What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Financial Analyst (Hybrid) position at AvalonBay Communities?
AvalonBay Communities, Inc., an equity REIT, has a long-term track record of developing, redeveloping, acquiring and managing distinctive apartment homes in some of the best U.S. markets, and delivering outsized, risk-adjusted returns to shareholders. With equal parts experience and vision, we’ve established a leadership position rooted in our purpose of creating a better way to live and that is always focused on building value for the long term.
Creating a better way to live is the purpose that binds AvalonBay associates. We take that purpose seriously and expect you will as well. By focusing on collaboration, innovation, and taking ownership of our choices and actions, we act in ways that focus on creating value for our customers, investors and associates. Your positive, professional, and consistent personal interactions make AvalonBay a great place to work.
The Role
Our FP&A program builds a foundation for future leaders of the company, providing candidates exposure to all aspects of the asset lifecycle. Our roles also provide opportunities to develop strong business acumen, quantitative, and presentation skills. You will collaborate with and learn directly from the company’s senior and executive leadership team, providing them with recommendations for strategic decision making through the collection, organization, analysis, and interpretation of data.
We don’t have a typical day, but you can expect to conduct detailed analyses of historical financial data, build models to project future performance, and provide critical support to our property management team, investments group, budgeting and capital planning team, and development/redevelopment teams.
You Have…
0 - 2 years of experience in Finance or similar background
A Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Finance, Economics, or in another quantitative or business-related field.
Strong problems solving skills and a desire to put them to use in a meaningful way.
The intellectual curiosity to truly learn about all aspects of our business and new tools/skills.
Work experience from prior internships or financial/operational analysis positions.
Expert-level analytical, financial modeling, and presentation skills using MS Excel and PowerPoint. Experience working with SQL, R, Power BI/Tableau, and VBA is a plus.
Excellent time management and organizational ability. You have a diligent work ethic, desiring to work in a fast-paced environment that supports a balance of independent work and team collaboration.
We Have…
- An engaging team that values the unique contributions of each team member.
- Exposure to all aspects of real estate, including development, asset and property management, and investments.
- Visibility to executive leadership early in your career.
- Opportunities to work across the entire company and learn how a best-in-class company runs.
- Opportunities to learn, develop, and grow with the company into the future.
How AvalonBay Supports You
We know that our teams are the beating heart of our success and we’re committed to showing our appreciation.
We offer:
Comprehensive benefits — health, dental and vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an employee stock purchase plan and more. Click on Benefits (https://jobs.avalonbay.com/benefits) for information.
Growth based on achievement and promotion from within.
Associate recognition (a company-wide recognition program that celebrates associate efforts and successes in contributing to the overall success of the organization – including destination awards, ‘AvalonBay’s Very Best’ recognition program and others!).
A 20% discount on our incredible apartment homes.
A culture built on purpose and our core values - A Commitment to Integrity, A Spirit of Caring, and A Focus on Continuous Improvement.
Additional Info
AvalonBay is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We believe that in order to achieve our purpose of creating a better way to live, we must recruit, develop and retain associates with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives and create an environment that encourages all voices to be heard, understood and appreciated. With this we know we can do great things.
AvalonBay makes employment decisions without regard to a person’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics or testing), citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by the law.
For California residents, if you elect to apply to AvalonBay you accept the AvalonBay California Personnel Privacy Notice (https://www.avaloncommunities.com/california-personnel-privacy-notice/)
