FP&A Associate

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 $350 billion of real estate in more than 260 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 $34 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.

About the Role

The FP&A Associate will support Financial Planning & Analysis for Greystar at the consolidated level, with primary responsibility for internal management reporting and oversight of key team processes and deliverables. This role provides strategic support to Greystar’s executive team on enterprise-wide planning, analysis, and reporting. The team is responsible for the production and distribution of several key finance deliverables in addition to ad-hoc analyses.

Responsibilities

• Own and oversee the preparation of the monthly consolidated management reporting package for the Executive Committee and senior leadership, including review of actual-to-budget performance, key variances, financial and operating metrics, and key performance indicators for the consolidated business and each business line.
• Understand the processes, objectives, and profitability drivers in each line of business and collaborate with team leaders to analyze and report financial performance and business drivers.
• Assist in the preparation of the Company’s consolidated annual business plans, quarterly reforecasts, and related presentation materials for Executive Committee, senior leadership, and Board of Directors.
• Collaborate with various accounting and finance teams to ensure cohesive presentation of business plans and reforecasts.
• Lead external bondholder communications and manage required presentation materials, including quarterly financial performance reporting and covenant compliance tracking.
• Analyze, review, and communicate the Company’s global metrics/key performance indicators (i.e., assets under management, equity under management, units under management, etc.).
• Perform ad hoc reporting and analytics, including what-if and scenario analyses.
• Provide timely and responsive support to business leaders and other stakeholders related to financial reporting and ad hoc requests.
• Implement procedural improvements to streamline workstreams, increase team productivity, and maintain quality customer service with internal and external end users.
• Manage and develop an FP&A Analyst, providing day-to-day guidance, reviewing work product, setting priorities, and providing timely and constructive feedback.
• Review team deliverables for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and overall quality before distribution to senior leadership, proactively identifying errors, inconsistencies, and areas requiring further analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA or MAcc is a plus.
• 3+ years of finance or accounting experience in a global company, FP&A experience is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365, with an emphasis on advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Experience with BI tools is preferred.

Skills

• Superior communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a strong review mindset, with the ability to identify errors, inconsistencies, and areas requiring additional analysis in team deliverables.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of recurring processes and deliverables, effectively manage timelines and team responsibilities, and ensure outputs are completed accurately and on time.
• Ability to prepare and explain financial data to business leaders and managers, team members, and other business contacts.
• Ability to manipulate and sort large volumes of data in Excel.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to manage, coach, and develop junior team members, including setting clear expectations, reviewing work, providing constructive feedback, and helping team members build technical and analytical skills.
• Strong judgment and ability to determine the appropriate level of review and analysis based on the audience and purpose of the deliverable.

Benefits

• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance benefits.
• Low (free basic) employee Medical costs for employee-only coverage; costs discounted after 3 and 5 years of service.
• Generous Paid Time Off: 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays, plus your birthday off after 1 year of service.
• Additional vacation accrued with tenure.
• Onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities (subject to discount and unit availability).
• 6-Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter).
• 401(k) with Company Match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service.
• Paid Parental Leave and lifetime Fertility Benefit reimbursement up to $10,000 (includes adoption or surrogacy).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance, and Legal Plans.
• Charitable giving program and benefits.

Pay

Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including business requirements, prior experience, current skills, and geographical location. This role may be eligible to participate in a quarterly or annual bonus program based on individual and company performance.