To meet the basic qualification for this role, you will have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship. In addition, to be a good fit for the Assistant Real Estate Manager opportunity, you will have:

• An associate or bachelor's degree (preferred) in Business, Real Estate, Finance or similar, or the equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 3 to 5 years of related experience in commercial property management including responsibility for financial reporting, accruals and budgeting. Quick question for you - click here
• A proven track record of providing superior customer service.
• Strong understanding of financial terms and principles and the ability to analyze financial statements.
• Computer proficiency, including familiarity with MS Office programs and intermediate Excel skills; SharePoint and/or Yardi, or similar property management software experience preferred.

Reporting to the Real Estate Manager (REM), you will work to support your supervisor in all aspects of management for the assigned portfolio, including both financial and operational tasks. You'll provide various financial reports and accruals, re-forecasts, budgeting and reconciliations. Managing our customer ticketing system will also be a central component of your role. Additionally, you'll help with service agreements, AR and AP, and more. Quick question for you - click here

Ownership and Impact
You will play an integral role in managing the financial and operational aspects of your assigned portfolio/building. You will leverage your in-depth experience to assist with a variety of financial and operational responsibilities including financial reporting, budgeting, accruals, property inspections and customer ticket requests.

Professional Development
Not only will you learn the data center industry, but you will also be able to expand/enhance your experience in diverse accounting and finance areas. We are proactive about helping our people grow and develop, and as Digital Realty continues to grow, we'll be looking for proven players to move up.

People-Focused Culture
We are a collaborative, people-focused group dedicated to quality and continuous improvement. We strive to promote a friendly, fun and open work environment, and our dedication to this is reflected in the tenure of our employees. People like it here and tend to stay and build successful careers.

Global Reach
Digital Realty supports the data center, colocation and interconnection strategies of customers across the Americas, EMEA and APAC, ranging from cloud and information technology services, communications and social networking to financial services, manufacturing, energy, healthcare and consumer products.

Excellent Compensation
In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes all you would expect plus some pleasant surprises, like multiple flexible spending plans, a generous company match on the 401(k) plan, and more.

More about the Requirements
In addition to the basics described under The Requirements tab, you will need:

• The ability to express ideas clearly in written and verbal communications, including the capability to create complex financial and business-related documents.
• Strong Property / Construction accounting backgrounds are preferred. Data center experience is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong organizational skills, time management and detail orientation.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter mentality and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Technical understanding such as rudimentary knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems.

Top candidates also will have experience with MOST of the following:

• Accounts receivable, accounts payable and purchase order creation.
• Preparing service contracts and/or lease agreements.
• Recoveries.
• Budget review and variance analysis.
• Reviewing operating statements.
• Basic accounting.

We currently are working remotely, although you may come into the Austin facility for training. We are proactive about protecting the health and safety of all employees. In general, you'll work a regular Monday through Friday schedule, although there will be some overtime work as well. All candidates chosen for consideration must submit to and pass Digital Realty's background check.

More about the Role
In addition to the responsibilities described in The Role tab, you will regularly work with Security, Engineering, Shipping and Receiving and other teams, serving as a liaison for the REM and helping build a collaborative environment, as well as with vendors, such as landscapers. As part of your specific responsibilities, you will:

• Support the planning, budgeting and control of operating and capital expenditures.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, monthly reports, and variance reports, including accruals, journal entries, heavy financial reporting.
• Assist with accounts receivable and accounts payable, including the collection of rent, accruals, payment of expenses, common area maintenance estimates, true-ups, reconciliations, compliance with lease terms, and preparation of all related documentation.
• Respond to customer requests and needs; coordinate efforts with Property Management and Technical Operation teams to resolve issues.
• Oversee selection and performance of vendor services, including preparation of requests for proposal and service agreements; monitor vendor performance against service level agreements.
• Support creation of new purchase orders and AP accounts.
• Schedule and facilitate maintenance with vendors and customers.
• Perform property inspections on a regular basis (once it is safe); make recommendations to maintain and enhance the assigned property portfolio.
• Maintain a strong relationship with the Asset Manager and Technical Operations team for the assigned portfolio to ensure that all corporate objectives are being met.
• Document and track all certificates of insurance from vendors and customers.
• Maintain accurate and pertinent information for vendors and customers.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers and vendors.

More about your success
To excel in this role, you'll need to have an outstanding ability to work under pressure and shift priorities quickly, depending on the current needs of the business. This is a fast-paced environment where you may be called upon to produce a report or work on a new task with a tight deadline. We're looking for a professional who excels in this type of environment and takes pride in their abilities to work under pressure and multi-task.

To be clear, this role includes a wide range of responsibilities. You should be comfortable taking on any task or assignment, from responding to customer requests to ordering lunches. While. There are career opportunities available to all Digital Realty employees, we'll expect you to invest a couple of years in this role, developing a strong understanding of our organization.

Additionally, to be an outstanding Assistant Real Estate Manager, you will:

• Bring outstanding communication skills to all of your interactions, including reporting up to and keeping your supervisor informed.
• Be a team player with an easygoing and adaptable personality.
• Be a motivated go-getter with a proactive approach to getting up to speed quickly.
• Be resourceful and able to accomplish tasks autonomously but know when to ask for help or clarification.
• Seek help beyond your supervisor, including reaching out to Assistant Real Estate Managers and other peers at other sites.