Financial & Transaction Analyst

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Financial & Transaction Analyst - IPS Team 

Position Overview 

Join our dynamic Integrated Portfolio Solutions (IPS) team as a Financial & Transaction Analyst, supporting 200+ annual transactions for global corporate clients across office and industrial properties. This role focuses on delivering sophisticated financial modeling and analysis to drive strategic real estate decisions for Fortune 500 clients. 

Primary Responsibilities 

Financial Modeling & Analysis 

• Prepare comprehensive financial analyses including NPV cash flow models for lease transactions and portfolio opportunities 

• Develop and maintain complex financial models for headquarters relocations, master planning initiatives, and strategic real estate projects under senior supervision 

• Build new financial models from scratch to address unique client scenarios and transaction structures 

• Conduct portfolio opportunity mining to identify cost optimization and strategic value creation opportunities 

• Perform sensitivity analyses and scenario modeling to support client decision-making 

Transaction Support & Analysis 

• Evaluate client building alternatives through detailed qualitative and quantitative analysis 

• Compare lease options across multiple scenarios, incorporating market conditions, financial terms, and operational requirements 

• Support transaction teams with financial justification and business case development 

• Prepare client-ready financial summaries and recommendations 

Lease Analysis & Documentation 

• Review and analyze lease documents for financial terms, escalations, and key provisions with meticulous attention to detail 

• Prepare comprehensive lease summaries highlighting critical financial and operational terms 

• Conduct lease criteria reviews ensuring alignment with client requirements and market standards 

• Maintain database of lease terms and market intelligence for benchmarking purposes 

Accounting & Financial Reporting Support 

• Apply GAAP accounting principles to lease accounting analysis and financial reporting 

• Assist with lease classification determinations and financial statement impact assessments 

• Support clients with lease accounting compliance and reporting requirements 

• Collaborate with client finance teams on accounting treatment of real estate transactions 

Client & Team Collaboration 

• Support senior team members in client presentations and financial model reviews 

• Collaborate with brokers, project managers, and legal teams on transaction execution 

• Assist in due diligence processes for complex transactions 

• Participate in client meetings as appropriate to present financial analysis 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Real Estate, or related field 

• 2-4 years of experience in financial analysis, preferably in commercial real estate 

• Strong understanding of GAAP accounting principles, particularly lease accounting standards 

• Advanced Excel skills with ability to build complex financial models from scratch 

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in financial analysis 

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills 

• Experience with DCF modeling and NPV analysis 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Commercial real estate experience or coursework 

• Experience with ASC 842 lease accounting standards 

• Familiarity with lease structures and real estate terminology 

• Experience with financial modeling software (Argus, etc.) 

• Understanding of corporate real estate strategies 

• CPA or progress toward CPA certification preferred 

• Professional designations (CFA, CRE, CCIM) a plus 

Key Success Factors 

• Meticulous attention to detail in all financial analyses and model development 

• Ability to create innovative modeling solutions for unique client situations 

• Strong problem-solving skills and analytical thinking 

• Collaborative approach with team members and clients 

• Commitment to accuracy and quality in all deliverables 

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If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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