Business Analyst
Gaines Investment Trust – Corporate Headquarters
La Jolla, CA | In-Office
Department: Accounting
Employment Type: Full-Time, Salaried, Exempt
Compensation: $65,000–$90,000 per year, based on experience, plus bonus
Candidates must currently reside in the San Diego area.
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The Opportunity
Gaines Investment Trust is looking for a Business Analyst who can turn data into clear, actionable information while keeping important business processes organized and on track.
You'll own recurring reporting, track critical compliance deadlines, support purchasing and vendor analysis, and help leadership identify trends, risks, and opportunities. You'll also serve as a cross-trained backup for the accounting team when needed.
We're looking for someone analytical, detail-oriented, and highly organized who takes ownership, works with a sense of urgency, and is comfortable using SQL, spreadsheets, and AI tools to improve how information is gathered, analyzed, and reported.
What You'll Do
- Own weekly, monthly, and annual reporting and continually improve its structure and efficiency
- Build and maintain reporting workflows using SQL, spreadsheets, and AI tools
- Standardize reports so information is accurate, consistent, and easy for leadership to interpret
- Track lender reporting, property tax deadlines, permits, licenses, and other key compliance requirements
- Maintain organized, audit-ready records and proactively flag upcoming deadlines or risks
- Manage and improve the company's purchasing process
- Build dashboards and analytics to track spending, vendor performance, order timing, and budget variances
- Support vendor sourcing, pricing analysis, negotiations, and purchasing decisions
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and ways to improve purchasing practices
- Cross-train with the accounting team and provide backup coverage as needed
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (BBA)
- 1–3 years of professional experience
- SQL skills, including queries, reporting, and data analysis
- Strong Excel and spreadsheet skills
- Coursework or hands-on experience with database management
- Comfortable using AI tools for analysis, reporting, and process improvement
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with a sense of urgency
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Self-starter who takes ownership and works effectively with minimal supervision
- Real estate or previous analyst experience preferred
- Purchasing or property management software experience is a plus
Work Environment
This position is based in person at our La Jolla headquarters during standard business hours.
Why Gaines Investment Trust?
We own what we manage—and we're here for the long term. Since 1966, Gaines Investment Trust has built a growing real estate portfolio by investing in our properties and holding them for the long term.
As a family-owned owner-operator, we're able to make decisions with a long-term perspective rather than managing properties for third-party owners. For our employees, that means stability, continued growth, and opportunities to take ownership, expand responsibilities, and build a long-term career.
Benefits include: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401(k) with company match, PTO, paid holidays, life insurance, and additional voluntary benefits.
Ready to put your analytical skills to work and make an impact? We'd like to hear from you.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration
- Coursework or hands-on experience in database management
- 1-3 years of professional work experience
- Real estate experience
- Prior experience in an analyst role
- SQL skills, including queries, reporting, and analysis
- Strong Excel and spreadsheet skills
- Comfort using AI tools for analysis and reporting
- Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with urgency
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Self-starter who takes ownership with minimal supervision
- Purchasing or property management software experience
- Currently residing in the San Diego area
What We Do
Gaines Investment Trust (G.I.T.) is a 100% family-owned real estate investment and management company headquartered in San Diego, California. Established in 1966, it owns and operates more than 8,000 apartment units across six states and serves over 13,000 residents. The company focuses on long-term ownership and management of apartment communities, land, and strategic industrial and commercial investments for its residents and communities.
