FP&A Associate

Greystar•Charleston, SC

About The Position

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. Our team is responsible for the production and distribution of several key finance deliverables in addition to ad-hoc analyses. This includes preparing consolidated quarterly forecasts and annual business plans, reporting key performance indicators that drive Company profitability, analyzing financial performance to budget, and communicating this information to the Company’s senior leadership. This position requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, as well as exceptional attention to detail and a strong focus on quality and accuracy. The Associate will lead team processes from start to finish, review work for accuracy and completeness, and ensure high-quality deliverables are completed on time.

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

MBA or MAcc is a plus.
FP&A experience is preferred
Experience with BI tools is preferred.

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 our 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.

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. All new hires start with 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.
For onsite team members, onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities are available 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.