Land Acquisition Analyst

Lennar Homes; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in homebuilding is seeking a Land Analyst to join their dynamic team. This role involves performing critical financial analysis for business plans and acquisitions while collaborating closely with senior management. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree and have a solid understanding of real estate, complemented by strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful projects and grow within a supportive environment that values innovation and community engagement.

Benefits

Bonuses

Commissions

Health Benefits

Retirement Plans

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of related experience preferred.
• Detail oriented with strong problem-solving acumen.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial analysis for Division Business Plans and asset acquisitions.
• Maintain market analysis database for project feasibility.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Market Analysis

Problem-Solving

Interpersonal Communication

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Real Estate, or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Mapping Applications

Job description

Lennar is one of the nation's leading homebuilders, dedicated to making an impact and creating an extraordinary experience for their Homeowners, Communities, and Associates by building quality homes and providing exceptional customer service, giving back to the communities in which we work and live in, and fostering a culture of opportunity and growth for our Associates throughout their career. Lennar has been recognized as a Fortune 500 company and consistently ranked among the top homebuilders in the United States.

A Career that Empowers You to Build Your Future

Land Analysts will work closely with the Vice President of Land Acquisition and Land Transaction Manager to source prepare competitive market analysis studies and reports, assemble financial reports and statements, help to research deal specific tasks, and provide support in preparing feasibility books (“Green Books”), memoranda, and other documentation for corporate approval.

Your Responsibilities on the Team

• Perform a lead role in the financial analysis inherent to quarterly and annual Division Business Plans summarizing actual and projected financial performance for the Division and each Division asset.
• Prepare gross revenues, profit margins, sources and uses of funds and related distribution projections, cash flow forecasts, break-even analysis, cost-basis and cost-of-sales analysis, return-on-assets, and internal rate of return.
• Assist in financial feasibility analysis for each of the Division’s acquisitions opportunities.
• Prepare underwriting proformas and related financial documentation for each asset acquired by Division.
• Perform asset sales pricing analysis (e.g., residual value analysis) and formulate/analyze financial deal points for each of the Division’s disposition opportunities.
• Implement and maintain a computerized financial proforma model for community planning (versus formal accounting and reporting) purposes.
• In close cooperation with other management associates, “game” alternative business planning scenarios leading to a recommended “optimum” financial plan.
• Perform liaisons role with our Corporate Finance “customers” to ensure that the Division is adhering to all financial strategies and related procedures and is providing financial analysis data in a manner that ensures easy use.
• Maintain market analysis database for use in project feasibility analysis.
• Understand competitive market by visiting sites as required and collate and analyze competitive pricing, features, costs, etc.
• Assist in Greenfolder process by preparation of vestacalcs, and other charts, graphs and reports as required.
• Formulate budgets for assigned programs/projects and administer related vendor contracts, change orders, check requests and invoices. Prepare and periodically update annual objectives, budgets, and schedules.

Your Toolbox

Bachelor’s Degree required in Business, Economics, Real Estate, Finance, or similar discipline.

3-5 years of related experience preferred.

Basic understanding of real estate and residential land use.

Local real estate knowledge extremely beneficial.

Highly Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint and working knowledge of mapping applications required.

Detail oriented with a strong acumen for critical, logical thinking and problem-solving.

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Physical & Office / Site Presence Requirements :

In Person / In Office - 5 days a week Monday- Friday in Vancouver, WA office. Regular, in-person attendance at Company communities/job sites and offices during regular work hours is an essential function of this job. Requires the ability to work in excess of eight hours per day in the confined quarters of a construction trailer, the ability to operate a motor vehicle, read plans, climb stairs and ladders, bend, stoop, reach, lift, move and/or carry equipment which may be in excess of 50 pounds. Job may require occasional operation of construction equipment. Finger dexterity may be required to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.

General Overview of Compensation & Benefits :

We reasonably expect the base compensation offered for this position to range from an annual salary of $75,000 - $95,000, subject to adjustment based on business-related factors such as employee qualifications, geographic pay differentials (e.g., cost of labor/living, etc.), and operational considerations.

• This position may be eligible for bonuses.
• This position may be eligible for commissions.
• This position will be eligible for the described benefits listed in the above section in accordance with Company Policy.

Lennar is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.