Financial Controller, APAC
R0178732 Sydney Corporate Office Sydney, New South Wales
Overview
Greystar is looking for dedicated and hard-working individuals who want to help us continue to be the best at what we do. Today, we are the largest rental housing operator and developer in the US and one of the largest global investment management companies, delivering industry-leading services to investors, clients, and residents. We offer unrivaled professional development and career growth opportunities to our team members and look forward to welcoming you to Greystar, where our people are what make us the Global Leader in Rental Housing.
Job Responsibilities
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 over 260 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 more than one million units/beds globally. Across its platforms, Greystar has over $79 billion of assets under management, including approximately $36 billion of development assets and over $30 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
This is a senior, hands-on leadership role with responsibility for financial control, statutory reporting, and governance across multiple APAC jurisdictions. Based in Sydney, the role partners closely with regional and global leadership, leads a high-performing finance team, and plays a key role in strengthening financial processes, controls and reporting as the business continues to scale.
In addition to core accounting and compliance responsibilities, the role has a strong focus on finance transformation and continuous improvement, supporting the evolution of systems, processes and ways of working across the region.
The role includes periodic regional travel to APAC markets as required.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Key Accountabilities
- Lead and manage APAC countries and consolidated month-end close processes
- Oversee internal management reporting and external statutory reporting across the region
- Ensure compliance with IFRS, US GAAP and relevant local GAAP requirements
- Lead annual audits for all corporate entities across APAC
- Manage working capital, including cash forecasting and oversight
- Oversee corporate invoicing, revenue billing and payments
- Establish, maintain and enhance financial policies, procedures and controls
- Prepare technical accounting papers supporting regional financial outcomes
- Partner closely with FP&A to support business leaders with accurate, timely financial information
- Lead, coach and develop a high-performing corporate finance team based in Sydney
- Drive finance transformation initiatives, including system and process improvements
- Oversee applicable tax filings and compliance requirements
- Support ad hoc strategic initiatives as the business evolves
About You:
You are a seasoned Financial Controller with strong technical expertise and proven experience leading regional or multi-entity accounting functions. You thrive in complex environments, are confident operating across multiple regions, and enjoy partnering with senior stakeholders to support business performance.
You bring a balance of rigour and pragmatism, ensuring strong financial control while continuously improving how finance supports the wider organisation.
What you will bring:
- 10+ years’ experience in corporate finance or financial control
- CA, CPA or CFA qualification
- Strong technical accounting knowledge across IFRS and US GAAP
- Proven people leadership and team development experience
- Experience operating across multiple jurisdictions and currencies
- Exposure to the real estate sector (preferred)
- Advanced systems capability: Oracle and Power BI experience highly regarded
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Highly organised, resilient and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Greystar is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. By coming to work for us, you’ll be part of an organisation that encourages diversity, supports charities and environmental initiatives.
We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. Your personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.
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.
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"Working at Greystar has been an eye opening experience. From day one my supervisors have been enthusiastic and attentive to everything I need to be great at my job. I feel appreciated and know that I’m an important asset to them. Everyday I’m encouraged to improve my knowledge and develop new financial skills while being excited to do so. I was also nervous transitioning from the Marine Corps into the civilian workforce, but with the support of the Greystar accounting family that transition has been much easier."
- Adam
Benefits
Healthcare
Health insurance (including company-paid opportunities) is offered, along with competitive dental (US Only) and vision insurance* plan options
*in select countries
Retirement Planning
We know planning for retirement is a top priority for our team members. We offer competitive retirement savings plans including employer-matched 401(k) plans (US Only) and country-specific Pension Schemes to ensure the security of your financial future.
Paid Time Off
Full-time team members receive generous paid time off – including your birthday! – as well as paid sick leave, personal days, and company holidays*
*varies by country
Paid Parental Leave
Maternal and paternal paid leave is available for the birth or adoption of a child
Professional Development
Ongoing support is available for career advancement opportunities in addition to corporate training programs
Employee Assistance
Program
Experienced counselors are available 24/7 for confidential assistance to listen and help you find solutions at no cost to you
Note: Outlined benefits may vary by international region.
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