Job Description
Thriving real estate investment firm is seeking a Financial Analyst at their Los Angeles headquarters. This role requires an accounting and analytical background, and a strong technical accounting skillset who enjoys working in a dynamic and fast-paced collaborative environment. Also, should possess proficient Excel skills and have the ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written).
Hybrid Remote: 3 days/wk on-site
Responsibilities:
This role is primarily focused on Financial Planning and Analysis responsibilities in the Corporate Finance Department (no real estate valuation or underwriting work).
- With close review and supervision of the Finance Supervisor/SFA, the Financial Analyst will be responsible for updating and maintaining property-level projections utilizing Argus software and other aspects of the Company’s corporate REIT earnings projection model, including the following:
- Review executed and draft leases for accurate interpretation of the leasing terms in Argus
- Prepare and distribute strategy call notes
- Process leasing assumption changes in Argus
- Periodic rollup of projection data from Argus into the Corporate projection model
- Periodic upload of projection data into JD Edwards and subsequent fluctuation analyses
- Prepare financial and significant lease assumption analyses
- Analyze and forecast various guidance and financial metrics
- Responsible for various special projects
- Communicate and collaborate with other departments, including Accounting and Regional Asset Managers, on relevant matters
- Assist with quarterly and annual reporting requirements, including the preparation of various financial reporting schedules
- Perform property level and ad-hoc analyses
- Perform accounting and/or peer research when required
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is required. If degree is in Finance or Business Administration, accounting course work/emphasis is necessary
- GAAP knowledge is required
- Public accounting experience highly preferred
- Understanding of lease accounting highly preferred
- CPA, CFA, or MBA preferred
- 2+ years of related experience preferred
- Real estate background is a plus
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams
- Advanced Excel skills is a plus
- Experience with Argus is a plus
- Experience with JD Edwards is a plus
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