Financial Analyst

PLK Communities • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

PLK Communities is the largest owner of multifamily units in the Cincinnati Metropolitan Statistical Area, with a focus on acquiring, redeveloping, and managing high-quality apartment communities, as well as developing and constructing new business and multifamily properties. As a Financial Analyst at PLK Communities, you’ll gain hands-on experience across acquisitions, development, and asset management, working directly with senior leadership to evaluate investment opportunities, oversee asset performance, and help shape the growth of real communities.

Requirements

• Graduating senior or recent graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Real Estate, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field from a four-year accredited college or university required.
• Strong analytical and quantitative thinker with solid Excel proficiency.
• Curious, detail-oriented, and eager to learn in a fast-paced investment environment.
• Clear communicator and collaborative team contributor.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and evaluate multifamily acquisitions by analyzing deal-specific rent rolls, historical operating statements, trailing financials, comparable properties, and market data.
• Participate in property tours and on-site due diligence, including unit walks, amenity assessments, and lease audits to validate operating data and assess physical condition.
• Conduct market and submarket research, evaluating demographic patterns, job and population growth, rental demand, supply pipeline, sales comparables, and competing property performance.
• Assist with acquisition and disposition due diligence by organizing and reviewing third-party reports, updating due diligence trackers, and summarizing findings for internal use while meeting contract deadlines.
• Support the transition of newly acquired assets by preparing internal reports and ensuring accurate transfer of operational data.
• Review monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual operating reports to evaluate property performance relative to underwriting and budget forecasting.
• Prepare monthly variance commentary to leadership by identifying trends and flagging unusual variances.
• Prepare rent and market trend analysis by tracking leasing performance, rent growth, concessions, and occupancy against competitive properties to guide pricing strategy and operational improvements.
• Monitor and forecast utility expenses by approving recurring utility invoices, updating internal trackers, and identifying and following up on unusual variances.

Benefits

• Hands-on exposure to real multifamily acquisitions and development projects.
• Significant growth opportunities through direct involvement in underwriting, due diligence, and asset performance analysis.
• Day-to-day interaction with senior team members and decision-makers.
• A role where your work directly influences community development and portfolio performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees