Real Estate Analyst-FG

Forestar Group Inc.; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flex Spending Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays

Job summary

Forestar Group Inc. is seeking a Real Estate Analyst to collaborate with acquisitions, development, and investment managers. This role involves conducting due diligence, assisting with financial modeling, and supporting the acquisition process.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, strong Excel skills, and some experience in real estate development. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, a 401(k), and more. Join our team and contribute to impactful projects!

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of real estate development experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of real estate transactions.

Responsibilities

• Perform due diligence and underwriting of prospective acquisitions and developments.
• Provide support for the acquisition, financing, development and disposition process.
• Prepare financial modeling to support acquisition and asset management decisions.
• Analyze and monitor the financial performance of properties.
• Assist with analysis of the overall market and monitor industry trends.

Skills

Advanced Excel financial modeling skills

Proficiency in Word, Outlook, Adobe, and PowerPoint

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field

Job description

Forestar Group Inc. is a residential lot development company focused on delivering desirable communities for homebuilders in both established locations and long-term growth markets. Forestar’s vision is to be the nation’s leading residential lot developer. The company’s strategic relationship with D.R. Horton, the nation’s largest homebuilder, complements Forestar’s vision of creating neighborhoods that enhance the lives of community residents while creating value for shareholders, trade partners and employees.

We are looking for a Real Estate Analyst‑FG. The right candidate will work alongside acquisitions, development and investment managers to assist with due diligence, forecasting and benchmarking of potential and existing development projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform due diligence and underwriting of prospective acquisitions and developments
• Provide support for the acquisition, financing, development and disposition process
• Prepare financial modeling to support and guide both acquisition and asset management decisions
• Prepare presentation materials on new and existing investments for internal and external uses
• Analyze and monitor the financial performance of properties, including financial modeling and benchmarking to budget, and collaborate with management in executing business plans
• Assist with analysis of the overall market and monitor industry trends
• Ability to travel overnight
• Administer and manage databases
• Assist with providing conceptual plans for subdividing and parceling assets

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related degree
• 1 to 3 years of real estate development experience preferred
• Advanced Excel financial modeling skills
• Proficiency in Word, Outlook, Adobe and PowerPoint
• Basic knowledge of real estate transactions
• Ability to sit for the majority of an 8‑hour workday; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance, color vision and peripheral vision.
• The noise level is generally moderate

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize conclusions and confidently present well‑supported arguments for or against a specific investment opportunity.
• Ability to focus under pressure and comfortably meet tight deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent critical reasoning, quantitative, and analytical skills demonstrated by work experience and/or academic record.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize deadlines.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401(k)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
• Multiple voluntary and company‑provided benefits

Come join a winning team! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success.