.OverviewWhen you join Hines, you will embark on a career journey fueled by vision and guided by leaders who set the standards of our industry. Our legacy is rooted in innovation and excellence, earning us a spot on Fast Company's esteemed annual list of the World's Most Innovative Companies, as well as recognition as one of U.S. News & World Report's Best Companies to Work For in 2024. Discover endless opportunities to grow and make your mark at Hines.ResponsibilitiesAs the Financial Controller with Hines, you will coordinate external accountants to perform the day-to-day accounting, consolidation and oversee the financial and lender reporting of the assets whilst supporting the Finance and Asset Management team. Assets will comprise Student Housing, BTR, Offices, Warehouses, high street retail and developments. The successful candidate will:Work based in MadridOversee the external accountants in reporting financial performanceReview and provide commentary on monthly performance liaising with applicable managers to ensure that all variances are investigated and explainedWork with accountants and external lenders to report Financial Covenants where neededWork with the London finance team in the development and continuous improvement of management reporting systems, processes, controls and output, to ensure they are robust and allow for the reporting of this dynamic business experiencing continued expansionWork with the Finance and Asset Management team in preparing business plans for projects and quarterly updates of the modelsEnsure that all the tax reporting (VAT and Corporation tax) and company reporting requirements are metAssist with the annual auditAd hoc financial analysis and regular forecastingDrive the annual budgeting processQualificationsThe ideal candidate will be:An experienced accountant in the real estate sectorExperienced in working in an international environmentKnowledgeable of Spanish GAAPTechnically strong with an attitude for business process improvementExperienced in preparing business plansHighly numerate and excellent analytical abilityCustomer orientated with proven ability to develop close working relationshipsEnthusiastic and motivated team player with the ability to plan and execute tasks unsupervisedFlexible and able to work to tight deadlinesAbility to translate complex information for a non-finance audienceKnowledgeable of Microsoft ExcelAble to speak and write in English and SpanishClosingAt Hines, we strive for excellence as a leading global real estate investment manager, driven by our belief that real estate is fundamentally about people. Our diverse portfolio spans $93.2 billion1 of assets across such property types as living, office, retail, mixed-use, logistics and life science projects – all designed to enhance value, connection and inspiration