Financial Analyst - Corporate Finance

What You'll Do:
The Financial Analyst - Corporate Finance is responsible for financial and operational reporting, along with preparing the annual budget, monthly forecasts, and ad-hoc analyses. The ideal candidate focuses on uncovering meaningful insights, not just surface-level data, and demonstrates a continuous drive for learning and improvement. They will collaborate with senior leaders across the firm to address financial needs and support the annual planning process. This role will be integral to the financial health and future success of Coastal Ridge Real Estate.
Where You'll Work:
Located in downtown Columbus, Ohio, our corporate offices overlook the Columbus Commons which plays hosts to over 200 events throughout the year. Enjoy the building's fitness center and rooftop terrace with adjoining clubroom, and walk to some of the city's best restaurants and downtown amenities.
What You'll Own:

• Assist in the preparation and ongoing management of the company's annual budget and monthly reforecasts.
• Build and maintain complex financial models to support decision-making for key business initiatives and strategies.
• Develop and prepare regular financial reports and dashboards that track key performance indicators (KPIs) to support leadership in monitoring and improving company performance.
• Perform ad hoc financial analyses to address business opportunities and challenges as they arise, providing data-driven insights.
• Partner with various departments (e.g., operations, marketing, sales) to gather inputs for financial planning and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity in financial reports and systems, consistently improving financial processes.
• Conduct thorough variance analysis to explain deviations from budgeted and forecasted results, providing insights into performance drivers.
• Other duties and projects as directed and assigned.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 5-10 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, or related roles preferably in real estate or related industry.
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling, analysis, and data visualization using Excel, SQL, etc. required.
• Experience building executive-level dashboards or reporting tools required.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Who You Are:

• Financially focused. You look at information with a discerning eye to ensure its accuracy. You use a data-driven approach to make decisions that positively impact the company's financials. You find creative ways to move the needle and are focused on driving results that ultimately influence the bottom line.
• An analytical problem solver. You visualize, articulate, conceptualize, and solve complex problems by making decisions that are sensible given the available information. You keep it cool when things get crazy and approach problems with viable solutions. You pay attention to the small things that make a big difference.
• A captivator. You've got strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills including public speaking and presentation skills. You engage our employees and foster an environment that makes learning exciting.
• A masterful executor. You get things done. You fervently plan to meet deadlines and achieve goals. You manage tasks in a fast-paced environment with many moving pieces and stakeholders and ensure goals reach or surpass the finish line. You shift priorities and objectives as the business needs change. You possess internal motivation and drive with a track record of delivering results.

Our Company:
Built on the foundation of over 20 years of friendships, Coastal Ridge is a vertically integrated multifamily real estate operator, investor, and developer whose unique approach successfully combines data and experience. Supported by over 800 real estate professionals with deep sector expertise, we have quickly grown into a leader in the multifamily industry. Our values are based on relationships and driven by honesty, integrity, and trust.
What You'll Get:
As a Coastal Ridge Real Estate associate, you'll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. We are committed to providing competitive and comprehensive benefits that align with our culture and the needs of our associates.