Analyst, Property Operations

As a member of the regional operations team consisting of the Senior Vice President, Vice President Property Management (VPPM), Regional Managers, and Facilities Managers/Directors, the Business Analyst - Operations is responsible for all analysis and forecasting, financial review documentation for S-Ox requirements, and special projects for the apartment communities within a VPPM’s portfolio. The Business Analyst - Operations will collaborate with the regional team and act as the financial partner to the VPPM.   

WHO YOU ARE

• Analytical and Creative. You like thinking outside the box to come up with smart solutions to new challenges, and you embrace the opportunity to live in the gray. 

• A Strong Communicator. Your writing and speaking skills are clear and effective, helping you connect well with others. You get to the point quickly and succinctly; can make complicated concepts and data clear to others. 

• An Exceptional Listener. Even under stressful situations you display a keen sense of what to say and when to say it. 

• Organized and Confident. You are flexible, composed, and able to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously while confidently interacting with individuals across all levels of the organization.

• Motivated. You invest extra energy to reach your goals.

• A Solution-Oriented Team Player. You are united with teammates and follow through on commitments.  

• Energetic and Positive. You are an outgoing, gregarious brand ambassador who motivates and excites others to elevate their performance.

• Trustworthy and Discerning. You consistently gather all necessary data and arrive at high quality decisions and recommendations with an eye on impact.   

• Comfortable Around Higher Management. You can present information clearly and concisely while building trust and rapport with executives. You understand executive language and thinking. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO  

• Participate in monthly operational review meetings to evaluate performance, implement new guidelines, and identify and support corrective actions. Document monthly operational review meeting to meet Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.

• Perform field compliance research as determined by the VPPM and your Department Manager. Assist the property management team in evaluating on-site administrative personnel in policy and procedures compliance. 

• Coordinate central department data to complete all annual budgets associated with assigned portfolio.         

• Assist the regional property management team on new acquisitions, including determining hardware needs, preparing and reviewing operations proformas and completing the initial cold loads. Ensure a smooth transition for newly acquired communities during the acquisition process.

• Resolve problems and research opportunities for properties as identified by the VPPM and coordinate with Regional Managers to assist in corrective behavior and results.  

• Utilize Equity Residential systems (MRI, OP’s, EIS, Essbase, etc.) and act as a subject matter expert, assisting support corporate users on all systems. 

• Represent the Company in a professional manner at all times. Consistently maintain a professional, courteous attitude when dealing with residents, coworkers and the general public. 

• Perform additional analysis, special projects and other duties as needed. 

REQUIREMENTS 

• Bachelor’s degree required (in a related field such as Accounting or Finance preferred).

• Minimum of 1-2 years related experience required.

• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills are essential.  

• Must be able to supervise, organize, prioritize workload and work on numerous projects/tasks at one time. 

• Proficient with on-line automated accounting systems, Excel, Essbase and Google. 

• Ideal candidates will demonstrate an intellectual curiosity, comfort working in ambiguity, and an ability to act as a strategic business partner; constantly seeking ways to impact performance and impact change in behavior with the support of the operations team.