Land Analyst

Dream Finders Homes

About The Position

We are hiring a Land Analyst to own the financial and operational execution of the Land Department. This role sits at the center of acquisition and development and is responsible for delivering accurate, decision-ready work across underwriting, budgeting, due diligence, and operational tracking. This is a high-accountability role with direct visibility to Division leadership. Work is expected to be complete, accurate, and ready for decision—without multiple iterations. The right candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, operates with urgency, and takes ownership of outcomes—not just tasks. This role offers direct exposure to all sides of the homebuilding business—land acquisition, development, construction, and sales. You will work closely with Division leadership, engineers, and site contractors, gaining a full understanding of how deals are sourced, underwritten, and executed. In addition to analytical responsibilities, this role includes time in the field visiting sites, walking deals, and understanding how projects are built from the ground up. For candidates who want more than a traditional analyst role, there is opportunity to source new acquisition opportunities (“land hunting”) and directly impact the Division’s growth. Strong performers will gain increasing responsibility and have a clear path into acquisition and development leadership roles.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Strong analytical and financial modeling capability (advanced Excel required)
Demonstrated ability to manage detailed work with a high degree of accuracy
Ability to quickly learn new concepts, systems, and apply them in real time
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
Clear, concise communicator

Responsibilities

UNDERWRITING, DUE DILIGENCE & DEAL EXECUTION
Build and maintain proformas for all acquisition opportunities
Deliver decision-ready analysis for AMC / Dealpath submissions
Produce clear, supportable CMAs and market analysis
Compile, organize, and analyze all due diligence materials for deals under evaluation (engineering, environmental, utilities, title, etc.)
Identify risks in site conditions, pricing, and deal structure
DEVELOPMENT BUDGET & COST TRACKING
Maintain accurate lot basis and cost-to-complete across all projects
Track and reconcile budgets against actuals
Flag variances early and clearly
LAND INVOICING, FUNDING & PROCESS DISCIPLINE
Manage land bank funding requests and coordinate draws
Oversee payment of land invoices and trade partners
Review and input all land invoices into LandDev
Ensure all invoices meet required standards (quantities, pricing, documentation)
Route non-land invoices appropriately
Enforce process consistency with trade partners
REPORTING & COMMUNICATION
Deliver clear, concise reporting on deal flow, budgets, and project status
Communicate status, risks, and issues early—no surprises
Coordinate with Division leadership to ensure alignment and data accuracy
FIELD EXPOSURE & COORDINATION
Regularly visit active communities, competitive projects, and raw land sites
Engage directly with engineers, site contractors, and development teams
Build an understanding of how projects are executed in the field
LAND SOURCING (“LAND HUNTING”)
Identify and evaluate new land acquisition opportunities for the division
Build relationships with brokers, developers, and landowners
Support initial deal screening and strategy
Contribute to pipeline growth beyond inbound opportunities