Financial Director

Overview:
When 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.

**Responsibilities**:
Hines Luxembourg Investment Management Sarl is looking to hire a Finance Director. Ancillary responsibilities may include accounting leadership for other on-going and new investment management business. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
The role is based in Luxembourg.Review quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements and investor reporting in accordance with IFRS and INREV reporting requirements- Oversee the completion of all Lux GAAP statutory reporting requirements- Review all schedules and supplementary information required by investor side letter arrangements and consultant requests- Reconcile accounting results to cash basis for portfolio management- Review project models and reconcile with the accounting packages- Liaise with auditors and tax advisors on all transactions and technical reporting matters- Coordinate with country teams to ensure compliance with internal and external reporting deadlines- Coordinate response to all investor related requests- Assist the fund team in the evaluation of accounting impact for potential deals and transactions- Manage all capital call and distributions requests and calculations- Coordination of board activities- Participation on boards and be a board member- Build and maintain strong working relationships with local Hines teams for transactions and asset management collaboration of all kinds- General support of senior team members in decision-making and execution- Assisting with the constant refining of internal investment and asset management processes including ensuring accuracy of fund data and records- Supervise and coach a team of accountant- Support the co-ordination and review of the fund’s quarterly independent valuations- Marketing, capital raising, closing and documentation process for new investors- Be a member of the valuation committee of the Fund and its assets.

Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements include:
University degree with an emphasis in accounting, business or economics- CPA or ACCA qualifications (or equivalent)- Manager level experience with a Big 4 accounting firm or manager level experience with a rapidly growing real estate firm- Five or more years in a similar position- Experience with real estate acquisitions and tax structuring- Highly numerate with a strong skillset in representing the concepts of real estate investment accurately and efficiently in Excel form.- Understanding of the conceptual framework of real estate investment and investment management more broadly- Experience and understanding of AIFM reporting and regulatory requirements- Strong understanding of the MS Office suite, most particularly Excel, but also PowerPoint and Word.- Excellent communication skills with confident fluency in written and spoken English. Other languages are not required, but other European languages would be beneficial- Team player- Ability to relate well to other people at all levels, internally and externally. Culturally sensitive. Display passion and energy, creating a positive working environment- Pro-active, self-motivated and adept at using own initiative to be most effective- Exceptional confidence, independence and interest in working in an entrepreneurial environment- Attention to and care for detail in all work- Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work quickly to a high standard under pressure- Positive energy and contribution to team spirit- Ambition and desire to build personal skill-set and value in the role
- Attractive salary package

Closing:
At Hines, we strive for excellence as a leading global real estate investment manager, driven by our 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. Our strategic approach integrates local expertise with global knowledge, taking calculated risks aligned with our convictions to exceed expectations and tailor solutions to our clients' needs.

While our projects are renowned for enhancing cities and pioneering sustainable practices, we recognize that the true driving force behind Hines' success is our 5,000 dedicated employees in 30 countries who draw on our 65-year history to build the world forward. This is why we prioritize investing in our people, offering comprehensive training, competitive compensation, robust benefits and generous vacation package