Financial Analyst

We 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:

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
• The 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.