Real Estate Finance Associate - AVP

About the Role: The Finance Associate reports to the Vice President of Finance and plays a key leadership role in securing and structuring the debt and equity that bring projects from acquisition through development, construction, and stabilization. This high-visibility role works closely with the Development, Construction, Accounting, Asset Management, and Property Management teams, and serves as a primary relationship manager with lenders, tax credit investors, and public funding agencies.

Key Responsibilities: Lead the sourcing, negotiation, and closing of construction and permanent debt, bridge financing, and tax credit equity- Review and negotiate term sheets, LOIs, loan documents, and partnership agreements with legal counsel- Oversee financial models for acquisitions and developments, including sources and uses, development budgets, operating pro formas, and investor returns- Prepare and present investment memoranda and financial recommendations to executive leadership- Coordinate closings across internal teams and outside parties, managing due diligence checklists and timelines- Oversee construction loan draws, equity installments, loan conversions, and investor milestones

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, real estate, or a related field; MBA or Master's in Real Estate preferred- 3-5 years of real estate finance experience- Has closed at least one real estate financing, from either the bank side or the developer side- Strong financial modeling skills, with the ability to build new models and update existing ones- Due diligence experience on acquisitions and new developments- Strong Excel