FP&A Senior Analyst / Associate
Los Angeles, CA
Requisition ID: JR102732
Job Type: Hybrid
About the Employer
April Housing is a leading owner and operator of high-quality affordable housing throughout the United States. Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Los Angeles, April Housing is the asset management business that oversees Blackstone's affordable housing and LIHTC portfolio.
April Housing seeks to preserve critical affordable housing stock while providing best-in-class management and high-quality housing. April is committed to being a fair, transparent, and responsible owner.
April Housing’s long-term commitment to owning affordable housing is supported by Blackstone Funds, predominantly BREIT, a non-listed REIT. This perpetual capital vehicle provides April with a patient and flexible source of capital and plays a critical role in enabling the creation and preservation of more affordable housing.
In addition to managing a growing portfolio, April Housing ensures assets in the existing portfolio remain affordable and in compliance with all rent regulations while making significant improvements and aligning operations with April Housing’s Standards of Excellence in Residential Operations.
In its pursuit of excellence, April Housing is looking for individuals who share its mission to provide high-quality housing to affordable residents.
What You’ll Do
- Gather, analyze, and interpret financial and operational data to provide critical insights on trends and variances and identify opportunities to improve performance.
- Complete deep-dive property assessment reports for at-risk assets not meeting budget and/or operational expectations.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc financial reports for executive leadership and Blackstone, presenting financial data and analysis clearly and concisely.
- Execute April Housing’s annual budgeting and forecasting process, including coordinating with asset managers, department heads, operators, and other key stakeholders.
- Assist in preparing the quarterly board book, coordinating across departments on a high-profile deliverable presented to Blackstone senior real estate leadership.
- Develop and maintain complex corporate-level financial models to provide multi-year visibility into financial performance.
- Work collaboratively across departments and with external partners to support business objectives.
- Partner with IT and other stakeholders to automate manual reporting, support software implementation, and create interactive business intelligence tools and dashboards.
- Utilize third-party data to monitor and analyze market and industry trends, including sources such as Yardi Matrix, Green Street, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Perform special ad hoc projects on a frequent basis.
- Support the development of analysts through mentorship and training.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or accounting.
- Minimum of three (3) to six (6) years of experience in FP&A and/or financial reporting within a commercial real estate firm.
- Strong work ethic with the ability to thrive in a dynamic and demanding work environment and meet critical deadlines.
- High level of attention to detail, including the ability to review team members’ work for accuracy and consistency.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, including database sourcing, standard Excel functions (such as SUMIF/S, SUMPRODUCT, INDEX/MATCH, INDIRECT, pivot tables, data tables, filters, and keyboard shortcuts), graph creation, data integrity best practices, and executive- or board-level presentation outputs.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with personnel at all levels.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, listen actively, and confirm understanding when needed.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with intact and cross-functional teams and give and receive feedback.
- Strong results orientation, with the ability to understand performance targets, align work to deliver results, and pivot when feedback is received.
- Ability to plan and align work, understand communicated plans, seek clarity when needed, and support alignment on daily and weekly actions.
- Ability to manage ambiguity by progressing work while awaiting changes or further instruction.
- Commitment to professional development, including executing individual development plans for self and others.
- Resilience and persistence in response to challenges, with a positive attitude and focus on continuous improvement.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Yardi and/or data analytics tools.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Compensation Range: $100,000.00 to $130,000.00 annually. This range represents the presently anticipated low and high end of the base compensation range for this position. Actual base compensation may vary based on factors including location and experience.
- Total Direct Compensation: Eligible for discretionary bonus and incentive compensation on an annual basis.
- Benefits: Health insurance coverage, retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO).
Additional total direct compensation and benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of applicable plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other governing documents, including eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and other applicable city, county, or local ordinances. Good cause exists for a criminal background check because one or more material duties of this position require access to sensitive financial, confidential, and proprietary information and a high level of integrity and discretion.
April Housing is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, April Housing prohibits discrimination against any applicant, employee, or other covered person based on any legally recognized basis, including but not limited to veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, caste, immigration status, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected leave status, domestic violence victim status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
April Housing is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email talent@revantage.com.
