Ashton Woods Raleigh , NC 27611
Posted 1 week ago
Job Title: Land Analyst
Division: Ashton Woods Raleigh
Direct Reports: None
FLSA Status: Salary, non-exempt
Company Overview:
Ashton Woods is more than just a home builder. From the sale of our first home in 1989 to recently being named Builder of the Year by Builder Magazine, our focus has always been on blazing new trails and pushing the boundaries of whats possible in homebuilding. Ashton Woods, the #1 private home builder in the United States, markets its homes through its two award-winning brands, Ashton Woods and Starlight Homes. The Ashton Woods brand is known for designing thoughtfully curated, inspired homes for people who love design. The Starlight Homes brand builds homes specifically for the first-time homebuyer, offering affordable homes with well-executed designs and quality finishes for buyers looking to make the dream of home ownership a reality. The companys commitment to innovation and continually evolving to meet the needs of the market is a key reason we are one of the most celebrated homebuilders in the nation, winning hundreds of national and local industry awards in product and community design, architecture, merchandising, sales, marketing, and customer service.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Ashton Woods sells new homes in Atlanta, Austin, Charleston, Dallas, Houston, Nashville, Orlando, Phoenix, Raleigh, San Antonio, and Tampa.
Position Overview:
This position is responsible for supporting the Senior Vice President of Land in securing off-balance sheet financing for select land acquisitions for the Atlanta Division. Important functions include financial analysis, deal summary preparation and presentation, contract review, and coordination of due diligence between the Divisions and land bankers.
Duties and Responsibilities: (Including but not limited to)
Preparation of financial models to analyze financial impact of land banking.
Preparation of deal summary packages for presentation to prospective land bankers.
Coordination and management of the due diligence process.
Regular communication with Divisions to review deal pipeline and closing dates.
Review of closing documents.
Other duties as may be required.
Qualifications:
Minimum: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university required with a preferred background in business, finance, real estate, land acquisition, economics, or construction management.
Skills and Knowledge:
Proven organizational skills in a high-paced work environment.
Self-motivated and able to work well with little or no direct supervision.
Ability to multi-task/prioritize several tasks without compromising quality of work or deadlines.
Ability to review, analyze and interpret information as well as trouble-shoot to solve problems.
Basic financial modeling experience a plus.
Knowledge of business English and ability to communicate patiently and professionally with both internal and external customers both orally and in writing.
Ability to adapt in a changing workplace.
High proficiency with Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and ability to learn new programs as needed.
Experience:
Home building or real estate experience preferred.
Financial background with strong analytical skills preferred.
Land acquisition experience a plus.
Typical Physical and Mental Demands:
Must be able to read, write, and speak fluently in English.
Must be able to perform calculations.
Employees in the position are required to be able to hear and have vision sufficient to utilize all office equipment.
Use of hands and fingers is required to utilize standard office equipment.
Requires occasional lifting up to 20 pounds.
These physical requirements are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions if requested.
Working Conditions:
Work is in a typical office environment using standard office equipment. Occasional fieldwork involving visiting field locations and acquisition sites will be required. Fieldwork may present hazards typical when driving an automobile and will also require standing, walking, and navigating stairs or uneven surfaces. Office work is typically sedentary in nature.
Fast paced environment subject to numerous schedule and priority changes potentially with short notice.
Approximately 10% of the job will require out of market travel, by automobile or commercial airlines.
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