Land Acquisitions Analyst

Lennar; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) company match

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Vacation & holidays

Home purchase discounts

Job summary

Lennar is seeking a Land Analyst in California to support land acquisitions and financial planning. You will work with senior leadership, prepare proformas, analyze markets, and help craft feasibility studies and investment memoranda for corporate approvals.

Role requires real estate knowledge, strong Excel skills, and 3–5 years of related experience. In-office presence in Roseville/Sacramento is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant discipline.
• 3–5 years of related experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of real estate and residential land use.
• Local real estate knowledge extremely beneficial.
• Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint; mapping apps helpful.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform a lead role in financial analysis for quarterly and annual plans.
• Prepare gross revenues, margins, funds uses and cash flow forecasts.
• Assist in financial feasibility analyses for acquisitions.
• Prepare underwriting proformas and related documentation.
• Conduct pricing analyses and analyze deal points for dispositions.
• Recommend price and participation structures and payment schedules.
• Maintain a computerized financial proforma model for planning.
• Model alternative scenarios to drive optimum financial plans.
• Coordinate with Corporate Finance to ensure adherence to strategies.
• Maintain market analysis database for project feasibility.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Mapping applications

Job description

Land Analyst

We are Lennar

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. The Land Analyst will report to Roseville, CA office - 5 days a week in office.

• A career with purpose.
• A career built on making dreams come true.
• A career built on building zero defect homes, cost management, and adherence to schedules.

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.
• Recommend price/profit participation structures, price escalations/option payment schedules, interest rates, etc.
• 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 date 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, budges, and scheduled

Your Toolbox

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

Regular, in-person attendance at Company communities'/job sites and offices during regular work hours is an essential function of this job. Finger dexterity may be required to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.

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• This information is intended to be a general overview and may be modified by the company due to factors affecting the business.

General Overview of Compensation & Benefits

We reasonably expect the base compensation offered for this position to range from an annual salary of $72,906.65 - $97,209, 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.
• This information is intended to be a general overview and may be modified by the Company due to factors affecting the business.

Life at Lennar

At Lennar, we are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching environment for our Associates, offering a comprehensive array of benefits designed to enhance their well-being and professional growth. Our Associates have access to robust health insurance plans, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, ensuring their health needs are well taken care of. Our 401(k) Retirement Plan, complete with a $1 for $1 Company Match up to 5%, helps secure their financial future, while Paid Parental Leave and an Associate Assistance Plan provide essential support during life's critical moments. To further support our Associates, we provide an Education Assistance Program and up to $30,000 in Adoption Assistance, underscoring our commitment to their diverse needs and aspirations. From the moment of hire, they can enjoy up to three weeks of vacation annually, alongside generous Holiday, Sick Leave, and Personal Day policies. Additionally, we offer a New Hire Referral Bonus Program, significant Home Purchase Discounts, and unique opportunities such as the Everyone’s Included Day. At Lennar, we believe in investing in our Associates, empowering them to thrive both personally and professionally. Lennar Associates will have access to these benefits as outlined by Lennar’s policies and applicable plan terms. Visit Lennartotalrewards.com to view our suite of benefits.

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