Managing Director
Accounting
John
Jenkins
BIOGRAPHY
John Jenkins is a Managing Director and leads Accounting for the North America Development and Construction business as well as Modern Living Solutions. John plays a key leadership role in driving business strategy and financial oversight across the East region. With a focus on supporting regional leaders, John helps shape strategic initiatives that fuel growth, operational efficiency, and long-term success. In his role, John also oversees project and joint venture financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and consistency for all stakeholders. He leads the external audit processes for over 85 annual audits by working closely with audit firms and internal teams to maintain the highest standards of financial integrity and compliance.
Before joining Greystar in 2013, John served as a commercial property accountant for Avison Young in Raleigh, NC and a staff accountant for a local public accounting firm in Fayetteville, NC. John is a licensed CPA and a member of the South Carolina Association of CPAs. He is actively involved in several local organizations including GiGi's Playhouse Charleston and Operation Home.
John received a bachelor's degree in business administration with a concentration in accounting from the University of North Carolina Wilmington and a Master of Business Administration from Campbell University.