Cohesity

Senior Manager, Finance – Corporate Real Estate

Cohesity

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Santa ClaraCaliforniaColoradoUnited States

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Salary

💰 $189,600 - $237,000 per year

Job Level

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About the role

  • Serve as the primary finance partner to the Corporate Real Estate and Workplace teams
  • Lead annual planning, long-range planning, and rolling forecasts and cashflow for global real estate OPEX and CAPEX
  • Develop financial models to evaluate site selection, lease vs. buy decisions, expansions, consolidations, and buyouts / exits
  • Translate business growth and workforce assumptions into real estate financial impacts
  • Own financial oversight of the global real estate portfolio, including offices, R&D facilities, workplace operations, safety & security, and other operational sites
  • Track and analyze occupancy costs, cost per employee, utilization metrics, and ROI by location
  • Identify cost optimization opportunities while balancing employee experience, security, and operational needs
  • Provide financial diligence and deal support for leases, renewals, subleases, and major capital investments
  • Partner with Legal and CRE to evaluate lease terms, incentives, tenant improvement allowances, and total cost of occupancy
  • Support M&A, integration, and divestiture activities related to real estate
  • Develop clear, executive-ready reporting and dashboards for senior leadership
  • Present key drivers, risks, and tradeoffs related to real estate financial decisions
  • Monitor and explain variances against plan and forecast
  • Ensure adherence to corporate financial policies, internal controls, and accounting standards
  • Partner with Accounting on lease accounting, accruals, and balance sheet impacts
  • Support audits and ensure strong documentation and governance for real estate spend

Requirements

  • 8–12+ years of experience in Finance, FP&A, or Corporate Development, with direct responsibility for real estate or large fixed-cost portfolios
  • Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, including long-range planning and scenario analysis
  • Experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets in a global environment
  • Proven ability to partner with non-finance stakeholders and influence decision-making
  • Advanced Excel and financial systems expertise
  • Demonstrated ability to identify, evaluate, and implement AI-driven solutions to improve business processes and operational efficiency
  • Preferred Experience in technology, cybersecurity, SaaS, or data-centric companies
  • Working knowledge of commercial real estate economics and lease structures
  • Familiarity with lease accounting standards (ASC 842 / IFRS 16)
  • MBA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent advanced credentials.
Benefits
  • Health and wellness benefits
  • Vacation
  • Paid holidays and refresh days
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Life and disability insurance coverages
  • Other benefits the Company may offer from time to time
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
financial modelinganalytical skillslong-range planningscenario analysisbudget managementlease accountingcost optimizationoccupancy cost analysisROI analysisfinancial reporting
Soft Skills
influence decision-makingpartnering with stakeholderscommunication skillsexecutive presentationanalytical thinkingproblem-solvingcollaborationorganizational skillsattention to detailadaptability
Certifications
MBACPACFA