Director, Real Estate Compliance

To get the best candidate experience, please consider applying for a maximum of 3 roles within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts.Job CategoryFinance and OperationsJob DetailsWe’re Salesforce, the Customer Company. If you believe in bringing companies and customers together, in business as the greatest platform for change, in creating a more equitable and sustainable future for all – well, you’re in the right place. Through our #1 CRM, Customer 360, we help companies blaze new trails and connect with their customers in a whole new way. And, we empower you to be a Trailblazer, too — driving your performance and growth, charting new paths, and improving the state of the world.At Salesforce, our unique office design is a powerful expression of who we are and what we care about. We want to make an impact on every person who enters our spaces by crafting and maintaining an inspiring environment. We dream up and build environments that create a sense of belonging. Together our team challenges the status quo to reimagine everyday experiences in Salesforce campuses and towers across the globe. Our team is seeking an experienced manager to lead our analytics team and drive data-driven decision-making across our real estate portfolio. We are seeking a Director, Real Estate Compliance to join our Real Estate Strategy & Operations team. The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of the entire real estate lifecycle, from strategy to transactions and project delivery through ongoing operations. This role requires excellent financial compliance skills as well as process efficiency in order to drive operational excellence throughout our global portfolio. They will directly supervise the real estate accounting operations team, sublease operations team, and headcount planning process for REWS while maintaining cross-functional collaboration with internal REWS, our Salesforce partners including Corporate Accounting, SEC and Finance & Strategy teams, and external partners including third party providers. The Director, Real Estate Compliance will report to the Vice President, Real Estate Strategy & Business Operations.ResponsibilitiesManage and lead all aspects of third party service provider's administration of sublease operations and subtenant coordination including reconciliation of subtenant accountsPartner with Accounting, Finance, and Real Estate teams to understand and supervise monthly real estate activity and produce complete and accurate financial reporting and forecasting for real estate activitiesPartner with key real estate functions including Workplace Services, Project Delivery & Design, TransactionsBuild high-value business partnerships across the organization, ask questions to gain a deeper understanding of the business and inspire change to efficiently connect with our Salesforce partners;Identify and complete the implementation of operational improvements to automate and scale real estate operationsLeverage existing data sources to develop dashboard reporting on key metrics to monitor the financial and operational performance of the real estate portfolio, workplace services operations, and other key functions against budget and industry benchmarksImplement and amend appropriate policies, procedures, controls and supervising to ensure company-wide compliance with applicable internal standards;Provide oversight for real estate to the company headcount planning process including compliance with approved headcount plan;Ensure compliance with internal controls and policies in connection with new projects, subleases, and operating expenses of buildings;Lead the performance strategy of key vendor partners; providing oversight and review of KPI’s;Partner with procurement and vendor partners to ensure contracts reflect current services; andBe the point of contact for internal and external audits.Requirements: Education, Experience, and Key SkillsUnderstanding of corporate real estate process including the lease administration and payment processProven experience of supporting and driving major initiatives across a diverse, geographically dispersed, multicultural environment while encouraging effective relationships across all levels of the organizationExcellent presentation skillsOutstanding problem-solving and decision-making skills with a strong general business discernment (finance, operations) and ability to distill sophisticated issues, develop solutions and implement effective strategiesAbility to develop and communicate financial objectives, encourage and empower distributed teams and maintain alignment to the business strategiesOutstanding analytical and organizational skills while having attention to detailStrong communication skills, including the ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as in a leadership role with proven track record to maintain composure under pressureAbility to think strategically and act in a detailed, hands-on manner while operating in a high impact, results focused, fast-paced environmentEffectively collaborate across multiple teams (e.g. Finance, Accounting) and within the Real Estate organizationDegree or equivalent relevant experience required. Experience will be evaluated based on the core competencies for the role (e.g. extracurricular leadership roles, military experience, volunteer roles, work experience, etc.) Lease accounting experience (ASC 842) a plus8+ years experience in Corporate Real Estate Accounting, Compliance, Finance rolesAccommodationsIf you require assistance due to a disability applying for open positions please submit a request via this Accommodations Request Form.Posting StatementAt Salesforce we believe that the business of business is to improve the state of our world. Each of us has a responsibility to drive Equality in our communities and workplaces. We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects society through inclusive programs and initiatives such as equal pay, employee resource groups, inclusive benefits, and more. Learn more about Equality at Salesforce and explore our benefits.Salesforce, Inc. and Salesforce.org are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. 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