Sr Analyst/Analyst - Property Operations

At Equity Residential, we're dedicated to creating thriving communities, and we invite you to be part of our team. Embracing values like Diversity, Sustainability, and Total Wellbeing, we foster a workplace culture of authenticity and collaboration.

How We Deliver a Winning Performance:  

• Question Authority 
• Walk the Talk
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• Listen, not just Hear
• See the Glass Half Full
• Take Educated Risks
• Enjoy the Ride
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• Do the Right Thing
• Test Your Limits 

We Care About Your Total Wellbeing:

• Physical Wellbeing: Medical, dental, and vision care 
• Social Wellbeing: 9 paid holidays, annual vacation time, paid sick leave, new parent benefits
• Financial Wellbeing: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Rent Discounts, Competitive Compensation
• Community Wellbeing: Paid Community Service Hours
• Career Wellbeing: Leadership Development
• Learn more about our Total Wellbeing program here.

What You’ll Be Doing:

As a member of the regional operations team, consisting of the Senior Vice President, Vice President of Property Management (VPPM), Regional Managers, and Facilities Team, the Analyst, Property Operations is responsible for providing all analysis and forecasting, financial review documentation for S-Ox requirements, creation and review of property operating budgets, and special projects for the apartment communities within a VPPM’s portfolio. This position, in conjunction with his/her supervisor, will collaborate with the regional team and act as the financial partner to the VPPM.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Demonstrates the ability to utilize Equity Residential systems (MRI, OPs, EIS, Essbase, BI, etc) to create and run reports to aid in the analysis of the property operations. Ability to identify own training needs, utilize resources, and  learn in an autonomous work environment. Becomes proficient with Equity’s systems over time and can leverage them for ad-hoc analyses.
• Participates in monthly operational review meetings to evaluate performance, identify trends, implement new guidelines, and identify and support corrective actions. Documents monthly operational review meetings to meet Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
• Able to identify and utilize resources within the department to deliver information and financial reporting to the local operations team. 
• Completes all annual property operating budgets associated with assigned portfolio.
• Performs field compliance research as determined by the VPPM and VP, Property Operations. Assists the property management team in evaluating on-site administrative personnel in policy and procedures compliance.  
• Acts as a liaison between the VPPMs and business partners by identifying resources, gathering information, and troubleshooting financial inquiries. 
• Assists the regional property management team on new acquisitions and developments, preparing and reviewing operations budget and completing the initial cold loads. Ensures a smooth transition for newly acquired communities during the acquisition and development process.
• Resolves problems and researches opportunities for properties as identified by VPPM and Regional Managers.
• Coordinates and delivers on additional analysis, special projects and other duties as assigned by the VP,Property Operations and/or VPPM.
• Represents the Company in a professional manner at all times. Consistently maintains a professional, courteous attitude when dealing with residents, coworkers and the general public.

The Company may revise this job description from time to time as business needs require. It is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all the functions of the job, nor limit the Company’s right to assign other functions to an employee in this position. This job description does not constitute a  written  or  implied contract of employment.

JOB QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• A college degree, preferably in Accounting/Finance, or equivalent property management experience is required. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential. Proficient with (on-line) automated accounting systems, Excel, Essbase and Google. 
• Comfortable analyzing, organizing, and interpreting large data sets. 
• Must be able to supervise, organize and prioritize workload for numerous projects/tasks at one time. 
• Flexible to operate in multiple environments and teams.

SALARY:  $82,000 - $101,323 per year; in addition to base salary, a discretionary annual % bonus is provided.

The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, and qualifications.

PHYSICAL AND VISUAL ACTIVITIES: 

Ability to hear and speak well enough to converse verbally over the phone and in-person (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken or written word). Ability to interpret, evaluate and communicate detailed written or verbal instructions to others accurately and easily.   Able to see well enough to use the computer effectively and read written communications.  Ability to lift, push, pull or carry up to 15 pounds for the dissemination of documents, supplies, materials, etc. to various locations throughout the office/facility. May be required to climb stairs depending on the property structure. 

The above describes the physical and visual activities that are commonly associated with the performance of the essential functions of this job.  “Commonly associated” is not intended to mean always or only.  Reasonable accommodation will be provided as required by law to enable otherwise qualified employees with a known disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT  Office environment.