Financial AnalystWe are seeking a Financial Analyst in our Pasadena headquarters office (must be able to come into the office on scheduled in-office days). The incumbent will be a highly skilled individual with an accounting and analytical background, and a strong technical accounting skillset who enjoys working in a dynamic and fast-paced collaborative environment. He/she/they must also possess proficient Excel skills and have the ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written).Essential Duties and Responsibilities: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 ArgusPrepare and distribute strategy call notesProcess leasing assumption changes in ArgusPeriodic rollup of projection data from Argus into the Corporate projection modelPeriodic upload of projection data into JD Edwards and subsequent fluctuation analysesPrepare financial and significant lease assumption analysesAnalyze and forecast various guidance and financial metricsResponsible for various special projectsCommunicate and collaborate with other departments, including Accounting and Regional Asset Managers, on relevant mattersAssist with quarterly and annual reporting requirements, including the preparation of various financial reporting schedulesPerform property level and ad-hoc analysesPerform accounting and/or peer research when requiredQualifications 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 necessaryGAAP knowledge is requiredPublic accounting experience highly preferredUnderstanding of lease accounting highly preferredCPA, CFA, or MBA preferred2+ years of related experience preferredReal estate background is a plusMust be proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Outlook, and TeamsAdvanced Excel skills is a plusExperience with Argus is a plusExperience with JD Edwards is a plusThe expected base hourly wage range for this position is $45.68 to $55.29 USD per hour. This hourly wage range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on the consideration of many factors, which may include, but are not limited to, the individual's knowledge, experience, education, qualifications, skills, and job location, as well as the Company's compensation practices.