Financial Analyst - Portfolio Management at Fairfield… · San Diego

Summary: Fairfield Residential is a leader in the multifamily housing industry, dedicated to creating exceptional apartment living. The Financial Analyst – Portfolio Management will play a crucial role in forecasting, valuation, market analysis, and reporting for the company's funds and joint ventures, collaborating closely with portfolio and asset managers to ensure informed investment strategies. Responsibilities: - Support monitoring of asset performance and variances - Assist with forecasting against budget and proforma - Help identify performance trends and market patterns - Build complex models, valuations, and projections - Prepare sensitivity analyses and financial summaries - Conduct market and performance ranking research - Contribute to internal and investor reporting packages - Develop presentation materials for senior leadership - Assist with special reports and analysis as needed - Work with portfolio and asset managers to inform business plans - Coordinate with multiple teams to support decision-making - Assist with special projects requiring financial insight Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree from an accredited university required, with a preferred major focus in finance, accounting, or real estate - Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel is required (knowledge of macros is a plus), as well as working knowledge of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint - Complete understanding of basic financial concepts such as IRRs, NPVs, time value of money, etc - Desire to learn and grow professionally in the commercial real estate industry - Outstanding organizational skills and ability to work under pressure to meet multiple deadlines - Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills Preferred Qualifications: - MBA is a plus but is not required - Preferred 1+ years of work experience in commercial real estate, financial analysis, accounting, or related fields - Financial modeling experience is preferred - Experience with Argus and Business software a plus Required Skills: Financial modeling, Microsoft Excel Important Skills: Financial analysis, Commercial real estate Nice-to-Have Skills: Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Argus software, Business software Benefits: 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