Financial Analyst

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium health plans

401(k) profit sharing

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave

Wellness and fitness incentives

Mentoring and career development

Life insurance & disability

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. in Pasadena seeks a Financial Analyst to support Corporate Finance forecasting and reporting. You will work on corporate projections, lease data interpretation, and cross-functional collaboration with Accounting and Regional Asset Managers.

The role emphasizes Excel modeling, accuracy, and clear communication. Public accounting and real estate experience are valued, with advanced Excel, Argus, and JD Edwards fluency a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required.
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience required.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Public accounting experience highly preferred.
• Understanding of lease accounting is highly preferred.
• CPA, CFA, or MBA preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Real estate experience is a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills are a plus.
• Experience with Argus and/or Yardi is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review executed and draft leases to interpret leasing terms and update Argus assumptions.
• Prepare and distribute leasing call notes.
• Process leasing assumption changes in Argus.
• Roll up projection data from Argus into the corporate projection model.
• Upload projection data into JD Edwards and perform related fluctuation analyses.
• Prepare financial analyses and significant lease assumption analyses.
• Analyze and forecast key guidance and financial metrics.
• Assist with quarterly and annual reporting requirements, including schedules.
• Perform property-level and ad hoc financial analyses.
• Conduct accounting and/or peer research as needed.
• Communicate with cross-functional teams including Accounting and Regional Asset Managers.
• Support various special projects for the Corporate Finance team.

Skills

Financial analysis

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Lease accounting

Public accounting experience

Real estate experience

Argus/Yardi knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

MBA preferred

Tools

Argus

Yardi

Excel

JD Edwards

Job description

We are seeking a Financial Analyst to join our Corporate Finance team at our Pasadena headquarters. This role is ideal for a highly analytical finance or accounting professional who enjoys working with complex financial models, interpreting lease and property-level data, and contributing to corporate level forecasting and reporting in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

The Financial Analyst will support key Financial Planning & Analysis responsibilities within the Corporate Finance Department. This position is focused on corporate forecasting, REIT earnings projections, financial analysis, and reporting support. Please note that this role does not include real estate valuation or underwriting work.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong accounting foundation, excellent analytical skills, proficiency in Excel, and the ability to communicate clearly with cross-functional partners.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review executed and draft leases to accurately interpret leasing terms and update Argus assumptions.
• Prepare and distribute leasing call notes.
• Process leasing assumption changes in Argus.
• Roll up projection data from Argus into the corporate projection model on a periodic basis.
• Upload projection data into JD Edwards and perform related fluctuation analyses.
• Prepare financial analyses and significant lease assumption analyses.
• Analyze and forecast key guidance and financial metrics.
• Assist with quarterly and annual reporting requirements, including the preparation of financial reporting schedules.
• Perform property-level and ad hoc financial analyses.
• Conduct accounting and/or peer research, as needed.
• Communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Accounting and Regional Asset Managers.
• Support various special projects for the Corporate Finance team.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required.
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience required
• Strong knowledge of GAAP required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams required.
• Public accounting experience highly preferred.
• Understanding of lease accounting is highly preferred.
• CPA, CFA, or MBA preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Real estate experience is a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills are a plus.
• Experience with Argus and/or Yardi is a plus.

The expected base hourly wage range for this position is $48.08 to $57.70 USD hourly, plus an annual discretionary bonus. This hourly wage range is an estimate, and the actual hourly wage 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, job location, and the Company’s compensation practices.

Benefits

• 100% company-paid premiums (top-tier health, dental, and vision plan for you and your family)
• Generous 401(k) profit sharing plan
• Significant paid time off and holiday time
• Paid parental leave
• Generous rewards and recognitions
• Annual Company 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 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.