Director, Acquisitions and Development

ITEX

$100K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, focusing on scalable models and sensitivity analysis.
  • Strong understanding of commercial real estate terms and various deal structures, particularly in Multi-Family.
  • Ability to communicate complex financial data clearly in written and verbal formats.
  • Self-starter with a proven ability to produce accurate work under fast-paced conditions.
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Real Estate Development, or a related field.
  • 4-7 years of experience in real estate development, with a minimum of 4 years specifically in the Multi-Family sector.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage complex dynamic financial models for new construction and rehabilitation projects.
  • Lead the underwriting process, ensuring accurate and defensible assumptions for debt and operational costs.
  • Market services through RFPs or RFQs to secure new development opportunities.
  • Draft comprehensive project summaries and investment memos for executive review.
  • Conduct thorough market research and due diligence to validate financial projections.
  • Manage and review financial agreements with lenders and investors throughout projects.
  • Coordinate with Construction and Property Management to integrate operational data back into financial models.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Opportunities for professional development and ongoing education.
  • Supportive work environment fostering cross-functional collaboration.
  • Flexible working hours and potential for remote work options.
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

The Director is primarily responsible for the financial modeling and feasibility analysis of new investment opportunities. This role focuses on identifying projects that meet ITEX's risk-return profile through rigorous financial modeling, underwriting, and market validation. You will act as the technical lead for all deal-related data, ensuring the Senior Vice President of Acquisitions and Development as well as the Investment Committee have an accurate financial roadmap for every potential acquisition or development.

Key Responsibilities
  • Financial Modeling: Develop and manage complex dynamic models to test the feasibility of new construction and rehabilitation projects, including affordable, workforce, and market-rate housing.
  • Detailed Underwriting: Lead the underwriting process for new opportunities, ensuring all assumptions regarding debt, equity, and operational costs are accurate and defensible.
  • Business Development: Market our services in the form of RFPs or RFQs in order to secure further developments.
  • Feasibility Reporting: Draft comprehensive project summaries and investment memos for the President, COO, and Investment Committee.
  • Market & Due Diligence: Conduct deep-dive due diligence and market research to validate financial projections and project viability.
  • Contractual Oversight: Manage and review financial/contractual agreements with lenders and investors throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with Construction and Property Management to obtain real-world cost and operational data back into financial models to ensure ongoing profitability.

Requirements

Requirements: Knowledge & Skills
  • Quantitative Mastery: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential, with a focus on building scalable models and performing sensitivity analysis.
  • Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of commercial real estate terms, documentation, and various deal structures (Multi-Family preferred).
  • Analytical Communication: Ability to distill complex financial data into concise written and verbal reports.
  • Self-Directed: Must be a self-starter capable of producing highly accurate, detailed work in a fast-paced environment.

Education & Experience
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Real Estate Development, or a related field.
  • Experience: 4-7 years of experience in real estate development.
  • Specialization: At least 4 years of specific experience within the Multi-Family industry.

Physical Requirements
  • Will be seated for extended periods of time
  • Repetitive use of digits due to data entry on a keyboard
  • Must be able to lift up to 25lbs
  • Frequent bending stooping and reaching in all directions

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