What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Analyst - Finance position at Standard Communities?
THE POSITION
The Senior Analyst/Associate is responsible for a wide range of tasks/responsibilities, including but not limited to: maintaining and updating the Company’s proprietary valuation platform, underwriting both individual and portfolio acquisitions alongside the acquisitions group, and interfacing with asset management and investor reporting to assist in their reporting efforts.
Financial Analysis
What You Can Expect to Do
Perform valuations of property, portfolio, and enterprise-level cash flows. Model equity waterfalls, tax-credit waterfalls, and navigate complicated debt structures. Read and understand associated legal documents to ensure fidelity of corporate model.
Market Analysis
Understand the Affordable Housing industry and gain deep knowledge of the various programs and regulations the Company utilizes and operates under. Use large data sets to perform analyses that inform valuation and modeling.
Transaction Execution
Extract data from the corporate model and work with lenders, investors, and auditors to support corporate financing efforts. Assist acquisitions groups as necessary.
What You Should Have
Standard Communities is a leading owner, investor, and developer of affordable and middle-income housing. As one of the largest owners of affordable housing in the U.S., we believe housing is a pathway to prosperity. We deliver high-quality, sustainable homes that foster community and offer residents the opportunity to build brighter futures.
With over $5 billion in assets under management and a portfolio of more than 27,000 units across 190 properties in 21 states Washington, D.C., our team blends nationwide scale with local expertise. As a Certified B Corporation and California Benefit Corporation, we value high performance, social responsibility, and innovation. Headquartered in Los Angeles and New York, with offices across the country, we’re driven by a shared mission: to transform housing, empower residents, and strengthen communities. At Standard Communities, we don’t just build housing—we build opportunities. If you’re passionate about real estate, community impact, and professional growth, we’d love to hear from you.
At Standard Communities, we value urgency in execution, precision in our work, and empathy in our interactions. These core principles guide us in how we build, collaborate, and grow together.
Standard Communities is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
To our vendor partners: we kindly request no outreach regarding this opening, as we are managing this search internally.
***Please note: At this time, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship (including H-1B or other work visas) for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.***
The Senior Analyst/Associate is responsible for a wide range of tasks/responsibilities, including but not limited to: maintaining and updating the Company’s proprietary valuation platform, underwriting both individual and portfolio acquisitions alongside the acquisitions group, and interfacing with asset management and investor reporting to assist in their reporting efforts.
Financial Analysis
What You Can Expect to Do
Perform valuations of property, portfolio, and enterprise-level cash flows. Model equity waterfalls, tax-credit waterfalls, and navigate complicated debt structures. Read and understand associated legal documents to ensure fidelity of corporate model.
Market Analysis
Understand the Affordable Housing industry and gain deep knowledge of the various programs and regulations the Company utilizes and operates under. Use large data sets to perform analyses that inform valuation and modeling.
Transaction Execution
Extract data from the corporate model and work with lenders, investors, and auditors to support corporate financing efforts. Assist acquisitions groups as necessary.
What You Should Have
- Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, presentation and analytical skills
- Ability to effectively prioritize and handle multiple tasks under pressure
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail
- Experience or demonstrated interest in Real Estate finance
- Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field
- High Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required
- Programming experience (python, SQL, etc.) a strong plus
- A strong analytical problem solver, naturally curious, and able to “sweat the details”
- Independent, internally motivated, with exceptional communication and organizational skills
- Eager to work in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
- Highly accountable: able to take ownership, meet deadlines, follow through
- Able to work collaboratively in a small team environment and work closely across different departments as necessary
- Not afraid to ask questions
Standard Communities is a leading owner, investor, and developer of affordable and middle-income housing. As one of the largest owners of affordable housing in the U.S., we believe housing is a pathway to prosperity. We deliver high-quality, sustainable homes that foster community and offer residents the opportunity to build brighter futures.
With over $5 billion in assets under management and a portfolio of more than 27,000 units across 190 properties in 21 states Washington, D.C., our team blends nationwide scale with local expertise. As a Certified B Corporation and California Benefit Corporation, we value high performance, social responsibility, and innovation. Headquartered in Los Angeles and New York, with offices across the country, we’re driven by a shared mission: to transform housing, empower residents, and strengthen communities. At Standard Communities, we don’t just build housing—we build opportunities. If you’re passionate about real estate, community impact, and professional growth, we’d love to hear from you.
At Standard Communities, we value urgency in execution, precision in our work, and empathy in our interactions. These core principles guide us in how we build, collaborate, and grow together.
Standard Communities is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
To our vendor partners: we kindly request no outreach regarding this opening, as we are managing this search internally.
***Please note: At this time, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship (including H-1B or other work visas) for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.***
Salary : $90,000 - $105,000