Corporate Finance - Financial Reporting Analyst

Financial Reporting Analyst – Corporate Finance

Who We Are:

Woda Cooper Companies, Inc. is a rapidly growing development, construction, and property management organization dedicated to the creation of quality affordable housing to benefit those who need it most. We are an employee-owned, passion-driven group that changes each community of which we are a part. We manage over 16,000 housing units in 18 states, proudly serving seniors, veterans, and other economically challenged groups. We seek ambitious, talented individuals who want to grow with a rapidly expanding company whose success is not only measured in dollars and cents, but in lives changed. With a development portfolio of $1.5 billion, Woda Cooper consistently ranks among the top affordable housing developers and owners in the country by Affordable Housing Finance.

Position Summary:

The Financial Reporting Analyst is responsible for creating and maintaining reports that provide insight into the progress and success of development projects. This individual plays a critical role in communicating with ownership regarding the development process, identifying potential risks, and advising on whether corrective actions need to take place. This role is ideal for individuals looking to gain a holistic understanding of all three phases of development (entitlement, construction, and management) specifically through the analysis of project financials. The successful candidate must be driven and possess an entrepreneurial mindset to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Who You’ll Report To:

The Financial Reporting Analyst reports to the Vice President of Financial Reporting.

What You’ll Own:

• Designing, developing, and maintaining reports that provide meaningful insights into the status of development projects.
• Gathering and analyzing data from multiple sources, including project management software, databases, and other data systems.
• Creating reports and dashboards that help stakeholders understand key performance indicators and other metrics related to development projects.
• Collaborating with development teams to ensure that development requirements are met and that reports are accurate and relevant.
• Compiling milestone reports as projects progress through the development process for submission to local and state housing agencies.
• Developing and maintaining reporting templates, processes, and best practices to ensure consistent and high-quality reporting.
• Communicating with stakeholders to provide updates and answer questions about the status of development projects.
• Troubleshooting and resolving issues related to report data, including data accuracy, data completeness, and data consistency.
• Attend construction calls and site meetings to capture real-time progress for accurate financial reporting.
• Build a comprehensive skill set by following the progression of development projects as they move from entitlement and construction through the transition to management.

Who You Are:

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrate a driven and entrepreneurial approach to work by taking initiative and seeking opportunities to improve financial reporting and project oversight.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule where hours may exceed 40 per week during busier times of the year to meet reporting deadlines and ownership requirements.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in accounting or finance.
• CPA license preferred or actively in progress.
• Background in data analysis and reporting.
• Experience in creating and maintaining reports.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and insurance.

What You’ll Get:

We offer competitive wages and annual bonus opportunities. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Short Term Disability and Life Insurance
• 401k with Company Match
• 100% Employee-Owned Company with the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 12 Days Paid Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays & 2 Floating Holidays!
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Professional Development Reimbursement