Financial Analyst - Apartment Division ($81,000.00 - $103,400.00)

Position Summary:

Reports to Senior Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

The Apartments Financial Planning & Analysis team leads the annual business plan, quarterly forecasts, monthly financial and leasing reporting and portfolio-level strategic analysis for Irvine Company Apartment Communities.
The Team works in collaboration with property operations, leasing, asset management, development, acquisition,
finance and accounting colleagues

Job Duties:

• Support the completion of annual business plan and quarterly forecasts.
• Assist in data validation, plan and forecast reviews, create summary reports for budget variances, occupancy and leasing updates, and operating expenses.
• Work closely with property operations, asset management and leasing teams; provide support and lead communications during the plan and forecast processes.
• Prepare month-end financial reporting, variance analyses and lease reporting.
• Support IT initiatives and internal process improvements.
• Prepare quarterly benchmarking report data.
• Help to maintain financial models to support strategic initiatives, including improvement initiatives through software implementation and business intelligence platform development.

Minimum Qualifications / Other Expectations:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, real estate, economics, or related field.

Experience

• Minimum 1-3 years of experience in a real estate finance or analytical role.
• Experience with financial statement analysis and strong understanding of corporate finance concepts.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates critical thinking, curiosity, self-drive, proactiveness, excellent communication skills (verbal and written), strong organization, collaboration, and high standards of accuracy and precision.
• High ownership of work product and dedication and commitment to driving results.
• Expert in Excel, including strong modeling capability.
• Superior communication and time management skills with the ability to work independently.
• Maintain courtesy, diplomacy and a service-oriented mindset with internal and external customers and colleagues.