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Overview
Greystar is looking for dedicated and hard-working individuals who want to help us continue to be the best at what we do. Today, we are the largest rental housing operator and developer in the US and one of the largest global investment management companies, delivering industry-leading services to investors, clients, and residents. We offer unrivaled professional development and career growth opportunities to our team members and look forward to welcoming you to Greystar, where our people are what make us the Global Leader in Rental Housing.
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About Greystar
Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $300 billion of real estate in more than 265 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, managing over one million units/beds globally. Across its platforms, Greystar has nearly $79 billion of assets under management, including over $35 billion of development assets and over $36.5 billion of regulatory assets under management. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com.
Job Description Summary
This role is responsible for delivering the Corporate accounting for Greystar Europe. This includes applying generally accepted accounting principles to analyse financial information, reconcile financial statements, prepare general and standard journal entries, assist in budget and strategic planning, and prepare standard accounting and financial reports for management.
Key Role Responsibilities:
- Responsible for Corporate Accounting across Europe, including monthly financial reporting that includes accurate and timely variance analysis commentary.
- Responsible for monitoring and reporting of all operating expenses and providing monthly updates to the FP&A team on potential risk and opportunities.
- Working closely with the FP&A team and the relevant business and finance owners during the reforecast and Business Plan cycles.
- Assist with the accounting for monthly payroll and delivering the payroll walks for both monthly reporting and forecast and business plans with assistance from the other finance managers.
- Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations packs are completed for each region.
- Business partner with the budget holders and provide detailed monthly analysis tracking actuals against budget and forecast.
- Work with the Corporate Finance team to document processes and drive process improvements, efficiencies and automate monthly tasks.
- Implement process and procedural improvements to streamline work, increase productivity, and maintain service and quality excellence.
- Review and approve weekly supplier payments, provided by the AP Support.
- Responsible for compliance reporting including country VAT submissions and Enhanced Reporting Requirements (ERR) in Ireland.
- Assisting with development and implementation of accounting control procedures.
- Ensures customer satisfaction by responding to requests from owners, business leaders, community managers, and others related to financial reports, statements, and established budgets.
- Completes various financial, accounting, administrative, and other reports and analysis, and performs other duties as assigned or as necessary.
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Organisational Responsibilities
- Follows established policies and procedures by monitoring and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, organisational standards, and operational processes related to area(s) of responsibility and reporting violations or infractions to appropriate individual(s).
- Demonstrates appropriate safe behaviours in accordance with Company, property, and departmental policies, procedures, and standards by immediately reporting any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, employee/visitor/resident injuries or accidents, or other safety issues to appropriate individual(s).
- Identifies areas for improvement, offers suggestions to improve efficiency and productivity, and implements ideas that achieve operational excellence.
- Keeps abreast of current changes in technology, processes, and standards within the industry and area(s) of responsibility by attending internal and external training classes.
Knowledge & Qualifications
- Good level of general education with strong written and numerical skills
- Proficiency in Excel.
- Good understanding of VAT and Company Structures
- ACA / CIMA / ACCA qualified accountant
- Experience leading year end audit processes.
- Thorough understanding of accounting procedures and double entry book-keeping
- Working knowledge of GAAPs within the Real Estate sector
Essential Experience & Skills:
- Experience of working in a similar role within a fast paced multi-jurisdictional business ideally within the Real Estate sector
- Demonstrated to prepare and explain financial data to business leaders and managers, team members, clients, internal and external auditors, and other business contacts.
- Strong presentation of financial information - written and verbal.
- Demonstrated management and supervisory skills sufficient to lead, direct, evaluate, and mentor junior team members and/or peers.
- Strong team working and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manipulate and sort large volume of data in excel
- Good communicator, with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
- Positive "can do" attitude with desire to learn, train and develop in the role
- Good attention to detail, taking pride in work
- Self-starter with a methodical and organised approach
- Ability to work to deadlines and multitask, using initiative to prioritise
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Important Notice: Greystar will never request your banking details or other sensitive personal information during the interview process. Greystar does not conduct any interviews via text or messaging, and all communication will come from official Greystar email addresses (@greystar.com). If you receive suspicious requests, please report them immediately to AskHR@greystar.com.
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"Working at Greystar has been an eye opening experience. From day one my supervisors have been enthusiastic and attentive to everything I need to be great at my job. I feel appreciated and know that I’m an important asset to them. Everyday I’m encouraged to improve my knowledge and develop new financial skills while being excited to do so. I was also nervous transitioning from the Marine Corps into the civilian workforce, but with the support of the Greystar accounting family that transition has been much easier."
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Benefits
Healthcare
Health insurance (including company-paid opportunities) is offered, along with competitive dental (US Only) and vision insurance* plan options in select countries
Retirement Planning
We know planning for retirement is a top priority for our team members. We offer competitive retirement savings plans including employer-matched 401(k) plans (US Only) and country-specific Pension Schemes to ensure the security of your financial future.
Paid Time Off
Full-time team members receive generous paid time off – including your birthday! – as well as paid sick leave, personal days, and company holidays* varies by country
Paid Parental Leave
Maternal and paternal paid leave is available for the birth or adoption of a child
Professional Development
Ongoing support is available for career advancement opportunities in addition to corporate training programs
Employee Assistance Program
Experienced counselors are available 24/7 for confidential assistance to listen and help you find solutions at no cost to you
Note: Outlined benefits may vary by international region.
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