This role extends beyond traditional analysis, requiring expertise in financial modeling, data modeling, and applied AI tools including Copilot and LLM-based solutions. The position builds and maintains models, dashboards, and reporting that translate complex data into actionable insights, while developing AI-enabled workflows that improve forecasting accuracy, reduce cycle time, and enhance decision-making.
This position follows a hybrid work schedule, with three days on‑site and two days remote. Candidates must reside within commuting distance of our corporate office in the Sorrento Valley area of San Diego, CA.
What You'll Do- Completes monthly, quarterly and year end reporting.
- Reports, analyzes, and interprets financial and operating data for business units.
- Maintains standardized reporting and analysis that explains key variances, trends, and performance drivers.
- Develops and maintains sophisticated financial forecasting models and dashboards.
- Ability to develop and manage complex models, spreadsheets, and databases, KPIs.
- Ability to project cash and working capital needs.
- Familiar with Investment Returns & Waterfalls (IRR, Multiples, NPV).
- Understanding of asset valuation & various proforma models (DCF).
- Completes other adhoc projects as assigned to aid management and investors in strategy and investment decisions.
- Responsible for creation of presentations for senior management.
- Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of employees and management to maximize performance and results.
- Must be detailed, organized and a strong team player.
- Completes company required training by established deadline.
- Complies with all Fairfield standards, applicable health and safety rules and regulations, as well as applicable local, state and federal laws.
- Any other duties or responsibilities that may be assigned.
- Driven by Vision: We are a vertically integrated operator and investment manager in the multifamily sector with in-house development, construction, acquisition, and property and asset management services. As we continue to grow, we want you to grow with us.
- Career Growth & Learning: Fairfield values new ideas at every level. We offer training, coaching, and mentoring to help associates develop their careers and inspire them to create change for the better.
- Culture of Collaboration: Enjoy a professional, supportive environment where we work together to drive meaningful impact.
- A Company that Cares: We are proud to offer robust benefit packages with a focus on both quality of care and affordability. We offer competitive compensation plans, 401(k) matching, and paid time off, including sick days and volunteer time off (VTO) to support causes that matter to you.
- Bachelors degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance or Economics is required; advanced degree is a plus.
- 5+ years of relevant Financial Analyst experience; real estate industry experience is a plus.
- Experience in Adaptive Planning, Tableau and multidimensional databases a plus.
- Demonstrated experience building and maintaining complex financial models used for forecasting, variance analysis, and executive decision support, including clear documentation and structured assumptions.
- Proven ability to convert large or complex data sets into actionable insights through dashboards, KPI reporting, and concise executive-ready narratives and visuals.
- Experience managing multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment (monthly/quarterly cycles), balancing accuracy, speed, and stakeholder communication.
- Strong financial analysis knowledge: Applies financial concepts to interpret results, identify drivers, and explain what changed, why it changed, and what it means for decisions.
- Complex financial modeling (forecasting and scenario design): Builds structured models with transparent assumptions, sensitivity testing, and outputs that stakeholders can trust and use.
- Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office capability: Uses advanced functions, pivoting, automation techniques, and clear formatting to produce reliable, repeatable analyses and executive-ready materials.
- Financial statement fluency: Understands how the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement connect; uses that understanding to validate results and explain impacts.
- KPI development and management: Defines meaningful measures, connects operational and financial indicators, and builds reporting that highlights trends, thresholds, and performance gaps.
- Dashboarding and data visualization: Creates clear visuals that tell the story quickly, emphasizing key messages, comparisons, and trends for senior management.
- Data management and analytical rigor: Maintains clean inputs, applies validation checks, reconciles to sources, and documents logic to reduce risk of errors.
- Investment return analysis (IRR, Multiples, NPV) and waterfalls: Interprets return metrics, explains drivers, and communicates how timing and assumptions affect outcomes.
- Valuation and DCF proforma understanding: Builds or interprets DCF-based valuation logic, articulating key assumptions and sensitivity impacts.
- Cash flow and working capital forecasting: Projects cash needs and timing, highlighting risks and actionable levers that affect liquidity.
- Organization and attention to detail: Produces accurate, timely, complete work by maintaining disciplined review processes and careful version control.
- Prioritization and deadline management: Plans work across recurring cycles and ad hoc demands, escalating risks early and delivering on commitments.
- Independence and ownership mindset: Works independently to solve problems, identify needed inputs, and complete deliverables with minimal oversight.
- Collaboration and stakeholder partnership: Works collaboratively with all levels of employees and management to maximize performance and results, communicating clearly and respectfully.
- Professional communication and executive presentation: Produces concise, well-structured presentations and narratives that connect analysis to decisions and recommended actions.
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Estimated Rate of Pay:
$100,00.00 - $120,000.00
This position is exempt; the range above reflects annual salary.
The pay range displayed for this position is determined by skills and experience required, location and job complexity*. Potential job offers may vary based on the skills, education, and experience an individual candidate holds. This range reflects base rate only, and does not include allowances, perks, commissions or bonuses applicable to this position (if any). In addition to base salary, Fairfield offers all full time associates the following, upon meeting eligibility requirements:
- Paid time off, paid holidays and sick days, paid time off for volunteering activities (optional)
- Matched 401(k)
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Life insurance
* Pay range is a calculation based on a midpoint price. Fairfield complies with all wage and hour laws, including minimum wage and salary exempt requirements.
Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with others, including supervisors; adhere to performance standards despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations. Pursuant to the Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinances, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable law, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance or Economics
- 5+ years of relevant Financial Analyst experience
- Experience in Adaptive Planning and Tableau
- Demonstrated experience building and maintaining complex financial models
What We Do
Fairfield is a fully integrated real estate operator and investment manager in the multifamily sector with in-house development, construction, acquisition, property and asset management services across a broad spectrum of investment strategies. Fairfield’s core capabilities span acquisition and development strategies including LIHTC Affordable, Value Add, Core Plus, Develop to Core, Suburban Development, and U.S. Multifamily Debt. Fairfield is one of the top multifamily housing owners, developers and property managers in the U.S. as ranked by NMHC. We strive to create vibrant neighborhoods, deliver attractive returns, work collaboratively and make meaningful sustainable contributions to our communities. With over 37 years in the multifamily sector, Fairfield has acquired or developed 1,015 communities consisting of over 285,000 units and $39.8 billion in total project costs. Our current property management is 41,000 units in over 30 markets nationally (as of September 30, 2022). Being a part of the Fairfield family of associates nationwide means more than a rewarding career with personal growth. It’s a partnership for the long term, working alongside colleagues in an open-dialogue environment that encourages growth and the sharing of ideas. We know that our associates are a key ingredient to our success, and we’re proud to reflect that in our culture. Creating Better Living for Better Lives.
