Finance Associate

Cole West LLC • Centerville, UT

39d • Onsite

About The Position

The Finance Associate is a key contributor to a lean, high-performing team where your work directly informs capital allocation and business growth. You will build and manage financial models, support investment decisions, and partner closely with senior leadership on active transactions. This is a fast-paced role with meaningful impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Real Estate, Economics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of experience in real estate finance, acquisitions, or development
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills under tight timelines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid understanding of real estate fundamentals
• Advanced Excel financial modeling skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-output environment
• Low ego, high output mindset

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and stress-test financial models for land acquisitions, lot development, and disposition transactions
• Identify and implement AI-powered tools and workflows to improve team efficiency
• Underwrite acquisition and development opportunities and support deal execution
• Prepare investment memos, deal summaries, and presentation materials for stakeholders
• Review and interpret contracts to ensure alignment with investment assumptions
• Support due diligence including market analysis, financing review, and entitlement risk
• Track performance against pro forma assumptions and maintain reporting
• Assist with lender relationships, draw packages, and reporting

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level