Equity Residential · 6 hours ago
Analytics Manager - Property Operations
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$108K/yr - $119K/yr
5+ years expEquity Residential is dedicated to creating thriving communities and fostering a culture of authenticity and collaboration. The Analytics Manager, Property Operations will advise regional leadership on portfolio performance, conduct operational analysis and forecasting, prepare financial documentation, and lead special projects within the property management team.
Property ManagementReal Estate
Responsibilities
Participates in monthly operational review meetings by taking a leadership role to evaluate market performance metrics, identify trends, implement new guidelines, and identify and support corrective actions. Documents monthly operational review meetings to meet Sarbanes-Oxley compliance
Collects and analyzes operational data and market metrics for the assigned portfolio to help recognize market trends and business issues in order to make informed organizational decisions. Generates reporting around market performance issues such as occupancy, revenue and expenses, overtime, headcount changes, etc. Consolidates data to provide meaningful information to leadership on the status of the operations
Utilizes the Company’s financial reporting systems such as MRI, Essbase, and BI to troubleshoot and resolve questions from business partners and field leadership regarding financials, metrics, and emerging trends. This may include, but not limited to, budget variances, reconciliation for corporate and property accounting and audit functions or any other request for information impacting quarterly reporting
Completes all annual property operating budgets and forecasting associated with assigned portfolio using actual performance results, previous budget figures, estimated revenue and expenses and other available information and leadership guidance
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
Serves as a liaison between the VPPM 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 operating budgets and completing the initial cold loads. Ensures a smooth transition for newly acquired communities during the acquisition and development process
Identifies trends and shifts in behavior and presents findings to the Regional Leadership team. Offers solutions to resolve business issues and assists in implementing new policies and procedures. Partners closely with the VPPM to research opportunities for properties to improve performance
Builds ad hoc reports utilizing Equity Residential systems (MRI, OPs, EIS, Essbase, BI, etc) Extracts, organizes data and analyzes large amounts of data and summarize findings in a clear and concise manner
Trains leaders on how to use the financial reporting system and tools
Performs 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
Qualification
Required
College degree, preferably in Accounting/Finance, or equivalent property management experience is required
Analytical skills are necessary with the ability to leverage technology to gather information
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential
Proficient with (on-line) automated accounting systems, Excel, Essbase and Google
Must be able to supervise, organize and prioritize workload for numerous projects/tasks at one time
Flexible to operate in multiple environments and teams
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
Ability to commute to Chicago, IL 60606 (Required)
Ability to relocate to Chicago, IL 60606: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Preferred
Property Analytics: 5 years
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Company
Equity Residential
Equity Residential (EQR) is a real estate investment trust (REIT).
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1993-08-11IPO
Leadership Team
Kristin Hupfer
Senior Vice President, Marketing and Customer Experience
David Lane
Vice President, Property Management
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