Senior Manager of Finance, Corporate Real Estate

Cohesity•Santa Clara, CA

32d•Hybrid

About The Position

Interested candidates based outside of the designated areas are welcome to apply, provided they have the indefinite right to work in the job location. Cohesity is a leader in AI-powered data security and management. Aided by an extensive ecosystem of partners, Cohesity makes it easy to secure, protect, manage, and get value from data — across the data center, edge, and cloud. Cohesity helps organizations defend against cybersecurity threats with comprehensive data security and management capabilities, including immutable backup snapshots, AI-based threat detection, monitoring for malicious behavior, and rapid recovery at scale. We’ve been named a Leader by multiple analyst firms and have been globally recognized for Innovation, Product Strength, and Simplicity in Design. Join us on our mission to shape the future of our industry. The Senior Manager of Finance, Corporate Real Estate (CRE Finance) is responsible for providing strategic financial leadership, oversight, and analytics for the company’s global real estate portfolio. This role partners closely with Corporate Real Estate, Facilities, Workplace, and cross-functional leaders to drive disciplined investment decisions, optimize portfolio costs, and ensure alignment with business growth, security requirements, and workforce strategy. The ideal candidate combines deep FP&A expertise with a strong understanding of commercial real estate economics in a global, security-focused technology environment. HOW YOU'LL SPEND YOUR TIME HERE: Financial Strategy & Planning 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. Portfolio Financial Management 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. Transaction & Investment Support 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. Reporting & Executive Insights 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. Governance, Controls & Compliance 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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Financial Strategy & Planning 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.
Portfolio Financial Management 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.
Transaction & Investment Support 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.
Reporting & Executive Insights 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.
Governance, Controls & Compliance 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.