Senior Associate, Corporate Finance

The Amherst Group's companies are comprised of leading real estate investment and advisory firms with a mission to transform the way real estate is owned, financed and managed.  Amherst leverages its proprietary data, analytics, technology, and decades of experience to seek solutions for a fragmented, slow-to-evolve real estate ecosystem and to materially improve the experience for residents, buyers, sellers, communities, and investors.  Today Amherst has over 1000 employees and $14.1 billion in assets under management.

Over the past decade, Amherst has scaled its platform to become one of the largest operators of single-family assets and has acquired, renovated, and leased more than 46,000 homes across 32 markets in the U.S.  The firm delivers customized, stabilized cash-flowing portfolios of assets to its investors, wrapped in all the ongoing services required to manage, own, and finance the asset including property management, portfolio management, and a full capital markets team.  In addition to its single-family rental platform, Amherst’s debt business pursues two distinct credit strategies in mortgage-backed securities and commercial real estate lending.  Over its 25-year history, Amherst has developed a deep bench of research and technology talent, and leverages data and analytics at every stage in the asset lifecycle to improve operations and preserve long-term value for our investors and the more than 188,000 residents the firm has served.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and analytical Senior Associate, Corporate Finance to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in financial modeling, strategic analysis, and corporate finance operations to support key business decisions, drive financial performance, and contribute to the company’s long-term growth objectives. This role requires a proactive problem-solver with a strong ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.

Key Responsibilities:

•  Financial Modeling & Analysis:

•  Develop, maintain, and enhance sophisticated financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, valuation, and scenario analysis.

•  Perform sensitivity and scenario analyses to evaluate strategic initiatives, investments, and JV/M&A opportunities.

•  Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and provide insights to senior leadership for decision-making.

Strategic Planning:

•  Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the development and execution of corporate strategies, including capital allocation and investment decisions.

•  Assist in preparing board presentations, investor materials, and strategic business cases.

Reporting & Communication:

•  Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, dashboards, and KPIs for internal and external stakeholders.

•  Present complex financial concepts in a clear and concise manner to non-financial audiences.

Process Improvement:

•  Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes, enhance modeling efficiency, and implement best practices.

•  Mentor team members, providing guidance on financial modeling techniques and analytical approaches.

Qualifications:

•  Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or CFA designation strongly preferred.

•  2-5 years of experience in corporate finance, investment banking, private equity, or a related field, with a focus on financial modeling.

•  Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, including expertise in Excel (complex formulas, VBA, pivot tables, etc.) and familiarity with tools like Power BI, Tableau, or other data visualization platforms.

•  Strong understanding of financial statements, valuation methodologies (DCF, comps, precedent transactions), and corporate finance principles.

•  Proven track record of supporting M&A transactions, capital raises, or strategic initiatives.

•  Exceptional analytical skills with a keen attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

•  Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate