Senior Associate, Real Estate Advisory Group

Kroll • Los Angeles, CA

7d • $70,000 - $150,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join Kroll's Global Real Estate Advisory Group and gain hands-on experience in the dynamic field of real estate advisory. We are seeking motivated and detail-oriented individuals to contribute as new joiners in our Real Estate Cost Segregation practice. At Kroll, Our Real Estate Advisory Group provides comprehensive real estate valuation and consulting services for acquisitions, dispositions, financial reporting, tax, financing, insurance and other strategic planning purposes. Our services help owners and investors maximize property values. Our Associates receive world-class training, outstanding benefits, strong career progression, competitive salaries and relocation assistance when applicable. Kroll’s Cost Segregation practice conducts detailed engineering-based studies that break a property into components with shorter depreciation lives to accelerate tax deductions. They analyze construction costs, identify reclassifiable assets, and produce audit-defensible reports that help reduce current tax liability and improve cash flow. The service is used for acquired, developed, or existing properties to uncover tax savings and maximize after-tax real estate returns.

Requirements

• Successfully completed a Bachelor of Science/Business Administration in Finance, Accounting, Architecture, Engineering, Economics, Management (with a concentration in Finance or Real Estate), MS in Finance, MS in Real Estate or MBA from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Real Estate Valuation, Consulting, Architecture, or Engineering
• Understanding of how to read construction drawings
• Previous experience or educational background in real estate industry
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, as well as strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to master new tasks quickly
• Demonstrated leadership experience and strong personal integrity
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments and manage rapidly changing assignments in a team environment
• Demonstrated commitment to obtaining outstanding results
• Willingness to travel for site inspections (up to 50% of time)

Nice To Haves

• Appraisal license preferred or in process of obtaining

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing cost segregation studies for commercial real estate properties
• Review construction cost documentation, construction drawings, surveys to help analyze building components and classify assets for tax depreciation purposes
• Support site inspections and property documentation
• Performing in-depth industry, market and competitor research
• Performing local, national and international real estate market analysis on a wide range of public and private entities using all accepted and relevant approaches and theory
• Designing financial models for discounted cash flow (Argus and MS Excel), Comparable Property Sales Models and Construction Cost Models
• Independently gathering data pertinent to the engagement through direct client interaction, including personal & telephone Interviews with Brokers and Property Managers
• Reviewing industry surveys and benchmarks, economic and demographic trends
• Assisting with preparing and presenting the results of our analysis in a clear and concise manner

Benefits

• Healthcare Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Time Off and Leave Policies: Generous paid time off (PTO), paid company holidays, generous parental and family leave.
• Protective Insurances: Life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, and accident protection.
• Compensation and Rewards: Competitive salary structures, performance-based incentives, and merit-based compensation reviews.
• Retirement Plans: 401(k) plans with company matching.
• relocation assistance

What This Job Offers

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