Internal Audit Associate

Greystar•Arlington, TX

2d•$63,000 - $75,000•Remote

About The Position

Performs financial and operating audits of Greystar managed assets to ensure compliance with financial and operating policies, governance, and internal controls, and to identify and address incidents of fraud or misconduct. Prepares documentation of and communicates audit findings to real estate leaders and recommends actions to correct issues and mitigate risk. Conducts investigations into possible or suspected fraud or non-compliance and works with appropriate business leaders to implement appropriate resolutions. Plans and conducts internal financial and operating audits of Greystar managed communities to ensure compliance with governance and internal controls and completes detailed analysis and reports that communicate audit findings and recommendations for correcting and addressing identified concerns and issues. Provides input into developing the internal audit processes and procedures documentation, and other tools and practices to ensure objective and thorough audits and investigations, and reviews audit results to identify and propose improvements to the process, tools, practices, and documentation. Conducts investigations as assigned into alleged non-compliance, misconduct, and fraud situations, documents and communicates findings and recommendations for correcting and addressing non-compliance, and follows up to ensure appropriate actions were implemented. Conducts management training and education on fraud detection, prevention, and risk mitigations, and acts as a point of contact and consultant to real estate leadership to achieve full compliance with operating and financial policies and procedures. Accesses and monitors the technologies, systems, and other vehicles established and used by team members for reporting incidents of possible fraud and misconduct, conducts investigations as appropriate and coordinates with appropriate business leaders to develop and implement actions to address and correct non-compliance. Coordinates and communicates with internal business groups and departments as needed to accomplish internal audit work and assignments, and assists in updating or adding policies, procedures, and practices as needed. Generates and analyzes audit reports and findings to identify opportunities for improving financial practices and reduce risk, and works with real estate and other business leaders to implement strategies and programs that improve operating results.

Requirements

Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to write concise, objective, and compelling reports, summaries, analyses, and other business documents to team members in various positions and levels.
Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite, property management software utilized by Greystar, and database management programs and other technologies used for performing financial transactions and reporting.
Strong command of financial management and accounting practices within the property management industry including experience in and knowledge of GAAP and IFRS.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information and findings.
Ability to establish credibility with key business leaders and real estate operators.
Ability to demonstrate tact, diplomacy, and discretion when interacting with others.
Excellent research skills and ability to effectively maintain objectivity when performing audits and reviewing audit results and findings.
Keen attention to detail and ability to analyze situations for root cause.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with SOX and SEC reporting requirements is preferred.
CPA and/or Certified Internal Auditor designation desired and preferred.

Responsibilities

Plans and conducts internal financial and operating audits of Greystar managed communities to ensure compliance with governance and internal controls.
Completes detailed analysis and reports that communicate audit findings and recommendations for correcting and addressing identified concerns and issues.
Provides input into developing the internal audit processes and procedures documentation, and other tools and practices to ensure objective and thorough audits and investigations.
Reviews audit results to identify and propose improvements to the process, tools, practices, and documentation.
Conducts investigations as assigned into alleged non-compliance, misconduct, and fraud situations.
Documents and communicates findings and recommendations for correcting and addressing non-compliance.
Follows up to ensure appropriate actions were implemented.
Conducts management training and education on fraud detection, prevention, and risk mitigations.
Acts as a point of contact and consultant to real estate leadership to achieve full compliance with operating and financial policies and procedures.
Accesses and monitors the technologies, systems, and other vehicles established and used by team members for reporting incidents of possible fraud and misconduct.
Conducts investigations as appropriate and coordinates with appropriate business leaders to develop and implement actions to address and correct non-compliance.
Coordinates and communicates with internal business groups and departments as needed to accomplish internal audit work and assignments.
Assists in updating or adding policies, procedures, and practices as needed.
Generates and analyzes audit reports and findings to identify opportunities for improving financial practices and reduce risk.
Works with real estate and other business leaders to implement strategies and programs that improve operating results.

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.