Financial Controller

Life Time; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 40.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global real estate investment manager is seeking an experienced accountant for financial reporting and oversight of a newly opened asset in Barcelona. The ideal candidate will have 4-5 years of experience, especially in PBSA/Hotels, and must be fluent in English and Spanish. Responsibilities include coordinating accounting functions, ensuring compliance with tax reporting, and assisting with annual audits. Strong analytical and customer orientation skills are essential. This position offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for growth.

Servicios

Comprehensive training

Competitive compensation

Robust benefits

Generous vacation packages

Formación

• 4-5 years of accounting experience, preferably in PBSA/Hotels.
• Experienced in an international environment.
• Knowledge of Spanish GAAP; IFRS desirable.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate external accountants and finance functions.
• Oversee financial reporting of newly opened asset.
• Liaise with the Operations team for performance insights.
• Drive the annual budgeting process.
• Ensure compliance with tax reporting and audits.

Conocimientos

Accounting experience

Business process improvement

Analytical ability

Customer orientation

Team player

Fluent in English and Spanish

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

This role will coordinate external accountants, operations team, and asset management requirements to perform the day-to-day accounting and finance function and be responsible for the financial reporting of a newly opened PBSA/Hotel asset in Barcelona. Will be supporting the Spanish finance department in preparing budgets and financial forecasts.

The successful candidate will:

• Work based in Barcelona and report to the Iberia finance team
• Work with external accountants ensuring that the finance system links to the property booking systems
• Oversee business process providers and be the link with the onsite operations team
• Lead the financial reporting process of the asset and review and provide commentary on monthly performance liaising with applicable managers to ensure that all variances are investigated and explained.
• Liaise with the Operations team in providing incisive information on business performance, identifying key issues and trends to enable business decisions to be made.
• Work with the Iberia finance team in the development and continuous improvement of management reporting systems, processes, controls and output, to ensure they are robust and allow for the reporting of this dynamic business experiencing continued expansion.
• Ensure that all the tax reporting (VAT and Corporation tax) and company reporting requirements are met
• Assist with the annual audit
• Ad hoc financial analysis and regular forecasting.
• Drive the annual budgeting process
• Keep relationships with all main counterparties including administrators and tax advisors, payroll consultants, management companies in charge of the investment funds owning the building

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be:

• An experienced accountant with 4-5 years of experience (previous experience in PBSA/Hotels will be valued)
• Experienced in working in an international environment
• Knowledgeable of Spanish GAAP (IFRS desirable)
• Technically strong with an attitude for business process improvement
• Experienced in preparing business plans
• Highly numerate and excellent analytical ability
• Customer orientated with proven ability to develop close working relationships
• Enthusiastic and motivated team player with the ability to plan and execute tasks unsupervised
• Flexible and able to work to tight deadlines
• Knowledgeable of Microsoft Excel
• Able to speak and write in English and Spanish

Closing

At Hines, we strive for excellence as a leading global real estate investment manager, driven by our by our belief that real estate is fundamentally about people. Our diverse portfolio spans $93.2 billion¹ of assets across such property types as living, office, retail, mixed‑use, logistics and life science projects – all designed to enhance value, connection and inspiration. Our strategic approach integrates local expertise with global knowledge, taking calculated risks aligned with our convictions to exceed expectations and tailor solutions to our clients' needs.

While our projects are renowned for enhancing cities and pioneering sustainable practices, we recognize that the true driving force behind Hines’ success is our 5,000 dedicated employees in 30 countries who draw on our 65‑year history to build the world forward. This is why we prioritize investing in our people, offering comprehensive training, competitive compensation, robust benefits and generous vacation packages. By centering our focus on the growth and wellbeing of our team, we cultivate an inclusive environment where everyone, including our clients, can thrive.

Hines is proud to be named to Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2024. ¹Includes both the global Hines organization and RIA AUM as of December 31, 2023.

We are an equal opportunity employer and support workforce diversity.