Senior Financial Analyst

Overview

AvalonBay Communities, Inc., an equity REIT, has a long-term track record of developing, redeveloping, acquiring and managing distinctive apartment homes in some of the best U.

S. markets, and delivering outsized, risk-adjusted returns to shareholders. With equal parts experience and vision, we’ve established a leadership position rooted in our purpose of creating a better way to live and that is always focused on building value for the long term.

Creating a better way to live is the purpose that binds AvalonBay associates. We take that purpose seriously and expect you will as well.

By focusing on collaboration, innovation, and taking ownership of our choices and actions, we act in ways that focus on creating value for our customers, investors and associates.

Your positive, professional, and consistent personal interactions make AvalonBay a great place to work.

The Role

We are currently searching for a Senior Financial Analyst to support our team. This position will be based out of our corporate headquarters in Arlington, VA, with a hybrid work schedule of four days in the office.

As part of the company's Financial Analysis and Planning department, this position will work on annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting and building financial models to evaluate program performance.

You will collaborate with the company’s senior and executive leadership team, providing them with recommendations for strategic decision making through the collection, organization, analysis, and interpretation of data.

This position will also be involved with quarterly reporting, as well as other recurring reporting responsibilities. As an experienced member of the team, you will also get to mentor and train junior analysts.

Qualified candidate will possess :

• Bachelors' degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics or other quantitative field.
• Equivalent of 3 or more years of experience working in a similar role.
• Superior communication skills, with the ability to convey critical information succinctly to senior management.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and experience building financial models.
• Experience writing T-SQL / SQL in a professional context to query databases or comparable experience.
• Experience using data visualization platforms such as Power BI (preferred) or Tableau to communicate information.
• Professional experience with financial and accounting concepts.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Potential to develop and coach other talented professionals.

Preferred candidate will also possess :

• Operational understanding of statistical concepts.
• Experience with Workday and / or Adaptive Planning.
• Experience reviewing junior analysts’ work.
• Experience with multifamily real estate.

How AvalonBay Supports You

We know that our teams are the beating heart of our success and we’re committed to showing our appreciation.

We offer :

Comprehensive benefits health, dental and vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an employee stock purchase plan and more.

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Growth based on achievement and promotion from within.

Associate recognition (a company-wide recognition program that celebrates associate efforts and successes in contributing to the overall success of the organization including destination awards, AvalonBay’s Very Best’ recognition program and others!).

A 20% discount on our incredible apartment homes.

A culture built on purpose and our core values - A Commitment to Integrity, A Spirit of Caring, and A Focus on Continuous Improvement.

Additional Info

AvalonBay is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

We believe that in order to achieve our purpose of creating a better way to live, we must recruit, develop and retain associates with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives and create an environment that encourages all voices to be heard, understood and appreciated.

With this we know we can do great things.

AvalonBay makes employment decisions without regard to a person’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics or testing), citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by the law.

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