Asset Management Analyst

Gardner Capital; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Opportunities for professional growth

Collaborative and mission-driven work

Job summary

Gardner Capital is seeking an Asset Management Analyst to support financial and operating oversight of its affordable housing portfolio. The role emphasizes reviewing property financials, budgets, forecasts, and reporting, with close collaboration with property managers and partners.

Strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and clear communication are essential. This position offers hands-on exposure to LIHTC asset management, lender and investor reporting, and portfolio-level analysis in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Real Estate, Economics, Business, or related field.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, accounting, real estate, or property operations.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills including VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, pivot tables, and formula auditing.
• Ability to interpret financial statements and prepare clear reports.

Responsibilities

• Review monthly property financials, rent rolls, occupancy, collections, and operating expenses.
• Compare actual results against budgets and prior periods, flag variances.
• Assist with annual budgets and three-year forecasts using historical data and assumptions.
• Prepare portfolio reports and maintain accurate property-level data.
• Coordinate document collection for audits, tax returns, and lender/investor reporting.
• Support property-review calls and follow up on action items.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Real Estate, Economics, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Overview:

Gardner Capital is seeking Asset Management Analysts to support the financial and operating oversight of its affordable housing portfolio.

The Analyst will review property financial information, support budgets and forecasts, maintain reporting and compliance trackers, and follow up with property managers and other partners on outstanding items. The role requires strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and the ability to identify issues and communicate them clearly.

This position offers hands-on exposure to affordable housing operations, financial analysis, lender and investor requirements, and LIHTC asset management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review monthly property financials, rent rolls, occupancy, collections, and operating expenses.
• Compare actual results against budgets and prior periods, and flag significant variances.
• Assist with annual budgets and three-year forecasts using historical results and documented assumptions.
• Prepare portfolio reports and maintain accurate property-level data.
• Maintain compliance trackers and follow up on outstanding findings and reporting deadlines.
• Coordinate document collection for audits, tax returns, and lender and investor reporting.
• Track insurance premiums, escrow releases, reserve balances, and outstanding reimbursements.
• Support property-review calls, document action items, and follow up with property managers.
• Assist with site visits, lease-up monitoring, and special portfolio reviews.
• Applies sound financial analysis and accounting fundamentals.
• Maintains accuracy and attention to detail.
• Organizes work effectively and meets deadlines.
• Communicates findings clearly and follows through on outstanding items.
• Works collaboratively and takes initiative to resolve problems.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Real Estate, Economics, Business, or a related field
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, accounting, real estate, or property operations; relevant internships will be considered.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including lookup functions, SUMIFS, pivot tables, and formula review.
• Ability to interpret financial statements, reconcile data, and prepare clear reports.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to affordable housing, LIHTC, or multifamily property operations.
• Experience working with property budgets, rent rolls, audits, or lender and investor reporting.

This job operates in a professional office environment Monday through Friday. Occasional travel for property visits and team meetings may be required.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

What We Offer:

Gardner Capital offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees, including:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and company holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development
• Collaborative and mission-driven work environment