Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant Location: Sydney Corporate Office, Sydney, AU 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 Join Greystar’s growing APAC funds team in a role that spans BTR and PBSA asset classes across the Japan and Australia market. Based in Sydney, you’ll work at fund level – reviewing and validating fund financials, supporting investor reporting, and getting involved in new asset acquisitions as we continue to grow our Asia Pacific portfolio. With exposure across operational, transactions, and development projects, this is a genuine opportunity to broaden your expertise and grow with the business. JOB DESCRIPTION Key Accountabilities Review and validate financial statements prepared by the external property manager for Greystar’s Japan BTR assets (AASB and IFRS compliant) ahead of consolidation into Singapore. Support fund accounting and reporting for two new Australian assets, including consolidated financials, workpapers, and reconciliations. Prepare and review quarterly investor reports, partner capital statements, and ad hoc investor reporting for internal distribution. Support new asset and disposal set-up, including fund structures, bank accounts, governance, and approval mandates. Monitor cash positions, loan covenants, and debt compliance across operational, transactional, and development projects; prepare lender reporting and compliance certificates. Manage capital calls and distributions, including coordination with fund administrators on notices and monitoring timely flow of funds through the investment structure. Contribute to business planning, budgeting, and variance analysis; manage audit and tax compliance to meet investor and statutory deadlines. About You: You bring a solid grounding in fund or real estate investment accounting and the confidence to review and challenge financial data. You’re comfortable working across asset types, project stages, and time zones, and you bring the organisation and initiative to keep things moving in a fast-paced environment. In addition, you bring: Degree in accounting, business, finance, or a related field; CA/CPA qualification essential. Demonstrated real estate investment or fund accounting, ideally at fund or investment entity level. Experience in wholesale real estate funds, listed REITs, or funds management is advantageous. Solid knowledge of IFRS and AASB within the real estate sector; experience reviewing consolidated financial statements and audit workpapers. Experience managing full sets of accounts, consolidation, and preparation of audited financial statements. Experience with budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and variance analysis. Proficiency in accounting systems; experience with Yardi preferred. Strong Excel skills essential. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Japanese language skills would be an extra advantage, but not essential. 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.