Internal Audit Associate

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 $300 billion of real estate in more than 265 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 $35 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

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Plans and conducts internal financial and operating audits of Greystar managed communities to ensure compliance with governance and internal controls and completes detailed analysis and reports that communicate audit findings and recommendations for correcting and addressing identified concerns and issues.
• Provides input into developing the internal audit processes and procedures documentation, and other tools and practices to ensure objective and thorough audits and investigations, and reviews audit results to identify and propose improvements to the process, tools, practices, and documentation.
• Conducts investigations as assigned into alleged non-compliance, misconduct, and fraud situations, documents and communicates findings and recommendations for correcting and addressing non-compliance, and follows up to ensure appropriate actions were implemented.
• Conducts management training and education on fraud detection, prevention, and risk mitigations, and acts as a point of contact and consultant to real estate leadership to achieve full compliance with operating and financial policies and procedures.
• Accesses and monitors the technologies, systems, and other vehicles established and used by team members for reporting incidents of possible fraud and misconduct, conducts investigations as appropriate and coordinates with appropriate business leaders to develop and implement actions to address and correct non-compliance.
• Coordinates and communicates with internal business groups and departments as needed to accomplish internal audit work and assignments, and assists in updating or adding policies, procedures, and practices as needed.
• Generates and analyzes audit reports and findings to identify opportunities for improving financial practices and reduce risk, and works with real estate and other business leaders to implement strategies and programs that improve operating results.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to write concise, objective, and compelling reports, summaries, analyses, and other business documents to team members in various positions and levels.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite, property management software utilized by Greystar, and database management programs and other technologies used for performing financial transactions and reporting.
• Strong command of financial management and accounting practices within the property management industry including experience in and knowledge of GAAP and IFRS. Familiarity with SOX and SEC reporting requirements is preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information and findings, establish credibility with key business leaders and real estate operators, and demonstrate tact, diplomacy, and discretion when interacting with others.
• Excellent research skills and ability to effectively maintain objectivity when performing audits and reviewing audit results and findings, with a keen attention to detail and ability to analyze situations for root cause.
• Academic credentials/degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent experience, CPA and/or Certified Internal Auditor designation desired and preferred.

The salary range for this position is $63,000 - $75,000

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.

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

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

This position may be performed remotely anywhere within the United States except the state of Alaska.

Important Notice: Greystar will never request your banking details or other sensitive personal information during the interview process. Greystar does not conduct any interviews via text or messaging, and all communication will come from official Greystar email addresses (@greystar.com). If you receive suspicious requests, please report them immediately to AskHR@greystar.com.

ANTICIPATED CLOSING DATE

This date may be subject to change due to evolving business needs.