What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Analyst position at Independence Realty Trust Inc?
We are seeking a motivated and highly analytical Financial Analyst with 3–5 years of corporate finance experience, ideally within the real estate industry, a REIT, or other institutional real estate environment. This role plays a key part in budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and supporting strategic decisions. The ideal candidate has a solid accounting foundation, possibly from public accounting, and has transitioned into an analytical or finance-focused role
*Must reside in or near Philadelphia, PA.
About IRT Living:
Independence Realty Trust, Inc is a publicly traded Real Estate Owner and Operator with over 13 years of expertise in top markets nationwide. At IRT, we're committed to delivering an exceptional living experience, understanding that home is more than just a place—it's where lives unfold. We’re equally dedicated to providing our employees with an amazing place to work, fostering growth, and celebrating success.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and enhance financial models used for budgeting, forecasting, and portfolio analysis
- Support the annual budget, quarterly forecast cycles, and variance reporting
- Prepare and analyze monthly and quarterly financial reports, ensuring alignment between management reporting and GAAP results
- Evaluate property- and portfolio-level performance, including NOI trends, leasing metrics, and operating expenses
- Partner with accounting, asset management, and operations to ensure accurate financial data and reporting
- Extract, validate, and analyze data from Entrata and produce dashboards and KPIs in Domo and/or Power BI
- Identify and support improvements to reporting processes, financial tools, and data integrity
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field
- 3–5 years of relevant experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or financial/public accounting
- Experience with REITs or multifamily real estate preferred
- Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in PowerPoint
- CFA or CPA a plus
- Experience with Entrata (or similar property management systems) and Domo / Power BI (or similar BI systems) preferred
- Solid understanding of GAAP and financial statement analysis
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with a high attention to detail
- Proactive mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
We offer:
- Competitive Compensation Package
- Bonus Opportunities
- Stock Awards
- Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
- BCBS PPO Health Insurance
- 401k with 4% match
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, familial, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected classes.