The Manager, Cost Allocation and Transparency leads cost allocation strategies, analyzes data for decision-making, and collaborates with teams to enhance systems and ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
ABOUT CIM GROUP:
CIM is a community-focused real estate and infrastructure owner, operator, lender, and developer. Our team of experts works together to identify and create value in real assets, benefiting the communities in which we invest. Back in 1994, our three founders focused on projects in Southern California neighborhoods. Today, we are a diverse team of 900+ employees with projects across the Americas. Our projects have delivered jobs; created comfortable places to live, work, and relax; and provided necessary and sustainable infrastructure. Our focus on enhancing communities is unwavering, and we strive to make an even greater impact in the years to come. Join us and make an impact today!
POSITION PURPOSE:
The Manager, Cost Allocation and Transparency serves as a strategic partner and analytical leader driving visibility, accountability, and data‑driven decision‑making across CIM. This role sits at the intersection of finance, technology, and operations, shaping how the organization understands and deploys its corporate resources. Acting as an architect and steward of CIM’s cost allocation strategy, the Manager partners closely with IT, Accounting, Finance, Legal, and Compliance to design, refine, and operationalize a best‑in‑class allocation framework. This work supports enterprise planning, informs leadership decisions, and ensures the transparency required for stakeholders to understand the services, systems, and support activities driving their allocated costs. The ideal candidate is equal parts financial strategist, data translator, and operational problem solver—someone who thrives on simplifying complexity and influencing organizational outcomes.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead the end-to-end allocation of enterprise cost pools, ensuring models, methodologies, and processes accurately reflect business activities and evolving strategic priorities.
- Serve as the Company’s subject matter expert on allocation strategy, providing proactive guidance, thought partnership, and clear communications to stakeholders across all business units.
- Analyze and synthesize complex data sets—financial, operational, and technological—to deliver actionable insights for senior leadership, department heads, and fund teams.
- Collaborate with IT and data engineering teams to enhance system integrations, develop scalable tools, improve data quality, and validate allocation logic within technology solutions.
- Produce compelling visualizations and reporting that highlight trends, cost drivers, efficiency opportunities, and value delivered across the organization.
- Document business processes, partner with internal auditors, and ensure robust controls supporting accuracy, compliance, and enterprise‑level integrity.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: (including certification, licenses, etc.)
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- 6+ years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, audit, fund administration, or cost allocation environments.
- Audit or fund compliance experience strongly preferred, including:
- o Reviewing and interpreting fund governing documents
- o Applying professional judgment to ambiguous or principles‑based documentation
- Demonstrated ownership of a recurring or enterprise‑critical process, such as:
- o Corporate or departmental allocation cycles
- o Fund billing processes
- o Financial close workflows
- o A cross‑functional or systems‑supported finance process
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and experience influencing stakeholders across all levels of an organization.
- Proficiency with BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Domo) supporting scalable analytical solutions.
ABOUT YOU:
- A strategic thinker who enjoys untangling complexity and influencing decisions across a dynamic, multi‑stakeholder environment.
- Highly analytical, yet also comfortable translating technical or data‑heavy concepts into compelling narratives
- Experience working closely with technology teams, including articulating business requirements, validating system outputs, and contributing to data‑driven product enhancements.
- Naturally curious, detail‑oriented, and motivated to understand how processes, systems, and teams connect across the enterprise.
- Able to balance recurring workflows with project‑based initiatives while managing deadlines effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
- Comfortable working independently, taking ownership, and proactively identifying areas where clarity, improvement, or strategic insight is needed.
WHAT CIM OFFERS:
At CIM, we believe our success stems from our collective efforts, and we are committed to providing well-rounded support and resources for our employees. In addition to a competitive compensation plan, CIM offers a comprehensive benefits program for employees to thrive both inside and outside of work. Eligible employees can enjoy a wide range of benefits, including:
• A variety of Medical, dental, and vision benefit plans
• Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
• Company paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) savings plan, with company match
• Comprehensive paid time off, including: vacation days, 10 designated holidays, sick time, and bereavement leave
• Up to 16 hours of volunteer time off
• Up to 16 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Ongoing professional development programs
• Wellness program, including monthly and quarterly prizes
• And more!
Actual base salary considers several factors including but not limited to geography, job-related knowledge, experience, and budget. The start of the salary range is typically associated with the minimum experience required. At CIM, base pay is one part of the total compensation package. This role is eligible for bonus pay in addition to base salary. The anticipated base salary range for the position in Los Angeles, CA is $135,000 - $155,000.
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HOW WE FEEL ABOUT DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:
At CIM Group, we believe that the unique perspectives and backgrounds of our employees enhance everything we do. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is not only respected but celebrated. We strive to ensure that our workplace is free from discrimination and harassment, allowing everyone to contribute meaningfully and feel a sense of belonging. As an equal opportunity employer, we strictly prohibit any form of unlawful discrimination and adhere to the laws enforced by the EEOC. Our goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment where all employees can grow and make impactful contributions together.
*Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on CIM Group. Please inform our Talent team if you need any assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
CIM does not accept unsolicited resumes from Agencies. Any unsolicited resumes received from Agencies will be considered property of CIM and no fees will be due or paid. If you wish to become an approved Agency with CIM or any of its Affiliates, please contact a member of the CIM Talent Acquisition Team.
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Power BI
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CIM Group Los Angeles, California, USA Office
4700 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90010
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