Acquisition Analyst

A Note from our Director of Acquisitions Acquisitions is where brightSTAR grows. Every community we add, every site we close, every return we deliver traces back to a deal this team found, underwrote, and executed. I want someone who builds rigorous models, thinks creatively through deal structures, and moves fast without sacrificing accuracy — someone who treats AI as a core part of how they work, not a novelty. If you bring sharp analytical instincts, a real passion for real estate, the drive to crack problems others give up on, and the discipline to use every tool at your disposal to do it faster and better, I want to talk –Carter Moses, Director of Acquisitions About brightSTAR brightSTAR Communities is a premier operator of Manufactured Home Communities ("MHC") and Recreational Vehicle Resorts ("RV") across the United States. Our mission is to create vibrant, affordable communities for working families and retirees, as well as attractive vacation destinations for RV travelers. At brightSTAR, we empower exceptional leaders to combine institutional discipline and professionalism with a fierce entrepreneurial spirit. That approach has fueled our rapid growth, transformed ordinary “parks” into strong communities, and fulfilled our promises to our residents and investors. Core Beliefs CHARACTER MATTERS Business should be a FORCE FOR GOOD We all profit most when we work for a PURPOSE GREATER THAN OURSELVES Every decision should maximize LONG-TERM VALUE FOR ALL STAKEHOLDERS Values AUTHENTICITY – We are real, honest, and transparent. EXCELLENCE – We solve problems and are obsessed with greatness. PARTNERSHIP – We bring out the best in each other. The Position Manufactured Housing, RV Resorts, and Marinas are among the most under-professionalized asset classes in real estate — historically fragmented, light on operating discipline, and generally untouched by modern technology. brightSTAR exists to change that, and acquisitions is where it starts. We are scaling toward 10,000+ home sites and 25 destination outdoor communities valued at $750M+. To get there, our deal engine has to run faster and smarter than anyone else's in the industry. As our Acquisitions Analyst, reporting to the Director of Acquisitions, you will identify, underwrite, and help close the communities that fuel that growth. This is not a traditional analyst seat. We expect this role to work smarter than a conventional acquisitions analyst, not by working more hours, but by pairing rigorous underwriting judgment with modern tools and AI to screen deals faster, model more accurately, and surface the insights that win us the right communities at the right basis. Being AI-native is not a preference for this role. It is a requirement. What You'll Own Underwriting & Due Diligence: Conduct comprehensive underwriting and due diligence on prospective MHC, RV, and marina acquisitions, gathering property information, reviewing financials, rent rolls, leases, contracts, and title reports, and conducting site visits. Financial Modeling & Analysis: Build and present detailed financial models, including cash flow projections, return analyses, and key performance indicators. Develop, maintain, and continuously improve our underwriting templates. Think creatively through deal structures: seller financing, equity splits, phased closings, lease options to find ways to make deals work while protecting investor returns. Use AI to compress modeling cycles and improve accuracy. AI-Powered Deal Screening: Design and run AI-assisted workflows to triage inbound deal flow, extract and normalize messy seller data (rent rolls, T-12s, offering memoranda), and produce first-pass underwriting at a pace manual processes can't match. Market Research & Analysis: Conduct in-depth research on trends, opportunities, and risks across the MHC, RV, and marina sectors. Analyze demographic data, economic indicators, and regulatory changes to identify emerging high-growth markets before our competitors do. Deal Sourcing: Help identify acquisition targets through listing platforms, broker relationships, and off-market opportunities. Reporting & Communication: Prepare investment presentations for internal and external stakeholders. Communicate effectively with brokers, sellers, lenders, and third parties to gather information and move transactions forward. Pipeline & Database Management: Own the acquisition database: deal pipeline, transaction history, and property owner intelligence and keep it structured so the whole team moves faster. Collaboration: Work alongside Asset Management and Operations to ensure underwriting assumptions reflect operational reality, and support broader investment strategy as needed. Required Experience & Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Accounting, or a related field required. A minimum of 2 years of financial analyst experience is preferred but we hire for what you've built, not how long you've been building. Strong analytical and financial modeling skills with highly advanced proficiency in Excel. Experience with Argus, Crexi Intelligence, or similar real estate analysis tools is a plus. Demonstrated, hands‑on use of AI in real analytical work, not just enthusiasm for the space. You can point to a specific workflow you've redesigned around AI (Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot, Power BI, agentic automations, or a personal knowledge system) and quantify the time it saved. You'll be asked to demonstrate one live in the interview. You keep current on major releases from Anthropic, OpenAI, and Google, and can explain what you've adopted and why. Detail‑oriented with the ability to multitask in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment. You act with urgency and consistently meet deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly articulate investment recommendations to senior management and investors. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must be able to pass pre‑employment background, credit check, and drug screening. brightSTAR Communities maintains a drug‑free and tobacco‑free workplace. Who You Are Technology Fluent Analyst: Technology is your first instinct, not your last resort. You reach for AI and automation before brute force. You're fluent enough to prototype the tool, the model, or the workflow yourself and your output proves it. Analytical & Rigorous: You interpret complex financial data, draw meaningful conclusions, and defend your assumptions. AI accelerates your work; your judgment is what makes it right. Owner Mindset: You treat the deal pipeline as if your name were on the deed. You're accountable for outcomes, not activities — you own mistakes immediately and bring solutions, not just problems. Gritty & Hungry: You go above and beyond without being asked, volunteer for the tough assignments, and are driven by outcomes, not hours. Wicked Smart: You learn fast, connect dots others miss, and get sharper every quarter. Who You Are Not You perform work manually that AI could do in a fraction of the time, and you have no plan to change that. This seat does not exist for that kind of output. You need to be trained on every click. We hire people who explore new tools, figure them out, and teach the rest of us. You view AI as a threat to your role rather than the multiplier that makes your role possible. You’d rather be told what to analyze than go find what matters. You take tasks at face value rather than think critically about what the answer should look like and how to get there. You are comfortable where you are. This team is always reaching for the next milestone and expects everyone to be doing the same. How We Hire Every brightSTAR candidate completes a Culture Index survey as the first step. Finalists for this role will also complete a live AI workflow demonstration: you'll show us, screen‑share and in real time, how you use AI to attack a realistic work artifact like a messy rent roll or a lender data request. No pre‑prepared slides. If that sounds like fun rather than a hurdle, you're probably our kind of analyst. What We Offer A front-row seat in the deal engine of a high-growth platform targeting 10,000+ home sites and 25 destination outdoor communities valued at $750M+. The mandate — and the tools — to build AI‑first acquisitions workflows from the ground up, without fighting legacy infrastructure. Significant potential for career advancement and professional development. As the platform scales, so does your seat. A competitive salary based upon experience and a comprehensive benefits package, including: Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options HSA with a monthly Company contribution for those who elect a high‑deductible health care plan 401(k) with a generous Company match Job Type: Full Time – Office Based #J-18808-Ljbffr