Financial Analyst 3 (5+ Years)

Aston Carter; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Pre‑tax and Roth contributions

Life Insurance

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Financial Analyst III to join our team for a fully remote, contract-based role focused on complex financial analysis for commercial real estate investments. You will build and review models, forecast industry trends, and clearly communicate insights to stakeholders.

Responsibilities include data gathering, model development (IRR/MPD), and producing polished reports and dashboards using Excel and Google Sheets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in accounting or related financial discipline.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to build, review, and improve financial models for investment decision‑making.
• Experience preparing visual financial presentations using charts, graphs, and dashboards.
• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• High level of accuracy and consistency when working with large data sets.
• Comfort working with both traditional desktop tools and cloud‑based spreadsheet platforms.

Responsibilities

• Gather, organize, and analyze financial data related to investment programs, with a focus on commercial real estate portfolios.
• Build, maintain, and refine detailed financial models, including IRR and MPD-based models, to evaluate investment opportunities and performance.
• Assemble spreadsheets and develop charts and graphs to clearly illustrate complex financial and technical reports.
• Analyze financial information to produce forecasts of business, industry, and economic conditions to support investment decisions.
• Interpret data affecting investment programs, including price, yield, stability, and future trends in investment risks.
• Review and check financial model formulas for accuracy, consistency, and reliability.
• Prepare and present clear written reports and presentations that communicate financial insights and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Apply knowledge of economic and accounting principles, financial markets, and financial reporting standards in daily analysis.
• Incorporate relevant federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations into financial analyses and recommendations.
• Manage time effectively and work independently to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality financial analysis.

Skills

Financial analysis

Complex models

CRE experience

IRR modelling

Excel advanced

Google Sheets

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Time management

Financial reporting

Trend analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Financial Analyst III

This role focuses on gathering, modeling, and analyzing complex financial information to support investment decisions, with a strong emphasis on commercial real estate. The Financial Analyst III conducts quantitative analyses, builds and reviews financial models, and interprets data to forecast business, industry, and economic conditions. The analyst clearly communicates findings and recommendations to stakeholders through reports, presentations, and visualizations.

Responsibilities

• Gather, organize, and analyze financial data related to investment programs, with a focus on commercial real estate portfolios.
• Build, maintain, and refine detailed financial models, including IRR and MPD-based models, to evaluate investment opportunities and performance.
• Assemble spreadsheets and develop charts and graphs to clearly illustrate complex financial and technical reports.
• Analyze financial information to produce forecasts of business, industry, and economic conditions to support investment decisions.
• Interpret data affecting investment programs, including price, yield, stability, and future trends in investment risks.
• Review and check financial model formulas for accuracy, consistency, and reliability.
• Prepare and present clear written reports and presentations that communicate financial insights and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Apply knowledge of economic and accounting principles, financial markets, and financial reporting standards in daily analysis.
• Incorporate relevant federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations into financial analyses and recommendations.
• Manage time effectively and work independently to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality financial analysis.

Essential Skills

• 57 years of financial and/or accounting experience.
• Strong financial analysis skills, including experience building and working with complex financial models.
• Commercial real estate financial analysis experience.
• Hands‑on experience with IRR and MPD in financial modeling and investment evaluation.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas and model auditing.
• Proficiency with Google Sheets for collaborative financial modeling and analysis.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and correct errors in financial models and data.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills to clearly explain financial concepts and findings.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Basic ability to analyze business trends and project future revenues and expenses.
• Basic knowledge of economic and accounting principles, financial markets, and financial data reporting.
• Basic knowledge of relevant federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations related to accounting.
• Previous experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and related financial software.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in accounting or a related financial discipline.
• Advanced degree in a financial discipline is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to build, review, and improve financial models for investment decision‑making.
• Experience preparing visual financial presentations using charts, graphs, and dashboards.
• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• High level of accuracy and consistency when working with large data sets.
• Comfort working with both traditional desktop tools and cloud‑based spreadsheet platforms.

Work Environment

This position is 100% remote, offering flexibility to work from a home or other appropriate professional setting. You will work extensively with Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and other common office and financial software to build models, analyze data, and prepare reports and presentations. Collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders will occur through digital communication tools, and the role requires a quiet, organized workspace suitable for focused analytical work.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Town and Country, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $38.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical
• dental & vision
• Critical Illness
• Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 29, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world‑class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry‑leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.