Financial Controller

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 billion 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. Includes 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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Full-Time