Financial Analyst

CLS Living•Austin, TX

About The Position

CLS Living ’s mission is to provide an unparalleled resident experience and workplace environment. We strive to create value through building a world-class team of passionate individuals, a commitment to a positive company culture, and delivering groundbreaking style and design. Each new day is an opportunity for growth as we invest in our team and our goals to remain a best-in-class organization. The success of the company is dependent upon the satisfaction of our residents. Our devoted staff maintains direct involvement in managing each of our properties and tending to their needs. Position Overview CLS Living is a real estate management company specializing in student housing. We are seeking a Financial Analyst to join our growing Finance and FP&A team. This role supports key areas including budgeting, forecasting, expense management, risk assessment, and financial performance analysis. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and eager to grow their finance career in a fast-paced, data-driven environment. This individual will collaborate cross-functionally to deliver insights that drive operational excellence and strategic decision-making.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
2–3 years of relevant experience (internships or entry-level finance roles accepted).
Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas, financial modeling).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with budgeting and forecasting processes.
Familiarity with property management or real estate financial analysis.
Knowledge of Entrata or other property management software.
Experience with AWS QuickSight or other data visualization tools.
Understanding of GAAP accounting principles.

Responsibilities

Assist in preparing annual budgets and quarterly forecasts for all operating properties and corporate departments.
Maintain and update financial models to reflect current business conditions.
Monitor budget variances and provide commentary and actionable insights to management.
Partner with property and regional managers to ensure alignment between financial forecasts and operational performance.
Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, variance reports, and performance dashboards.
Support the FP&A team in developing key performance indicators (KPIs) and business metrics.
Provide data-driven recommendations to improve efficiency and profitability.
Assist in preparing financial presentations for leadership and investors.
Review and analyze expense trends to identify cost-saving opportunities.
Track capital expenditures and ensure adherence to approved budgets.
Support financial risk assessments and assist with scenario modeling for business decisions.
Maintain data integrity and accuracy across all financial systems and reports.
Partner with operations, property management, and accounting teams to collect and analyze financial data.
Contribute to process improvements and reporting templates that enhance FP&A efficiency.
Serve as a resource for ad hoc analysis and data requests from management.