Analyst

Company Overview

Asset Living is a third-party management firm and a proven partner in fostering thriving communities nationwide. Founded in 1986, Asset Living has decades of experience delivering exceptional value to our partners. Since the beginning, our undeniable passion has driven our organic growth from a small property management firm to one of the most trusted allies in real estate. Asset Living's growing portfolio includes a multitude of properties across the country that span the multifamily, single-family home rentals, affordable housing, build-to-rent, active adult, and student housing divisions.   

Asset Living is a fast-growing company made up of talented individuals from diverse backgrounds that differentiate us and help us drive innovation and results for our clients and communities across the US. At Asset Living, we wholeheartedly believe 'Together We Lead, Together We Succeed’. We empower each other to lead by example, collaborate, and evolve – inspired by our belief that we can continually improve as individuals and as an organization. Together, we create an environment where every voice is heard, every idea is valued, and every individual experiences opportunities to grow as our company grows. When you join Asset Living, you become part of a dynamic team that thrives on unity, unique talents, and a universal culture of winning.    

Recognized as one of the nation's Best and Brightest Places to Work and ranked in the NMHC top 50 professionals, join Asset Living because of its reputation as the most trusted partner in real estate, workplace culture, and growth opportunities. Asset Living is a member of The Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) and is recognized as an Accredited Management Organization (AMO). Together, we lead the way, and together, we achieve excellence in all that we do. Join a workplace where success is a collective journey and leadership is a shared responsibility.   

Analyst

The Budget Analyst is primarily responsible for creating and managing budgets for Affordable Multifamily Communities. As the Budget Analyst, you will have direct visibility into portfolio performance and are expected to function as a cost optimization driver identifying savings opportunities, quantifying financial impact, replacing underperforming vendors, and leading competitive bid processes as needed.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Budgeting Expertise: Developing and managing budgets for multifamily or senior housing communities.

• Team Collaboration: Working closely with onsite teams, including maintenance, leasing, and property management personnel.

• Work Environment & Mobility: Work in a hybrid environment, with a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Must be able to travel weekly, as needed, to the client’s corporate office in Houston.

• Technical Proficiency: Utilize industry-standard software such as RealPage, as well as Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Contract Comprehension: Read, interpret, and analyze legal and operational documents, including lease agreements, Land Use Restriction Agreements (LURA), and vendor contracts.

• Communication & Presentation Skills: Effectively present findings, recommendations, and proposals to ownership groups and key stakeholders.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree, finance or accounting preferred

• 3-5 years multifamily Regional Property Management or accounting experience

• 3-5 years of experience developing and managing budgets for multifamily or senior housing communities

• 3-5 years vendor & contract management experience including negotiating and managing operational and maintenance contracts, including make-ready services such as painting, landscaping, and pest control

• 3-5 years Affordable Housing knowledge including Project-Based assistance, Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8), LIHTC, and bond-financed communities

• 3-5 years of experience negotiating and restructuring large vendor and construction contracts ($5M+ preferred)

• Demonstrated track record of achieving 10-20% cost savings across CapEx and OpEx spend preferred

This job description should not be considered all-inclusive. It is merely a guide of expected duties. The employee understands that the job description is neither complete nor permanent and may be modified at any time. At the request of their supervisor, an employee may be asked to perform additional duties or take on additional responsibilities without notice. This is a safety-sensitive position and may be subject to additional compliance requirements.

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