What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Analyst position at PLK Communities?
Description
PLK Communities is the largest owner of multifamily units in the Cincinnati Metropolitan Statistical Area, with a focus on acquiring, redeveloping, and managing high-quality apartment communities, as well as developing and constructing new business and multifamily properties.
As a Financial Analyst at PLK Communities, you’ll gain hands-on experience across acquisitions, development, and asset management, working directly with senior leadership to evaluate investment opportunities, oversee asset performance, and help shape the growth of real communities.
Responsibilities
Deal Acquisitions & Development
Founded by Peter Klekamp in 2001, PLK Communities started out as a real estate management company with a focus on multifamily and industrial properties. Throughout the years, PLK evolved into the ownership and management of retail, office, and self-storage facilities in the Eastern United States. With the acquisition, redevelopment, and management of multifamily properties, our focus is centered on exceptional service and distinctive living experiences for our residents.
Today, PLK has over 200 full-time associates and manages over 7,000 apartment homes across Ohio, Kentucky and Florida. PLK Communities has grown into the largest owner of multifamily units in the Cincinnati Metropolitan Statistical Area while maximizing our value across a diverse portfolio of properties.
PLK Communities is the largest owner of multifamily units in the Cincinnati Metropolitan Statistical Area, with a focus on acquiring, redeveloping, and managing high-quality apartment communities, as well as developing and constructing new business and multifamily properties.
As a Financial Analyst at PLK Communities, you’ll gain hands-on experience across acquisitions, development, and asset management, working directly with senior leadership to evaluate investment opportunities, oversee asset performance, and help shape the growth of real communities.
Responsibilities
Deal Acquisitions & Development
- Underwrite and evaluate multifamily acquisitions by analyzing deal-specific rent rolls, historical operating statements, trailing financials, comparable properties, and market data.
- Participate in property tours and on-site due diligence, including unit walks, amenity assessments, and lease audits to validate operating data and assess physical condition.
- Conduct market and submarket research, evaluating demographic patterns, job and population growth, rental demand, supply pipeline, sales comparables, and competing property performance.
- Assist with acquisition and disposition due diligence by organizing and reviewing third-party reports, updating due diligence trackers, and summarizing findings for internal use while meeting contract deadlines.
- Support the transition of newly acquired assets by preparing internal reports and ensuring accurate transfer of operational data.
- Review monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual operating reports to evaluate property performance relative to underwriting and budget forecasting.
- Prepare monthly variance commentary to leadership by identifying trends and flagging unusual variances.
- Prepare rent and market trend analysis by tracking leasing performance, rent growth, concessions, and occupancy against competitive properties to guide pricing strategy and operational improvements.
- Monitor and forecast utility expenses by approving recurring utility invoices, updating internal trackers, and identifying and following up on unusual variances.
- Graduating senior or recent graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Real Estate, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field from a four-year accredited college or university required.
- Strong analytical and quantitative thinker with solid Excel proficiency.
- Curious, detail-oriented, and eager to learn in a fast-paced investment environment.
- Clear communicator and collaborative team contributor.
- Hands-on exposure to real multifamily acquisitions and development projects.
- Significant growth opportunities through direct involvement in underwriting, due diligence, and asset performance analysis.
- Day-to-day interaction with senior team members and decision-makers.
- A role where your work directly influences community development and portfolio performance.
Founded by Peter Klekamp in 2001, PLK Communities started out as a real estate management company with a focus on multifamily and industrial properties. Throughout the years, PLK evolved into the ownership and management of retail, office, and self-storage facilities in the Eastern United States. With the acquisition, redevelopment, and management of multifamily properties, our focus is centered on exceptional service and distinctive living experiences for our residents.
Today, PLK has over 200 full-time associates and manages over 7,000 apartment homes across Ohio, Kentucky and Florida. PLK Communities has grown into the largest owner of multifamily units in the Cincinnati Metropolitan Statistical Area while maximizing our value across a diverse portfolio of properties.