KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare fee projections and valuations for new management and franchise opportunities – with or without capital commitments.

• Prepare hold vs sell analyses on existing hotels in the portfolio.

• Assist in transaction and asset management underwriting utilizing proformas, DCF and direct capitalization analysis.

• Participate in major capex and special projects pertaining to the owned and managed portfolio.

• Assist in the preparation and presentation of investment memorandums and deal summaries.

• Analyze performance trends and monitor hospitality industry and real estate market developments.

• Create and maintain portfolio reporting and financial analysis tools, such as dashboard reports, monthly critiques, strategic plans, budget analysis, and ROI models.

• Perform necessary ad-hoc analyses to further support the Strategy and Lodging Development team.

• May be responsible for one or two direct reports.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Four-year degree with preference in Hospitality Real Estate, Finance/Business Analytics, or Hospitality Management. Emphasis placed on financial analysis and problem-solving skills.

• MBA is a plus.

• 5+ years of experience in feasibility or valuation within hotel industry, real estate experience (specifically multi family) may also be considered.

• Franchise and acquisition impact analysis.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Understanding of real estate valuation methodologies including IRR, ROI analysis, and DCF analyses

• Problem solving and critical thinking skills.

• Advanced level of proficiency in Excel, word and power point.

• Resourceful self-starter that is organized and task oriented.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

• Confident, enthusiastic, and entrepreneurial.

•  Proficient with P&Ls/operating statements.