Land Analyst

Lennar•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Land Analysts will work closely with the Vice President of Land Acquisition and Land Transaction Manager to source, prepare competitive market analysis studies and reports, assemble financial reports and statements, help to research deal specific tasks, and provide support in preparing feasibility books (“Green Books”), memoranda, and other documentation for corporate approval. A career with purpose. A career built on making dreams come true. A career built on building zero defect homes, cost management, and adherence to schedules.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required in Business, Economics, Real Estate, Finance, or similar discipline required.
3-5 years of related experience preferred.
Basic understanding of real estate and residential land use.
Local real estate knowledge extremely beneficial.
Highly Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint and working knowledge of mapping applications required.
Detail oriented with a strong acumen for critical, logical thinking and problem-solving.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Perform a lead role in the financial analysis inherent to quarterly and annual Division Business Plans summarizing actual and projected financial performance for the Division and each Division asset
Prepare gross revenues, profit margins, sources and uses of funds and related distribution projections, cash flow forecasts, break-even analysis, cost-basis and cost-of-sales analysis, return-on-assets, and internal rate of return
Assist in financial feasibility analysis for each of the Division’s acquisitions opportunities
Prepare underwriting proformas and related financial documentation for each asset acquired by Division
Perform asset sales pricing analysis (e.g., residual value analysis) and formulate/analyze financial deal points for each of the Division’s disposition opportunities
Recommend price/profit participation structures, price escalations/option payment schedules, interest rates, etc.
Implement and maintain a computerized financial proforma model for community planning (versus formal accounting and reporting) purposes.
In close cooperation with other management associates, “game” alternative business planning scenarios leading to a recommended “optimum” financial plan
Perform liaisons role with our Corporate Finance “customers” to ensure that the Division is adhering to all financial strategies and related procedures and is providing financial analysis date in a manner that ensures easy use
Maintain market analysis database for use in project feasibility analysis
Understand competitive market by visiting sites as required and collate and analyze competitive pricing, features, costs, etc.
Assist in Greenfolder process by preparation of vestacalcs, and other charts, graphs and reports as required
Formulate budgets for assigned programs/projects and administer related vendor contracts, change orders, check requests and invoices.
Prepare and periodically update annual objectives, budges, and scheduled