Corporate FP&A Analyst

Greystar; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Paid time off & holidays

Onsite housing discount

Job summary

Greystar, a leading real estate platform, seeks an FP&A Analyst to support enterprise‑wide planning and reporting. You will consolidate monthly packages, analyze variances, and present insights to senior leadership.

The role emphasizes building scalable models, collaborating across finance teams, and delivering accurate financial analyses to drive profitability. Charleston HQ preferred with relocation flexibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA or MAcc is a plus.
• 1–2 years of relevant finance, accounting, or analytical experience; FP&A experience is preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the consolidated monthly management reporting package for the Executive Committee, including analysis of budget performance, key operating metrics, revenue, EBITDA, and business‑line and consolidated results.
• Analyze monthly and quarterly financial performance, identify key drivers and variances, investigate unexpected results, and communicate meaningful insights to the Corporate Finance team and senior leadership.
• Understand the processes, objectives, and value drivers in each line of business and collaborate with team leaders to analyze and report business drivers.
• Assist in the preparation of the Company’s consolidated annual business plans, quarterly reforecasts, and related presentation materials for senior leadership.
• Collaborate with accounting, finance, and business teams to collect, validate, and synthesize information for business plans, forecasts, and management reporting.
• Analyze and communicate the Company’s global operating and financial metrics, including AUM, EUM, and other key performance indicators.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Excel (Advanced)

PowerPoint

BI tools

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting

MBA or MAcc is a plus

Tools

BI tools

Job description

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. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The FP&A Analyst will support Financial Planning & Analysis for Greystar. 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 against budget, and communicating insights to senior leadership.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Prepare the consolidated monthly management reporting package for the Executive Committee, including analysis of budget performance, key operating metrics, revenue, EBITDA, and business‑line and consolidated results.
• Analyze monthly and quarterly financial performance, identify key drivers and variances, investigate unexpected results, and communicate meaningful insights to the Corporate Finance team and senior leadership.
• Understand the processes, objectives, and value drivers in each line of business and collaborate with team leaders to analyze and report business drivers.
• Assist in the preparation of the Company’s consolidated annual business plans, quarterly reforecasts, and related presentation materials for senior leadership.
• Collaborate with accounting, finance, and business teams to collect, validate, and synthesize information for business plans, forecasts, and management reporting.
• Analyze and communicate the Company’s global operating and financial metrics, including AUM, EUM, and other key performance indicators.
• Maintain and improve financial models, reporting tools, and recurring analyses, with a focus on accuracy, scalability, and efficiency.
• Take ownership of assigned analyses and deliverables from initial request through completion, proactively identifying questions, dependencies, data issues, and appropriate next steps.
• Review work carefully for accuracy, completeness, and consistency before distribution and proactively investigate discrepancies or unexpected results.
• Perform ad hoc reporting and analytics, including what‑if and scenario analyses.
• Respond to financial reporting and analytical requests from business leaders with a strong sense of ownership, responsiveness, and customer service.
• Identify and implement process and procedural improvements that streamline recurring work, reduce manual effort, strengthen controls, and improve the quality of financial reporting.

Knowledge & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA or MAcc is a plus.
• 1–2 years of relevant finance, accounting, or analytical experience; FP&A experience is preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with, or a strong desire and demonstrated ability to learn, business intelligence and financial planning tools.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling.

Experience & Skills

• Exceptional attention to detail, with a demonstrated ability to produce accurate, reliable work and identify inconsistencies or errors before deliverables are finalized.
• High degree of initiative and ownership, with the ability to independently move work forward, identify next steps, and follow through on assignments with limited oversight.
• Strong learning agility and intellectual curiosity, with the ability to quickly understand new processes, financial concepts, systems, and business questions.
• Resourceful problem‑solving skills, including the ability to work through ambiguity, investigate questions, and develop solutions without requiring step‑by‑step instructions.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret large volumes of financial and operational data, identify trends and drivers, and translate findings into meaningful business insights.
• Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to manipulate, organize, validate, and analyze large datasets efficiently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain financial information and analytical conclusions to finance team members, business leaders, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize effectively, anticipate needs, ask thoughtful questions, and elevate issues appropriately.
• Collaborative and dependable team member who is equally comfortable working independently and partnering across functions.
• Experience working with FP&A systems, financial reporting platforms, and/or BI tools is preferred.

#LI-BB1 Prefer incumbent to sit in Charleston, SC or willing to relocate to Charleston, SC.

Additional Compensation

Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including business requirements, prior experience, current skills and geographical location. Corporate Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in a quarterly or annual bonus program based on individual and company performance. Onsite Property Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.

Robust Benefits Offered*

• 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.

Greystar is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Greystar will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Core Values

As a Greystar team member, you will hear a lot about our Core Values. They are the values we live and work by, reflecting who we are and the quality of our relationships. We believe in always going that extra step for our residents, clients, investors, and each other.

Integrity

We stay true to the highest ethical standards and principles, and are honest, trustworthy, humble, and respectful in all of our words and actions.

Equality

We celebrate individual differences, encourage diversity of thought, provide equality of opportunity, and cultivate an environment where all individuals are seen, treated, and valued equally.

Professionalism

We proudly present a positive, dignified, and businesslike image at all times through our appearances, behavior, and interactions with others.

Accountability

We take responsibility and accept ownership for our words, actions, tasks, and results, and respectfully hold others to the same standard.

Service

We make service our top priority by giving our time, knowledge, and experience to serve the needs of our customers, community, and team members.

Teamwork

We work together to accomplish goals, solve problems, and enrich our work environment.

Company Overview

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 more than one million units/beds globally. Across its platforms, Greystar has over $79 billion of assets under management, including approximately $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. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com.