Senior Financial & Operations Analyst

Greystar; United States; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in real estate is seeking a detail-oriented financial analyst to support strategic management and operational efficiency. In this dynamic role, you will analyze financial data, prepare reports, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive growth and optimize performance across various platforms. With a focus on data-driven insights and strategic partnerships, you will play a vital role in enhancing financial forecasting and budgeting processes. This opportunity offers a robust benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitive medical coverage, and a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and development.

Benefits

Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

6-Week Paid Sabbatical

Onsite Housing Discount

Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in operations, strategy, or business analysis.
• Experience in real estate or property management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial performance and operations to support growth.
• Prepare and review budgets, revenue, and accounting documents.
• Conduct market research to inform operational strategies.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Financial Analysis

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate

Bachelor’s degree in Operations

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Canva

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

ABOUT GREYSTAR

Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate company offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing, logistics, and life sciences sectors. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates more than $320 billion of real estate in 250 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, manages more than 1,000,000 units/beds globally, and has a robust institutional investment management platform comprised of more than $79 billion of assets under management, including over $36 billion of development assets. 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

Supports the strategic and daily management of the financial performance and operations of the assigned area by gathering and analyzing financial data and reports against budgets and key financial benchmarks, interpreting trends, forecasts, and financial results, and developing recommendations for optimum financial performance. Position will work closely with various departments to ensure accurate financial forecasting and budgeting, and will play a key role in driving financial efficiency and growth.

JOB DESCRIPTION

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform analysis of department product offerings and vendor platform performance to determine if product adoption is consistent with budget and growth goals
• Prepares monthly and annual department performance analysis of Key Performance Indicators and financial goals.
• Assist in forecasting and building financial model to evaluate potential business impacts of new initiatives.
• Prepares and reviews budget, revenue, expenses, invoices, and other accounting documents and researches and resolves discrepancies as necessary.
• Performs department product performance surveys for due diligence by preparing metrics, comparing and analyzing data, and finalizing roll-ups for audits.
• Assist in identifying and analyzing strategic partnership opportunities to optimize demand-supply alignment across corporate, B2B and short-term rental platforms.
• Effectively communicate, manage, and support the development and implementation of strategies, programs, and activities that drive financial performance of lead generation platforms from short term rental programs, with a focus on Airbnb programs.
• Gathers feedback and data to effectively evaluate the operating and business performance of programs against established metrics and measures
• Support the development of workflows and processes that drive operational efficiency and standardization across multiple business lines.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform operational strategies and best practices.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data to generate insights that support operational decision-making and process improvements.
• Develop dashboards and reports to track key performance metrics and program effectiveness.
• Work with cross-functional teams, including Client Services, IT, Talent Management, and Compliance, to support the implementation of strategic initiatives.
• Assist in developing and maintaining documentation for operational processes, including policies, training and sales materials, and procedures.
• Provide analytical support for sales strategies and business development initiatives.
• Assist in developing playbooks and standards to centralize sales and operations, as well as creating sales presentations to support the platform

BASIC KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Real Estate, Operations, or combination of education and experience, required.
• Experience:
  • 2–4 years of experience in operations, strategy, business analysis, or a related field.
  • Experience in real estate, multi-family housing, or property management preferred.
  • Experience supporting sales, marketing, or operational teams is a plus.
  • Employment history that demonstrates the application and usage of an accounting and financial background sufficient to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports in accordance with accounting, finance, budgeting, and cost control principles.
• Skills & Abilities:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
  • Expertise in developing sales and marketing presentations in PowerPoint and Canva
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and database management tools; experience with business intelligence software (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to create reports and presentations for senior leadership.
  • Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and project management skills.

TRAVEL / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Team members work in an office or remote work environment. No special physical demands are required.
• Rare or occasional travel may be required to attend business meetings, training programs, or other situations necessary for the accomplishment of some or all of the daily responsibilities of this position.

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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 :Inaddition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participateina quarterly or annual bonus program based onindividual and company performance.

• Onsite Property Positions :Inaddition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participatein weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.

Robust Benefits Offered*:

• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Lifeinsurance 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, HospitalIndemnity, PetInsurance and Legal Plans.

• Charitable giving program and benefits.

*Benefits offered for full-time employees. For Union and Prevailing Wage roles, compensation and benefits may vary from the listedinformation above due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.

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