
Senior Manager, Finance – Corporate Real Estate
Cohesity
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Santa Clara • California • Colorado • United States
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Salary
💰 $189,600 - $237,000 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
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