Dallas, TX, USA
4 days ago
Financial Advisor (CPA preferred)

Job Title

Financial Advisor (CPA preferred)

Job Description Summary

Candidate to join a USA based Financial Advisory and Consulting team that specializes in corporate real estate transaction analysis. The position requires the preparation and presentation of complex and sophisticated discounted cash flow financial models for a broad range of commercial real estate projects.
Knowledge and experience with Finance Theory and a familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and standards as they relate to lease reporting is required (in particular ASC 842).
Transaction analysis is comprised of evaluating and comparing leases, lease restructures, lease vs. buy, acquisitions/dispositions, strategic real estate alternatives, subleases, relocations, build-to suit transactions and other customized projects.

Job Description

Principal Responsibilities

Prepares complex and sophisticated cash flow and GAAP analyses, lease comparisons, lease restructures, lease vs. buy, acquisitions/dispositions, strategic real estate alternatives, subleases, sale leaseback’s, cancellations/buyouts, relocations, build-to suits, and other strategic real estate alternativesMakes recommendations to brokers, their clients, and other service line professionalsReads, abstracts and analyzes complex legal real estate related documentation to include leases, financing/loan agreements, mortgage documents, partnership agreements, and corporate financial statements for relevant financial information that will impact the assignmentPrepares clear, concise, and presentation ready documentation and spreadsheets that support and explain the basis of the analyses for use in client presentations, proposals and/or reportsParticipates with C&W brokers, or other C&W professionals, in client meetings to present and discuss analyses as needed, May discuss analysis summaries and findings with clientsAssists in the quality control efforts of the Financial Advisory Practice to ensure that all client presentation materials are professional, accurate, high impact and reflect the standards of quality normally associated with C&W work productMay assist and participate in strategy sessions in preparation for conferences with clients

Desired Skills and Experience

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree preferably in Finance, Accounting, Real Estate or related business areasCPA preferred4 - 5 years of financial analysis experience in commercial real estate occupancy analyticsSoftware competency:Required: Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint,Preferred: Microsoft SharePoint, Access, Argus

Required Skills

High competence level in utilizing and designing Excel spreadsheets / models. Experience with ARGUS, Pro Calc, or other commercial real estate specialized financial software a plus.A working knowledge of GAAP for lease analyses and other types of real estate transactionsPossess excellent problem-solving skills


Displays competences with application of Excel macros, Sophisticated charts, graphs, and tables

Strong knowledge and demonstrated competence in working with computers, analytical and word processing software as well as Superior knowledge and skill using Excel and PowerPoint







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