Apply for the Business Consultant – RE Operations job opening.Business Consultant – RE Operations

Location: Lakeland, FL
Job ID: 39616BR
Job Category: Data Analysis & Business Intelligence
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Pay Range: $6,390 - $9,590
Date Posted: Nov 13, 2026

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Onsite

Full Time - Regular

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Description

The position serves as a financial as well as operational subject matter expert (SME) and point of contact for the assigned business areas ensuring accurate preparation, analysis, and reporting of financial information and multiple supplemental reports that are critical to Real Estate Asset Management operations. This position also helps supervise two Senior Business Analysts and a Business Analyst and participates in developing a pipeline of talent for succession planning within the sub-department.

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for serving as a financial point of contact, providing comprehensive consulting and analytical business support to the Real Estate Asset Management and Corporate Real Estate Accounting business areas.
• Responsible for providing financial, operational and statistical reporting and analysis to the Real Estate Asset Management, Corporate Accounting, Facilities, and Business Analysis and Reporting business areas as well as Publix Senior Leadership.
• Responsible for developing and supporting corporate financial and strategic planning, forecasting and reporting structures.
• Responsible for mentoring and development of Real Estate, Corporate Real Estate Accounting and Business Analysis & Reporting business areas and other associates

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or another analytical discipline or equivalent
• 4 years relevant business experience
• Knowledge of accounting, budgeting and cost control principles, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Knowledge of real estate ownership/operational environments (shopping center accounting)
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for various levels throughout the organization
• Ability to work independently without close supervision
• Ability to demonstrate organizational, professional, and interpersonal skills
• Task management skills to prioritize and complete multiple assignments on time
• Ability to demonstrate initiative by taking responsibility for learning new skills and processes
• Ability to assist the customer in understanding his/her own needs and how they balance with the needs of Publix
• Ability to demonstrate a high degree of self-motivation, commitment, and integrity
• Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Excel
• Basic skill level with SAP, Business Intelligence (BI), and Compass (Real Estate Mgmt. Software)
• Basic knowledge with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a high volume of work, constantly shifting priorities and varying deadlines
• Willingness to work extended hours as business needs arise

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Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Accounting or MBA with concentration in Accounting or Finance
• 5 years relevant business experience
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or other certifications specific to the position
• Knowledge of major Publix technology systems and the inter-relationship of those systems
• Knowledge of Publix policies and guidelines
• Knowledge of other Publix business functions and departments
• Advanced skill level with SAP
• Advanced skill level with Business Intelligence (BI)
• Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Power BI

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Benefits

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
• An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Group health, dental and vision plans
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
• Visit our website to see all of our benefits: Benefits – Jobs (publix.com)

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Year End Bonus

As a year-end bonus to associates, Publix issues one month’s extra pay (pro-rated in the first year) each year if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check that year. This is calculated as a 13th month of pay in the Potential Annual Pay with Bonus line above.

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Additional Information

Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours.

Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.

For this position, Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any noncitizen for any immigration-related benefit to work and/or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H-1B or TN petition or permanent residence.

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