Financial Analyst - #259393

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Financial Analyst

Location Pasadena, CA

Job Function Finance

Employment Status Regular, Full-Time, Non-Exempt

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We are seeking a Financial Analyst in our Pasadena headquarters office (must be able to come into the office on scheduled in-office days). The incumbent will be a highly skilled individual with an accounting and analytical background, and a strong technical accounting skillset who enjoys working in a dynamic and fast-paced collaborative environment. He/she/they must also possess proficient Excel skills and have the ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written).

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

This role is primarily focused on Financial Planning and Analysis responsibilities in the Corporate Finance Department (no real estate valuation or underwriting work).

• With close review and supervision of the Finance Supervisor/SFA, the Financial Analyst will be responsible for updating and maintaining property-level projections utilizing Argus software and other aspects of the Company’s corporate REIT earnings projection model, including the following:
• Review executed and draft leases for accurate interpretation of the leasing terms in Argus
• Prepare and distribute strategy call notes
• Process leasing assumption changes in Argus
• Periodic rollup of projection data from Argus into the Corporate projection model
• Periodic upload of projection data into JD Edwards and subsequent fluctuation analyses
• Prepare financial and significant lease assumption analyses
• Analyze and forecast various guidance and financial metrics
• Responsible for various special projects
• Communicate and collaborate with other departments, including Accounting and Regional Asset Managers, on relevant matters
• Assist with quarterly and annual reporting requirements, including the preparation of various financial reporting schedules
• Perform property level and ad-hoc analyses
• Perform accounting and/or peer research when required
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is required. If degree is in Finance or Business Administration, accounting course work/emphasis is necessary
• GAAP knowledge is required
• Public accounting experience highly preferred
• Understanding of lease accounting highly preferred
• CPA, CFA, or MBA preferred
• 2+ years of related experience preferred
• Real estate background is a plus
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams
• Advanced Excel skills is a plus
• Experience with Argus is a plus
• Experience with JD Edwards is a plus
• The expected base hourly wage range for this position is $45.68 to $55.29 USD per hour. This hourly wage range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on the consideration of many factors, which may include, but are not limited to, the individual’s knowledge, experience, education, qualifications, skills, and job location, as well as the Company’s compensation practices.
  
  

Benefits

Alexandria wouldn’t be the company we are without our incredible people, and we are pleased to provide the following industry-leading and comprehensive benefits:

• 100% company-paid premiums (top-tier health, dental, and vision plan for you and your family)
• Generous 401(k) profit sharing plan
• Ample paid vacation and holiday time
• Paid parental leave
• Generous rewards and recognitions
• Charitable gift matching
• Annual paid time off for volunteering
• Wellness and fitness incentives
• Mentoring and career development opportunities
• Life insurance, disability plans, and an Employee Assistance Program
  
  

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (NYSE: ARE), an S&P 500 company, is a best-in-class, mission-driven life science REIT making a positive and lasting impact on the world. With our founding in 1994, Alexandria pioneered the life science real estate niche. Alexandria is the preeminent and longest-tenured owner, operator, and developer of collaborative Megacampus TM ecosystems in AAA life science innovation cluster locations, including Greater Boston, the San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego, Seattle, Maryland, Research Triangle, and New York City. Alexandria has a longstanding and proven track record of developing Class A/A+ properties clustered in highly dynamic and collaborative Megacampus environments that enhance our tenants' ability to successfully recruit and retain world-class talent and inspire productivity, efficiency, creativity, and success. Alexandria also provides strategic capital to transformative life science companies through our venture capital platform, Alexandria Venture Investments. For more information, please visit www.are.com.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, and/or local law or ordinance, including, without limitation, race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, marital status, registered domestic partner status, family-care status, veteran status, military status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, or sexual orientation.