Associate, Financial Operations & Analysis

Heitman’s Financial Operations & Analysis (FOA) team is seeking an Associate to deliver timely, accurate, and critical financial data analysis. This hybrid role supports cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and external service providers, with a schedule that includes in-office time in Chicago.

The position is based in the Chicago office, with team work taking place in a hybrid environment and in-office days varying by team.

Role overview

• Use accounting principles and financial analysis knowledge in day-to-day responsibilities.
• Learn to calculate property and debt valuations, along with investment performance metrics.
• Review and approve accounting transactions including acquisitions, dispositions, and waterfall calculations.
• Review financial statements, supporting schedules, and related footnotes.

What you bring

• Education: Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Real Estate.
• Experience: 0 to 2 years of experience.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to manipulate and analyze data to identify trends, solve problems, and make informed recommendations.
• Strong project and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage competing deadlines, sometimes tight.
• Strong team player with collaboration skills to work across multiple functional departments.
• Motivated by independent and team-oriented successes.
• Problem-solving capability, using analytical and critical thinking skills developed through school and/or work experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• “Think outside the box” mindset, with interest in brainstorming creative solutions in an ever-changing industry.
• Fundamental knowledge of Excel.

Tools

• Excel

Compensation and benefits

• Expected annual base salary range: USD 70,000 - 80,000.
• All team members are bonus eligible and participate in a generous annual bonus plan.
• Competitive compensation.
• Leading-edge, human-centric benefits package.

Additional information

• This position is based in the Chicago office.
• Candidates applying for roles requiring travel must hold a valid, non-expired driver’s license.