Financial Analyst bei The Community Preservation Corporation

About Us:

The Community Preservation Corporation (CPC) believes stable and sustainable affordable housing is the foundation of strong communities and we strive to contribute to comprehensive neighborhood revitalization through our lending and partnerships. A nationally recognized leader in affordable housing finance, CPC has provided a consistent source of capital to underserved housing markets throughout New York State since our inception in 1974. 

Today, CPC stands as the largest CDFI solely committed to investing in multifamily housing, having invested more than $15 billion to finance the creation and preservation of more than 230,000 units of quality housing in neighborhoods across New York State and beyond. CPC has a robust construction lending platform, a mortgage bank, and equity and impact investment platforms that focus on our three goals: Expanding Affordable Housing, Closing the Racial Wealth Gap and Investing in the Green Economy. 

As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects that make a real difference in people's lives. We're looking for talented individuals who are passionate about our mission and share our values of commitment, respect, excellence, accountability, and collaboration. 

Role Summary:

The Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team is responsible for developing advanced financial models and presentations for executive decision-making, including providing recommendations to support the strategic growth of CPC’s various business units and capitalization of its balance sheet. As a Financial Analyst, you will contribute to the development of  complex business models (both long and short-term projections) and present key findings to the executive management team. You’ll also collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the successful implementation of CPC’s new ERP system, ensuring alignment between financial operations and organizational goals. In addition, you will serve as a finance liaison, partnering across departments to support strategic and operational initiatives that enhance CPC’s overall performance. 

What You’ll Do:

• Help support the development of CPC’s long and short-term financial forecasts and provide insights into the organization’s performance and that of its individual businesses.
• Prepare clear and concise presentations outlining both financial findings and critical business insights to support recommendations to senior management.
• Collaborate with colleagues within the finance team and from other departments to enhance CPC’s monthly and quarterly financial reporting, incorporating key performance metrics for multiple business lines.
• Help support the annual operating budget process: partner with finance and business leaders to identify key revenue and expenses assumptions for the year; help create consolidated CPC and Business Segment budgets based on these inputs.   
• Manage CPC’s Capacity, Capital Allocation, and Liquidity models. 
• Help support CPC’s new financial ERP implementation project and future projects geared to drive automation and improved financial reporting.
• Help support CPC’s S&P and Lender due diligence requirements using reporting and analytical tools to ensure timeliness and accuracy.  
• Participate in Finance department and cross-departmental projects as required.
• Help support the broader Finance function partnering with Accounting & Treasury to ensure reporting accuracy and alignment between the groups. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and Experience:

• BA/BS in Economics, Finance, Business, or related field.
• A minimum of 2-3 years’ finance/accounting experience, preferably in a consulting, real estate, or banking environment. 
• Demonstrated understanding of financial analysis concepts as well as a solid knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Must be self-motivated, as a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects with a high degree of ambiguity in a fast-paced setting.
• Results-oriented – strong sense of urgency and excellent follow-through.
• Strong modeling skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong proficiency in Power Point is required.
• ERP implementation experience (e.g., Net Suite, Workday) is a strong plus.
• Detail orientated with good communication skills
• Ability to make formal presentations.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) retirement plans with employer match
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and their dependents
• Commuter benefits
• PTO for vacation, personal days, sick leave, holidays, jury duty, bereavement, parental leave, and disability
• Tuition assistance program
• Two “work from anywhere” weeks per year
• Summer Fridays
• Collaborative working spaces
• Service days to support our communities
• Employee development and engagement events
• More about our offerings and culture here

This is a full-time, hybrid role where you will work from the Manhattan office two - three days a week. The salary range is $75,000 – $90,000, dependent on experience.

The Community Preservation Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all employment-related decisions including recruitment, selection, evaluation, promotion, compensation, training and termination are made without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, disability, marital status, status as a veteran, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other protected status.