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.
ResponsibilitiesAs a Project Accountant - Development with Hines, you will be responsible for:
Interface between the property managers' external rental and financial accounting teams and the respective investors
Review and plausibility checks of external monthly accounting data, quarterly and annual financial statements, including variance analysis and commentary
Point of contact for annual financial statement auditors and tax advisors
Preparation or review of monthly VAT advance returns
Support in the preparation of tax returns by the external tax advisor and the corresponding reviews
Cash management and reporting
Support and point of contact for operational asset management
Various analyses and ad hoc tasks for different stakeholders
Minimum Requirements include:
- Completed degree and initial professional experience in accounting / controlling, preferably in real estate or tax advisory / audit
- Relevant experience working with different accounting systems
- Strong IT skills in all common MS Office products, especially Excel
- Very good German and good English skills, both written and spoken
- Analytical mindset and a strong affinity for numbers
- Structured approach, strong organizational skills, flexibility, and highly developed teamwork and communication skills
What we offer:
- Scope for independent and proactive work
- Collaboration with national and international clients and service providers
- A modern and creativity-enhancing working environment in a prime city-centre location
- Flat hierarchies and open, appreciative communication on an equal footing
- A wide range of training opportunities and mobile working
At Hines, we believe the built world is ultimately about people. As one of the world’s largest privately held real assets firms, we bring nearly seven decades of investment, development, and management experience to work that shapes cities and communities around the world.
Our people make that possible. Across 29 countries, more than 4,600 colleagues bring different perspectives and expertise to Hines, with opportunities to take on meaningful responsibility, learn from leaders across the business, and build a career with room to evolve. We support that journey through professional development, competitive rewards, comprehensive benefits, and a culture grounded in trust and high standards.
Hines is proud to be named to Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2024.
We are an equal opportunity employer and support workforce diversity.
No calls or emails from third parties at this time please.
Skills Required
- Completed degree
- Initial professional experience in accounting or controlling
- Real estate, tax advisory, or audit experience
- Experience working with different accounting systems
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel
- Very good written and spoken German
- Good written and spoken English
- Analytical mindset and strong affinity for numbers
- Structured approach and strong organizational skills
- Flexibility, teamwork, and communication skills
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Healthcare Strength — Coverage starts immediately and spans medical, vision, dental, behavioral health, and prescriptions. The breadth and immediacy indicate a robust healthcare offering.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and caregiver leave is substantial, complemented by family-planning benefits such as IVF, adoption, and surrogacy. This depth signals strong support for diverse family needs.
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Retirement Support — A matched 401(k) with early vesting supports long-term savings. The structure underscores an emphasis on financial security beyond base pay.
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What We Do
Hines is a global real estate investment, development and property manager. The firm was founded by Gerald D. Hines in 1957 and now operates in 30 countries. We manage nearly $96B in high-performing assets across residential, logistics, retail, office, and mixed-use strategies. Our local teams serve 480 properties totaling nearly 241 million square feet globally. We are committed to a net zero carbon target by 2040 without buying offsets. To learn more about Hines, visit www.hines.com and follow @Hines on social media. ¹Includes both the global Hines organization and RIA AUM as of December 31, 2022.
