Sr. Associate, Operations Financial Planning and Analysis

CityIrvineStateCaliforniaJob LocationIrvine Regional Office (Derian)Position TypeRegular

The Senior Associate, Operations Financial Planning and Analysis will support the Property Operations and Finance teams. Reporting to the VP of Finance, this role is responsible for budgeting and reforecasting key financial metrics for Property Operations, supporting management ahead of quarterly earnings calls, and assisting with underwriting prospective acquisitions.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Assist with the annual budget and quarterly reforecast for Property Operations, which includes reviewing revenues, expenses, and capital expenditures for the entire Essex portfolio.

• Create and support analytical reports to help management ahead of quarterly earnings calls.

• Participate in quarterly budget reviews with VP and other operations leadership and produce reports to present budget variances and other information.

• Compare operating and finance budgets to actual performance on a monthly and quarterly basis.

• Analyze and articulate budget inputs, assess budget impacts, and identify any issues.

• Assist in underwriting and conducting detailed reviews of property level operating budgets for prospective acquisitions.

• Partner cross-functionally with Data/BI teams to ensure accuracy and appropriate output of internal data tools used for reporting.

• Identify business risks associated with the budgeting and forecasting process.

• Evaluate budgeting systems and processes and make recommendations for improvements.

• Support ad hoc performance analysis and financial reviews as directed.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• 4+ years of FP&A and budgeting experience. Multifamily industry experience highly preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, economics, or related field is required.

• Strong knowledge of financial statements and underwriting process.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

• Proficiency in Power Query, PowerBI; SQL preferred.

• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail are critical.

• Strong process, people, and project management skills.

• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight and as part of a collaborative team.

• Strong communication skills and ability to work across multiple departments.

WHAT THE JOB REQUIRES:

• Operates in a fast-paced work setting. Requires the ability to multitask and adapt quickly to changing priorities. May involve tight deadlines and high-energy work situations.

• Requires the ability to work Mondays through Fridays with in-person work requirements consistent with the hybrid policy located at Essex’s corporate office in Irvine.  The hybrid policy is subject to change at Essex’s sole discretion.

• Requires the ability to sit or stand for extended periods. Minimal physical effort in the day-to-day tasks.

• Minimal travel may be required for occasional meetings, training, or conferences.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational, analytical and modeling skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, and reliable results to management teams across different departments. Ability to effectively present information.

• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret documents. Ability to solve problems involving several options in a variety of situations. Requires strong analytical and quantitative skills.

• Decisions made with thorough knowledge of procedures and company policies to achieve set results and deadlines.

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All full-time regular associates are offered competitive salaries, experience career growth, and are eligible for benefit packages that include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, 401k employer match, excellence rewards, wellness programs, and much more. With our Sunday property operations office closures, 10 paid holidays, and 15 PTO days, work/life balance is a priority! Additionally, most positions are eligible for a housing discount of 20%.

Essex provides great communities in which to live, work and invest. We are a purpose-driven company, and we pride ourselves on promoting an internal culture of growth and opportunity by engaging, enabling, and empowering our teams. Working at Essex is not a destination. It is a journey where you can confidently build your career.

The pay range for this position is $104,000.00 - $156,000.00 per year. New hires generally start between $104,000.00 - $131,000.00 per year. The final salary offer will be determined after reviewing relevant factors, including but not limited to skill sets; relevant experience; internal equity; and other business and organizational needs.

This role is also eligible to participate in Essex’s discretionary Annual Bonus program that is commensurate with the level of the position.