• Job Description

  Req#: P745317

  About the team

  The Corporate Real Estate and Workplace Operations (CREWO) team works across departments to align teams, optimize processes and implement high-priority projects and programs! They build operational strategies, construct financial analytics and reporting tools that provide insight into the performance of teams that help drive future decision making, execute projects, supervise programs and lead onsite building operations. Business Operations Specialist - Financial Operations sits on the Financial Operations team within CREWO and, as part of that team, is responsible for financial controllership of multiple organizational budgets.

  About the role

  • Build and maintain annual operating budget and forecasting templates for multiple organizations
  • Identify and implement methodologies to improve forecasting accuracy
  • Gather input and guide organizational leaders and stakeholders from conception through creation of the annual budget
  • Work with project and program managers to ensure the forecast aligns with the annual operating plan/roadmap
  • Present the annual budget to senior financial leaders for approval
  • Collaborate to resolve any barriers to budget approval
  • Lead monthly and quarterly re-forecasting exercises and report updated forecast to financial leadership for approval
  • Update budget and forecasting documents to reflect forecasting changes and coordinate with Finance to ensure updates are loaded into Anaplan
  • Controllership of Building Maintenance spend category- tracking spend, intake and approval/rejection of spend requests
  • Provide accrual information for multiple cross-functional teams, cost centers and account roll ups to Accounting on a monthly basis
  • Lead financial analysis of significant real estate activities: sublease, early termination, new lease
  • Collaborate with FinAnalytics team on special projects

  This role has been categorized as a Remote position. “Remote” employees do not have a permanent corporate office workplace and, instead, work from a physical location of their choice, which must be identified to the Company. U.S. employees may live in any of the 50 United States, with limited exceptions.

  In California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New York, Washington state, and Washington DC the standard base pay range for this role is $70,800.00 - $113,200.00 Annually. This base pay range is specific to California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New York, Washington state, and Washington DC and may not be applicable to other locations.

  In addition to a competitive base salary this position is also eligible for equity awards based on factors such as experience, performance and location. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location.

  Who you are

  • Bachelor's degree preferred and 3+ years of proven experience in a business operations, financial support or similar role, preferably in a corporate environment
  • Experience working in and with operational support teams
  • Strong finance, analytical, and communication skills.
  • High degree of proficiency with Excel/Gsheets and other Microsoft Office and Google Suite systems and programs.
  • Experience with Asana, Jira/Jira Align, Mural and Tableau is a plus
  • Experience building financial models preferred
  • Knowledgeable of the corporate/commercial real estate industry and facilities, hospitality and event planning a plus
  • Ability to define problems, analyze data and draw conclusions
  • Able to deliver results in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment.
  • Proven ability prioritizing multiple projects and tasks
  • Able to lead cross-functional teams
  • Flexible, personable, collaborative, and team oriented.
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate in a remote team environment
  • A shown problem solver passionate about finding solutions
  • Ability to communicate efficiently at a high level down to granularity with different audiences using verbal, visual and written communication
  • Able and willing to travel nationally approximately 10-15% of the time

  Get to know us

  Zillow is reimagining real estate to make home a reality for more and more people.

  As the most-visited real estate website in the United States, Zillow® and its affiliates help movers find and win their home through digital solutions, first class partners, and easier buying, selling, financing and renting experiences. Millions of people visit Zillow Group sites every month to start their home search, and now they can rely on Zillow to help make it easier to move. The work we do helps people get home and no matter what job you're in, you will play a critical role in making home a reality for more and more people.

  Our efforts to streamline the real estate transaction are supported by a deep-rooted culture of innovation, our passion to redefine the employee experience, a fundamental commitment to Equity and Belonging, and world-class benefits . These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverages as well as parental leave, family benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off. We’re also setting the standard for work experiences of the future, where our employees are supported in doing their best work and living a flexible, well-balanced life. But don’t just take our word for it. Read recent reviews on Glassdoor and recent recognition from multiple organizations, including: the 100 Best Companies to Work For, Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award, Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Corporate Equity Index, and TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

  Zillow Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment with the best employees. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact your recruiter directly.

  Applicants who receive job offers from Zillow Group will be asked to sign a Proprietary Rights Agreement which includes confidentiality, intellectual property assignment, customer and employee non-solicitation, and non-competition provisions. If you are contacted for a role at Zillow Group and wish to review a copy of the Proprietary Rights Agreement prior to receiving an offer, you may request a copy from your Recruiter.

• About the company

  Zillow Group, Inc., com; David Beitel, Zillow's current chief technology officer; and Kristin Acker, Zillow's current senior vice president of experience design.

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