Job Title
Financial Advisor (CPA preferred)Job Description Summary
Candidate to join a USA based Financial Advisory and Consulting team that specializes in corporate real estate transaction analysis. The position requires the preparation and presentation of complex and sophisticated discounted cash flow financial models for a broad range of commercial real estate projects.Knowledge and experience with Finance Theory and a familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and standards as they relate to lease reporting is required (in particular ASC 842).
Transaction analysis is comprised of evaluating and comparing leases, lease restructures, lease vs. buy, acquisitions/dispositions, strategic real estate alternatives, subleases, relocations, build-to suit transactions and other customized projects.
Job Description
Principal Responsibilities
- Prepares complex and sophisticated cash flow and GAAP analyses, lease comparisons, lease restructures, lease vs. buy, acquisitions/dispositions, strategic real estate alternatives, subleases, sale leaseback’s, cancellations/buyouts, relocations, build-to suits, and other strategic real estate alternatives
- Makes recommendations to brokers, their clients, and other service line professionals
- Reads, abstracts and analyzes complex legal real estate related documentation to include leases, financing/loan agreements, mortgage documents, partnership agreements, and corporate financial statements for relevant financial information that will impact the assignment
- Prepares clear, concise, and presentation ready documentation and spreadsheets that support and explain the basis of the analyses for use in client presentations, proposals and/or reports
- Participates with C&W brokers, or other C&W professionals, in client meetings to present and discuss analyses as needed, May discuss analysis summaries and findings with clients
- Assists in the quality control efforts of the Financial Advisory Practice to ensure that all client presentation materials are professional, accurate, high impact and reflect the standards of quality normally associated with C&W work product
- May assist and participate in strategy sessions in preparation for conferences with clients
Desired Skills and Experience
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferably in Finance, Accounting, Real Estate or related business areas
- CPA preferred
- 4 - 5 years of financial analysis experience in commercial real estate occupancy analytics
- Software competency:
- Required: Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint,
- Preferred: Microsoft SharePoint, Access, Argus
Required Skills
- High competence level in utilizing and designing Excel spreadsheets / models. Experience with ARGUS, Pro Calc, or other commercial real estate specialized financial software a plus.
- A working knowledge of GAAP for lease analyses and other types of real estate transactions
- Possess excellent problem-solving skills
Displays competences with application of Excel macros, Sophisticated charts, graphs, and tables
- Strong knowledge and demonstrated competence in working with computers, analytical and word processing software as well as Superior knowledge and skill using Excel and PowerPoint
Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.
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