At Van Metre, we believe that each employee contributes directly to our growth, success and culture, and are seeking a candidate who loves to challenge themselves and work with others to fulfill this role. Van Metre Homes has a
Land Acquisition Financial Analyst position available to join our New Homes Land Acquisition team.The Land Acquisition Financial Analyst is an integral part of the success of the company. As the Land Acquisition Financial Analyst, you will provide due diligence by conducting and researching, and performing financial analysis to support the business's objectives, as well as providing guidance to management's investment strategy.
This position has a hybrid work schedule.
Candidates will work part of the week remotely, while there will be some in office work. The office location this team will report to is located in Ashburn, VA (note: Van Metre Companies is following CDC guidance regarding gathering in groups). This position will also include occasional travel throughout Northern Virginia.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for preparation of detailed market analysis reports and detailed land transaction financial analysis for properties under consideration for purchase
- Research and analyze industry news, real estate trends, market data, and competitors to identify areas of opportunity, evaluate new deals within context, and provide recommendations on acquisition strategy
- Monitor market activity for pricing, value, absorption and trends
- Compile supporting documentation for land acquisition packages on new deals
- Assist in the feasibility process for new deals
- May perform general administrative duties including preparing and following up on correspondence, requests, schedules and reports, legal documents, confidentiality agreements, expense reports, memos, and other similar documents
- Perform other duties as assigned by management
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Accounting, Finance, Real Estate or similar program required
- Experience in land acquisition, homebuilding or real estate preferred
- Strong analytical skills and computer literacy, including financial modeling, word-processing, spreadsheet preparation and analysis, project scheduling and data management software
- Experience in the use of market research tools
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Must exercise initiative and achieve objectives with minimal supervision
- Must be highly motivated, self-managed, detail-oriented and a problem-solver able to deal with complex situations
- High adaptability and flexibility to respond to, prioritize, and perform varying tasks as necessary
Compensation and Benefits information:
Van Metre offers excellent benefits, and a work environment that fosters and rewards excellence. We also promote work/life balance, including a robust Employee Wellness Program. We encourage employees to make full use of vacation and other company-paid leave to refresh their bodies and minds.
- Salary: $65,000 - $80,000 annually (Pay is commensurate with experience, education, training, and skills)
- Paid Time Off: 11 paid holidays; 10 vacation days, 10 sick days, Two Volunteer Days off, Two Personal Days, Winter Break, Day off for Annual Physical, Day off for your Birthday; comprehensive parental and bonding leave
- Retirement Planning: Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan; access to retirement planning coaches
- Wellness: Annual Wellness Reimbursement of up to $900; Free and unlimited access to TaskHuman Wellness App for yourself and your family members.
Van Metre Core Values
Integrity; Ownership; Respect and Dignity; Diversity and Inclusion; Teamwork; Community; Work/Life Balance
Van Metre Mission Statement
The mission of Van Metre Companies is to build and continually improve upon the storied reputation, earned over the years since the Company’s founding in 1955, of providing top quality homes, investment properties and services to our customers and clients. The Company’s emphasis on integrity, professionalism and philanthropy ingrained by our founder Albert G. Van Metre, Sr. has garnered trust and respect in the Washington, D.C. area and beyond. It is critical to our future that we maintain that reputation and assure that Van Metre Companies continues to excel in real estate development and construction and in the management of apartment, retail and office investment properties, as well as in the provision of mortgage and related services.
It is the task of our dedicated, energetic, and involved professionals to advance our ability to set the benchmark for luxury living and refined commercial development. The capstone of our mission is to make the “Van Metre” signature an icon for elegant residential communities, and industry leading condominium and apartment communities, as well as Class A neighborhood retail centers and office developments.
