Financial Analyst II

Description

At Rhodes, our core purpose is to enhance the lives of our customers and team through building communities. We specialize in developing master planned communities and construction of high quality, energy efficient homes. Rhodes has been recognized among the fastest growing private companies in the US by Inc. 5000 and is on a mission to expand its footprint into more communities across South Texas. Since 2019, Esperanza Homes, a Rhodes Company, has ranked nationally on the Builder Magazine’s Top 100 Builders list, and is on an aggressive growth trajectory to serve more communities across South Texas.

Rhodes was founded in the early 1990’s as a land acquisition and holding company. In 2006, the company shifted gears and ventured into residential/commercial land development and home building with the formation of Esperanza Homes. Rhodes Enterprises has grown to be one of the largest developers of residential, commercial, and master-planned communities in the areas we serve. We are passionate about our customers, building exceptional homes, our team, and the communities where we live and work. 

Rhodes is a certified Great Place to Work, when you choose to work with us, you are part of a passionate and high-performing Team! You will work alongside team members who set and reach ambitious goals every day and are excited to continue to grow and build communities.

Benefits of being a part of our Team include: 

• Competitive Compensation including Bonus & Profit-Sharing Programs
• Health Care - Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Coverage
• Employer Paid Health Reimbursement Account for Medically Enrolled Staff
• 401(k) with Company Matching Contributions
• Disability Programs
• Employee & Dependent Life Insurance
• Vacation & Company Holidays
• Paid Family Leave
• Employee Home Purchase Rebate Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Role Mission: The Financial Analyst will assist in the data-driven decision-making process to help secure and manage the performance of our residential and commercial real estate portfolio by performing in-depth financial analysis, preparing reports and presentations, and collaborating closely with top management. This role reports to senior leadership and is key in evaluating, supporting, and expanding investment pipeline. You are part of the finance team and have an exciting opportunity to support the accomplishment of our organizational purpose to build communities and enhance lives of our customers and team.  

Measured Performance Goals:

• % Overall Financial Model accuracy
• # of Days completion of Financial Models
• # Days Completion for Monthly Financial Comparisons
• # of Days for Month-End close
• % Reports on time

Accountabilities:

• Create asset-level and portfolio-level financial modeling and valuation analyses for existing and new investments including IRR, XIRR, Payback period, etc.
• Develop detailed investment packages for presentation to senior leadership.
• Maintain proforma financial models for residential and commercial real estate projects.
• Conduct financial analysis to assess key performance indicators, identify trends, and support decision-making.
• Support property-level due diligence and market research for new investments.
• Prepare and maintain quarterly asset management models and reports including comparisons of asset performance vs. budget and hold-sell analyses.
• Provide regular reporting on financial metrics, including occupancy costs, lease renewals, and capital expenditures.
• Prepare Cash Flow projections for multiple entities.
• Perform other financial analysis, reporting, or budgeting duties as assigned by senior leadership to support departmental and portfolio objectives.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing financial results as needed
• Work in harmony with co-workers
• Provide excellent customer service to team members and departments as needed
• Complete other tasks and duties as assigned

Embodies Rhodes Core Values: 

• Act with Integrity, No Exceptions
• Honor our Team
• Never Be Satisfied – continuously looks for ways to improve every aspect of our business
• Best in Class Customer Experience -provide a best-in-class customer experience – every time, with every customer
• Community Leadership – we take pride in actively engaging in the communities we serve, making them better for our future

Lives the Values of the Rhodes Team:

• Believes and is committed to our mission to enhance the lives of our customers and our team through building communities
• Is driven by outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them
• Has a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve quickly
• Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change
• Seeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization
• Works through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationships in order to achieve outcomes

Supervisory Responsibilities:

-None

Indirect Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Train and develop new Accountants as needed
• Improve Accounting Department’s relationships with other departments in the company
• Review Internal controls of the Accounting Department.
• Implement appropriate KPIs to measure the Accounting Department’s performance

Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Real Estate, Business, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in financial analysis, preferably within commercial real estate or property management.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills including pivot tables, V-lookups, H-lookups, and other advanced functions.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Solid understanding of IRR, XIRR, Payback periods, Multiple on Investment, and other Real Estate KPIs
• Familiarity with financial statements
• Proficiency in financial analysis and modeling, with proven experience constructing and interpreting complex financial models in Excel.
• Experience in commercial real estate, data analysis, or retail is a plus.
• Ability to synthesize data and present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated commitment to honesty, integrity, and discretion in handling sensitive information.
• Work effectively on multiple projects simultaneously and manage time efficiently.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills

FLSA Status: Exempt

Essential Functions:

Successful job applicants will be able to perform these functions. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Report to Corporate Office daily and adhere to schedule 
• Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer and/or electronic device 
• Ability to have face to face conversations with customers, co-workers and manager 
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and move around work environment as needed 
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle 
• Comply with company policies and procedures