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The Acquisitions Associate performs detailed financial analysis of due diligence materials for potential acquisitions and assists in locating new acquisition targets. They act as a partner in the Acquisitions department and both collaborate with others and lead on certain deals.
Job Duties
- Interprets and analyzes financial information for prospective acquisitions including income statements, cash flow statements, financial forecasts and budgets. (Essential)
- Conducts appropriate research to gather required information such as market surveys, competitive analysis, and internal metrics. (Essential)
- Analyzes data and recommends specific actions based on findings. (Essential)
- Utilizes available computer systems, resources and team members to carry out analysis to support management’s quest for accretive acquisitions. (Essential)
- Initiates phone contact and maintains proper follow-up with assigned customers including brokers and owners or internal team members as necessary.
- Assists management with administrative tasks such as tracking and compiling information of interest.
- Prepares various reports detailing financial due diligence within the Acquisition department. Reviews and responds appropriately to correspondence.
- Handles confidential information and ensures the integrity of all information received and/or reviewed.
- Assists with ensuring accurate and timely follow-up on pending acquisitions.
- Completes and follows-up on specific tasks assigned from the acquisition due diligence checklist.
- Actively participates in acquisition meetings, including those of a legal matter.
- Uses internal computer systems to follow-up with pending acquisition information and ensures it is updated when information is received.
- Initiates and follows-up on leads and communicates with brokers and owners.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Real Estate or related field (Required)
- 2 years in Financial analysis and/or accounting experience (Required)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to effectively manage multiple and competing priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
- Ability to work collaboratively and constructively with colleagues at all levels of the company
- High level expertise with Excel and spreadsheet skills
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Ability to travel by car or plane with overnight stays as required: 15-25%
- Critical thinking & decision-making ability
Source: Sun Communities Career Page
