Finance Manager

About us:

Phillips Edison & Company takes PRIDE in creating great omni-channel grocery-anchored shopping experiences and improving communities, one center at a time. PECO’s culture is fueled by the ENERGY our team brings to work every day – to find creative solutions and create value for our centers, our investors, our communities and the greater world around us. PECO’s culture is driven by our team’s CONNECTION to each other and the communities in which we live and work. PECO embraces the OPPORTUNITY to source and implement creative and sustainable programs to create a positive impact on the environment.

Phillips Edison’s operating platform provides retail services including acquisition, redevelopment, leasing and management of grocery-anchored retail centers.

What you'll do:

• Take ownership of and manage all property models in Argus Enterprise (AE). This involves approximately 300 financial models. This involves strong process controls and improvements.
• Manage all detailed inputs of leasing, recoveries, and tenant costs related budgets and forecasts.
• Challenge model assumptions, provide context, and provide recommendations.
• Manage data integration across systems. Such as monthly Rent Roll integration between MRI and AE to capture all “Actual” neighbor activity from MRI CM and all “Spec” deals from MRI Leaseflow. Future AE integration with Data Warehouse and Planful software.
• Manage Budget Recovery rates for all units in MRI Leaseflow including Acquisitions.
• Manage 5 Year rolling forecasts and financial models to identify risky properties and growth opportunities (Alpha Score). Used for potential dispositions, and impairment testing.
• Work with Asset Management team to provide Ground Up Development business case models.
• Lead coordinated efforts with data providers and technology teams to ensure data is accurate, automated and timely. Champion automation. Digital literacy a plus.
• Ability to manage and lead priorities, and to develop team talent.
• Manage ad hoc requests and system project requests

What we're looking for:

• BA/BS degree in Finance or Accounting or related technical field
• 5 years relevant experience in positions that require analysis and reporting financial results
• Demonstrated financial acumen, critical thinking and analytical experience of variance analysis and data interpretation of results
• Self-starter who is curious, who takes initiative, and who has the ability to translate data into story. Ability to trace and understand data sources.
• Advanced Excel skills required, Power BI skills a plus
• Proficiency with Argus software a plus
• Solid foundation in retail real estate fundamentals highly preferred
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to build relationships
• Ability to work well independently, efficiently, and thoughtfully to understand how data changes impact other metrics

Why PECO?

• We are characterized by our #PeopleofPECO. They are dynamic, innovative and entrepreneurial. They are driven to succeed and make a lasting impact on our growing organization. Having highly trained, energized and skilled professionals throughout every level of our organization is a great source of pride and key element of success for Phillips Edison & Company.
• Voted a Cincinnati Top Places to Work for the past 8 years!