Manager - Global Transactions

Hines•Tampa, FL

About The Position

When you join Hines, you will embark on a career journey fueled by vision and guided by leaders who set the standards of our industry. Our legacy is rooted in innovation and excellence, earning us a spot on Fast Company’s esteemed annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies, as well as recognition as one of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Companies to Work For in 2024. Discover endless opportunities to grow and make your mark at Hines. As a Manager—Global Transactions at Hines, you will support the Senior Director—Global Transactions with the accounting and financial analysis of transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, management agreements and loans. You will assist with the review and analysis of due diligence and financial projections and will be responsible for accounting related tasks for transactions, such as opening entries, the PPA process, and prorations. You will assist the Senior Director—Global Transactions with other tasks as needed and collaborate cross-functionally with teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited institution
Five or more years in accounting.
Real estate experience is strongly preferred, specifically experience with leases, CAM, etc.
Prior management experience
Ability and interest in multi-tasking
Interact with employees, visitors and contractors with poise and diplomacy
Apply principles of rational systems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Interpret instructions in written, oral, and diagrammatic or schedule form
Possess initiative to assume additional responsibilities
Set priorities and meet deadlines
Advanced competence with a variety of software including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and other requested software programs
Type a minimum of 60-WPM with accuracy
Perform basic business math such as computing discount, interest, percentage and profit/loss
Communicate effectively both verbally and written
Possess excellent grammar and proofreading abilities
Read and comprehend e-newspapers, periodicals, journals, manuals, dictionaries and thesaurus
Act as a team member with all Hines employees
Comply with all Hines policies and procedures
Communicate and coordinate effectively with cross-functional departments, including legal and regional business groups, among others
Meet highest attendance and punctuality requirements
Operate personal computer, software as appropriate for project and all other office equipment
Climb up and down stairs as part of emergency procedure, practice and/or implementation
Detect emergency alarms - auditory and/or visual
Carry out other duties as assigned by supervisors

Nice To Haves

CPA designation is preferred
Experience with transactions is a plus

Responsibilities

Review, track, and analyze due diligence items such as financial statements, CAM recs, security deposits, property taxes, among other items; track that all items are received
Oversee the accountant with setup of accounting systems including bank accounts, JDE, Nexus, Coupa, etc. and ensure completed
Oversee third party management assignment set up and transition to property and development accounting
Coordinate with lease accounting team and external abstraction service provider to ensure all lease information is provided and any follow ups are addressed to prepare abstracts
Assist with reviewing ARGUS tie out to ensure ARGUS ties to lease information
Review estoppels to confirm information ties to abstracts and leases; assist with preparation of estoppels for dispositions
Coordinate with PPA provider for new acquisitions and review PPA model; prepare opening entries
Review prorations to ensure rents, expenses, security deposits tie to financial information and are appropriately stated
Assist the Senior Director—Global Transactions as needed
Supervise accounting personnel, as assigned