Financial Analyst

Company: Kinsley Power Systems
Location: Pasadena
Posted on: September 22, 2023

Job Description:

We are seeking a Financial Analyst in our Pasadena headquarters office (must be able to come into the office on scheduled in-office days). The incumbent will be a highly skilled individual with an accounting and analytical background, and a strong technical accounting skillset who enjoys working in a dynamic and fast-paced collaborative environment. He/she/they must also possess proficient excel skills and have the ability to communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
This role is primarily focused on Financial Planning and Analysis responsibilities in the Corporate Finance Department (no real estate valuation or underwriting work)

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• With close review and supervision of the Finance Supervisor/SFA, the Financial Analyst will be responsible for updating and maintaining property-level projections utilizing Argus software and other aspects of the Company's corporate REIT earnings projection model, including the following:
  
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  • Review executed and draft leases for accurate interpretation of the leasing terms in Argus
    
  • Prepare and distribute strategy call notes
    
  • Process leasing assumption changes in Argus
    
  • Periodic rollup of projection data from Argus into the Corporate projection model
    
  • Periodic upload of projection data into JD Edwards and subsequent fluctuation analyses
    
    
    
  • Prepare financial and significant lease assumption analyses
    
  • Analyze and forecast various guidance and financial metrics
    
  • Responsible for various special projects
    
  • Communicate and collaborate with other departments, including Accounting and Regional Asset Managers, on relevant matters
    
  • Assist with quarterly and annual reporting requirements, including the preparation of various financial reporting schedules
    
  • Perform property level and ad-hoc analyses
    
  • Perform accounting and/or peer research when required
    
    Qualifications and Experience:
    
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    • Bachelor or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is required. If degree is in Finance or Business Administration, accounting course-work/emphasis is necessary
      
    • GAAP knowledge is required
      
    • Public accounting experience highly preferred
      
    • Understanding of lease accounting highly preferred
      
    • CPA, CFA, or MBA preferred
      
    • 2+ years of related experience preferred
      
    • Real estate background is a plus
      
    • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams
      
    • Advanced Excel skills is a plus
      
    • Experience with Argus is a plus
      
    • Experience with JD Edwards is a plus
      
    • The expected base salary range for this position is $90,000 USD to $110,000 USD annually. This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on the consideration of many factors, which may include, but are not limited to: the individual's knowledge, experience, education, qualifications, skills, job location, and the Company's compensation practices.
      
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Keywords: Kinsley Power Systems, Pasadena , Financial Analyst, Accounting, Auditing , Pasadena, California