Financial Analyst

Position is for a full-time (37.5 hours/week) Operations Analyst to work in the corporate offices of EAH in Tarzana, CA. Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field.  Must have 1-3 years of related work or field work or financial analysis experience in matters related to affordable housing, housing development or project management. Salary commensurate to experience.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

EAH Housing has been developing, managing and promoting affordable housing since 1968. We are one of the largest and most respected nonprofit housing development and management organizations in the western United States. With a staff of over 450, EAH develops multi-family communities, manages over 100 properties in California and Hawaii, and plays a leadership role in local, regional and national housing advocacy efforts.

At EAH, we put our core values into action on a daily basis. We recognize that training is a critical investment in the success of our employees and in the continued excellence of EAH. Please visit our website to learn more about our culture and read employee comments to learn more about what it would be like to work at EAH.

For immediate consideration please apply to requisition OPERA01724 on our website at www.eahhousing.org/careers

POSITION OVERVIEW

Supports EAH’s execution of real estate management, development and financial programs that drive company performance by gathering and analyzing existing and market data, identifying opportunities for improved reporting and flow of information, and performing analytical tasks that support the daily operation of the business. Responsible for assisting financial analysts in various accounting and/or financial management duties.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Hands on utilization of Yardi database, File Maker, Smartsheet and other company used databases and tools to assist in creating metrics and analytical reports for existing, newly acquired and/or prospective projects/properties with a goal of streamlining operations and making useful data readily available to decision makers
• Supports Asset Management, Real Estate Management (REM) and Real Estate Development (RED) teams with various financial projects related but not limited to budgets, financial reports and analysis, and training.
• Collaborates with appropriate department staff on applicable database design, including architecture, normalization, and management. Databases include Yardi, Smartsheets, CRM, Filemaker and Salesforce.
• Assures quality, troubleshoots and supports entire database solution and templates, including administration, development, maintenance, documentation and troubleshooting.
• Maintains templates and database solutions including project files and supporting documentation, making tweaks to templates and solutions as needed.
• Applies data modeling techniques to ensure development and maintenance of templates and solutions and support efforts meet integration and performance expectations.
• Supports end users through training on use of the Yardi, Smartsheet, and Filemaker databases, providing updates in staff meetings and providing ongoing application support.
• Actively participates in EAH’s Injury and Illness Prevention Plan
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field.  1-3 years of related work or field work or financial analysis experience in matters related to affordable housing, housing development or project management.

DESIRABLE ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Software programming knowledge is a plus
• Real estate industry exposure a plus

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENTS

EAH Housing conducts criminal background checks on all candidates who have received a conditional job offer. Once you have receive such an offer, you will be required to submit and pass our criminal background requirements. Please be advised that certain roles may also require fingerprinting due to legal requirements.  If onsite housing is a requirement of the position, any household members over 18 years of age who will be living onsite with the candidate must also undergo a criminal background check and tenant screening.  Satisfactory completion of background check and fingerprinting requirements is a requirement of employment with EAH.   

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, as well as a 403(b) retirement plan with company match. We also offer a generous vacation accrual, holiday schedule and work schedule flexibility.

EAH Housing is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer.  CA BRE #00853495 | HI RB-16985