Real Estate Financial Analyst

The Michaels Organization is a nationally recognized, private sector firm with over 43 years of experience in producing top quality multifamily housing. All aspects of housing development, from site acquisition through property management are within the expertise of our company and its affiliates.

Position Summary:

• Support the student housing/multifamily development team with property analysis, underwriting, and ad hoc financial analysis. The Real Estate Financial Analyst will be an active member in the finance team and get exposure to all aspects of real estate development underwriting and asset management. This position offers a great opportunity for progressive investment analysis experience and exposure to all facets of real estate acquisitions, development, dispositions, asset management and capital markets. There will be daily interaction at all levels of the company and provides the right candidate the opportunity for advancement.

Position Duties & Responsibilities:

• Project development underwriting and analysis including:
  • Market Rent Analysis
  • Identification and survey project rent comparables
  • Develop and maintain project underwriting models.
• Advanced excel skills required.
• Prepare and improve internal investment committee presentations
• Underwrite various on and off campus financing structures including traditional debt and equity structures and tax exempt structures

• The ideal candidate will have at least a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, mathematics, economics, or related field with strong analytical and quantitative skills with 1-2+ years of relevant experience.
• Candidate with be a self-starter who has the ability to learn quickly, work independently and as a team member, and complete tasks with minimal guidance in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
• Strong knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• The ability to understand financial statements is important.
• Ideal candidate will have experience with student housing/multifamily properties, in either a acquisition or development capacity.