit
- Transaction management
- Processing accounting entries including capital calls and distributions, reconciliation and reporting
- Filing and archiving of all documents
- Anticipating administrative needs of the department and contributing to improving administrative structure, processes and procedures as needed
- Assisting with quarterly reporting administration
- Assisting the Corporate Accounting team with various cash management and period end closing tasks
- Monitor capital call and distribution notices from Fund Managers and distribute notices to appropriate investment and finance team members
- Review and analyze capital call and distribution notices and input corresponding accounting entries into the investment management system and create and send out approved transaction tickets to respective clients
- Prepare consolidated trial balances, balance sheets and income statements on a monthly basis
- Maintain and ensure completeness of final investment deal documentations in the Fund Library
- Calculate and monitor performance metrics for portfolios using indicators such as IRRs, returns and multiples
- Prepare compliance certificates on a monthly basis
- Assist with obtaining monthly and quarterly valuations, quarterly financial reports, annual compliance and audit documentation
- Assist in updating cost and fair values of underlying and ensure that all new portfolio companies are added with the corresponding investment categories. i.e. GICs, location etc.
- Work closely with senior members in the finance team to ensure efficient and effective investment data management and information flow within the organization
- Prepare Corporate Cash, AP/AR and other cash management Journal Entires
- Review Corporate Employee Expense and Corporate Visa statements for appropriate expense allocation and recoverability
- Prepare Corporate period end close reconciliations including, but not limited to, cash, prepaids, AP, AR, other assets and liabilities
In addition to the primary responsibilities listed above, there are opportunities to perform research on potential investments and business development.
What You'll Need
- Currently in an undergraduate program for Business/Accounting & Finance
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong technical skills with high accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Intermediate to advance knowledge in Excel & Word and an aptitude and interest in learning new software applications
- Demonstrated strong time management and prioritization skills; extremely well organized
- Self-motivated, flexible and adaptable
About CBRE Group, Inc. CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage serving, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com .
#CBREIM
#INDSJ
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages application from all persons regardless of race, creed, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, colour, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, family status, gender identity or expression, disability or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, provincial or territorial law.
Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individual with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at Via telephone at +1 866 388 4346 (Canada) and +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.)
Service line: REI Segment
About CBRE Investment Management
Investment Management
1001-5000
Operating across every dimension of real assets investments, we see more so you can achieve more.