Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

Step into a Financial Analyst role at a top-tier $7B experiential real estate REIT based in Kansas City. This position offers hands-on FP&A and accounting ops experience, supporting a portfolio centered on unique entertainment and leisure assets with solid growth prospects.

Why We Like This

• Strategic FP&A exposure & mentorship: Hands-on involvement in budgeting, forecasting, and capital planning with direct impact on financial systems and reporting across the full portfolio. Learn financial analysis directly from FP&A Manager & VP.
• Process improvement focus: Opportunity to drive automation and enhance accuracy in financial models and consolidation processes.
• Collaborative culture: Work cross-functionally with finance, operations, and external partners in a supportive, market-driven environment.

Requirements

• Accounting Foundation Preferred: Strong foundation in accounting to support annual budgets, quarterly reforecasts, and capital planning with a focus on accuracy and automation.
• Desire for Process Improvement: Tech-savvy and proactive mindset to optimize financial systems, driving automation and streamlining month-end close and FP&A processes. Solution-oriented approach to finance ops challenges is key.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication: Ability to build trusted relationships across internal teams, joint ventures, and auditors. Strong communication skills essential for navigating complex stakeholder environments and ensuring smooth financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Budgeting & Forecasting: Partner in crafting annual budgets, quarterly reforecasts, and multi-year financial models, working cross-functionally to collect inputs and boost automation for better accuracy.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Prepare detailed schedules for SEC filings (10-Q, 10-K), deliver monthly and quarterly financial insights, and handle ad-hoc analysis requests from Finance and the CFO.
• Month-End Close & Consolidation: Lead month-end close activities including consolidating Canadian entities and integrating joint venture data into consolidation systems.
• Compliance & Controls: Support SOX compliance efforts, assist external auditors during reviews and audits, and uphold strong financial controls.
• Process Improvement & Collaboration: Drive finance process improvements, support key initiatives and training, and collaborate with other departments to enhance communication and operational efficiency.

$103,500 - $143,000 a year