Senior Advisor, Financial Analytics

Company: Cresa Boston
Location: Boston
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

About CresaCresa is the world's most trusted occupier-first commercial real estate firm. We provide commercial real estate advice and services to diverse industries throughout the globe, including leading technology, pharmaceutical, biotech, legal, insurance and other professional services companies. We are proud of our team, the advice we provide and our strong workplace culture. Our office is regularly honored as one of Boston's Best Places to Work by the Boston Business Journal and the Boston Globe. -
Job OverviewThe Senior Advisor, Financial Analytics is responsible for developing, utilizing, and reviewing financial models to assist clients in making strategic real estate decisions. The Senior Advisor, of Financial Analytics will work closely with the Cresa advisors, consultants, Financial Analysts, and clients to develop strategies that drive value and performance and enhances the overall client experience. The Senior Advisor, Financial Analytics will have a role in developing best practices and writing thought-leadership publications. In addition, this role will oversee and develop junior and senior level Financial Analysts. To be successful in this role, this individual will continuously adapt to new technology and practices, will take initiative, be detail oriented, and enjoy being part of an energetic and fast-paced team. -
Essential Responsibilities

• Develop and perform complex financial analyses (e.g., sublease, sale leasebacks, synthetic leasing, occupancy cost analysis, cash vs. GAAP, etc.) to support strategic initiatives and business opportunities
• Create standardized and ad hoc financial analytical tools that will allow internal and external project teams to quickly gain actionable insight related to transaction and portfolio management.
• Collaborate with clients and project teams to determine the financial goals and objectives
• Establish consistent processes and governance for analyses with clients and project teams to ensure accuracy
• Develop internal tools to support clients and projects teams with all facets of real estate process
• Create executive level deliverables outlining critical financial results (cash and GAAP) to support decision making
• Participate in development and distribution of strategic white papers or case studies that can be utilized to further business development for brokerage teams
• Provide financial leadership and coaching to junior and senior financial analysts to develop and improve their technical skills
  Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Accounting, Finance, Business or another related field. -
  • Minimum of five years professional experience in real estate or accounting industry
  • Fundamental understanding of real estate and terminology
  • Understanding of GAAP
  • Strong analytical, financial and communication skills
  • Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
    To ApplyInterested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to bostonjobs@cresa.com. PDFs only and under 10MB. Please, no recruiters. -
    NondiscriminationCresa is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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