Corporate Accountant

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

The Corporate Accountant will support the Corporate Accounting – Americas function by executing and reviewing core accounting processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting, and strengthening the control environment across multiple legal entities and business lines. This role will partner closely with financial reporting team, FP&A, tax, treasury, shared services, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality financial information and scalable accounting processes.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, technically strong, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with complex organizational structures and cross-border considerations. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Financial Close

• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, rollforwards, and supporting schedules for monthly, quarterly, and annual close.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of general ledger activity in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Support consolidation and reporting activities for entities across the Americas region.
• Assist with preparation of internal and external financial reporting deliverables.

Corporate Accounting Operations

• Maintain and monitor corporate-level accounting for assigned entities, accounts, and transactions.
• Support accounting for intercompany activity, allocations, billbacks, accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and other corporate transactions.
• Coordinate with regional teams and shared services to resolve accounting issues and close items on a timely basis.
• Help standardize accounting practices, documentation, and close procedures across the region.

Controls, Compliance, and Audit

• Execute key internal controls and maintain documentation to support compliance with internal policy and external audit requirements.
• Prepare schedules and respond to requests for internal and external auditors.
• Support policy implementation and adherence to accounting governance standards.

Technical Accounting and Process Improvement

• Contribute to development and enhancement of accounting procedures, and desktop documentation. Drive process improvements that reduce manual work, improve control, and increase efficiency in the close and reporting cycle.

Collaboration and Business Partnership

• Communicate issues, risks, and recommendations clearly to accounting leadership.
• Support ad hoc projects, management reporting, and special analyses as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience in corporate accounting, public accounting, or a combination of both

• Strong knowledge month-end close processes

• Experience preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analyses in a multi-entity environment.Proficiency in Excel and experience with major ERP systems

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with a high degree of accuracy

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred:

• CPA or progress toward CPA
• Experience in real estate, asset management, property management, or related industry
• Experience with multi-country or regional accounting across the Americas

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong ownership and accountability
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Sound judgment in applying accounting guidance
• Ability to work effectively across teams and functions
• Continuous improvement mindset with focus on scalable processes and controls

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.

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