Financial Analyst

Continental Properties is looking for a Financial Analyst to join our dynamic team of professionals at our Home Office in Menomonee Falls, WI. As Financial Analyst, you will be support the Finance Team in the underwriting and acquisition analysis of multi-family, retail, and hotel real estate opportunities. You will also support the analysis of existing income-producing assets to provide insights to our teams and key stakeholders. You will report to the Finance Director.

Continental embraces a flexible/hybrid work environment. After an initial onboarding period, you may work remotely up to two days a week. #LI-Hybrid

Essential Responsibilities:

• Support new development projects by coordinating due diligence, proforma development, and analyzing financial scenarios to guide development decisions. 
• Maintain and organize data, streamline reporting processes, and implement data management enhancements. 
• Lead the preparation and submission of lender reports and compliance certificates. 
• Collect and analyze cap rate and real estate taxes for new development markets and projects. 
• Collaborate with Market Research and Operations teams to analyze, interpret, and communicate cost, expense, and revenue variances in underwriting. 
• Coordinate and process the procurement of letters of credit and performance bonds for development deal teams.

Skills for Success:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting or equivalent experience required; Real Estate emphasis desired
• Experience: Two to three years of related experience
• Skills:  Ability to recognize financial implications of business decisions or strategies and build relationships with Finance Team, Deal Teams, and External Stakeholders

Why You'll Love Life at Continental:

Our award-winning culture fosters innovation and empowers our team members to lead. Here are some of the reasons that our team members continue to vote for us as a Top Workplace: 

• Career Growth: You'll have the tools, training, and opportunities for a meaningful career with long-term growth potential. We invest in your learning & development with paid professional memberships, certifications, and tuition reimbursement.
  
  
• Mental Health & Wellness: Your well-being matters. We provide comprehensive mental health support including but not limited to 8-free counseling sessions per year and access to additional wellness resources.
  
  
• Balance: We recognize that balance varies for everyone, and we support our team members with that in mind. Recharge with generous vacation time, 9-paid holidays, and half-days on Fridays during designated months.
  
  
• Community & Connection: Build relationships through informal gatherings, lunches, community and company events, volunteer opportunities, and a vibrant social culture. Learn more about recent Continental events here!
  
  
• Culture of Belonging: The Continental IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Allies) is our commitment to evolving our culture where team members feel a sense of belongingness each day. Our You Belong Here Initiative and Business Resource Groups focus on fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment for all.
  
  
• Performance Incentives: Participate in our Building Above and Beyond (BAAB) incentive program that rewards team members annually based on company goals and achievements.
  
  
• Industry-Leading Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) with company match, and company-paid life and disability insurance.
  
  
• Family Support: Support your growing family with 6-weeks paid parental leave and with family-forming & fertility resources (up to 12-weeks leave for birth mothers).
  
  
  

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and all applicable state and local fair employment practices laws, and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities.

For the benefit of our residents, the communities we serve, and our co-workers, all applicants are required to pass a post-offer criminal background check prior to joining the Continental team