Acquisitions Associate (Southfield, MI, US) presso Modern Manufactured Home Communities – Sun Communities

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Job Summary

Job Duties

• Interprets and analyzes financial information for prospective acquisitions including income statements, cash flow statements, financial forecasts and budgets. (Essential)
• Conducts appropriate research to gather required information such as market surveys, competitive analysis, and internal metrics. (Essential)
• Analyzes data and recommends specific actions based on findings. (Essential)
• Utilizes available computer systems, resources and team members to carry out analysis to support management's quest for accretive acquisitions. (Essential)
• Initiates phone contact and maintains proper follow-up with assigned customers including brokers and owners or internal team members as necessary.
• Assists management with administrative tasks such as tracking and compiling information of interest.
• Prepares various reports detailing financial due diligence within the Acquisition department. Reviews and responds appropriately to correspondence.
• Handles confidential information and ensures the integrity of all information received and/or reviewed.
• Assists with ensuring accurate and timely follow-up on pending acquisitions.
• Completes and follows-up on specific tasks assigned from the acquisition due diligence checklist.
• Actively participates in acquisition meetings, including those of a legal matter.
• Uses internal computer systems to follow-up with pending acquisition information and ensures it is updated when information is received.
• Initiates and follows-up on leads and communicates with brokers and owners.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Real Estate or related field (Required)
• 2 years in Financial analysis and/or accounting experience (Required)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to effectively manage multiple and competing priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Ability to work collaboratively and constructively with colleagues at all levels of the company
• High level expertise with Excel and spreadsheet skills
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Ability to travel by car or plane with overnight stays as required: 15-25%
• Critical thinking & decision-making ability