Real Estate Financial Analyst

Real Estate Financial Analyst – Job Description About the Company TLC Management Company is a large private owner/operator of multi-family real estate in the Chicagoland area. The corporate office is the hub for all operations and support teams for the growing company. Our team is close-knit and hands-on, and we value people who take ownership, communicate well and care about doing things right and jumping in where needed.

When you join TLC, you’ll grow your career with a company that’s local, invested in its people and committed to making renting in Chicago a better experience.

About the role

TLC Management Co. is hiring a Real Estate Financial Analyst to support our Chicago residential rental portfolio. You will build and maintain property financial models, track budget-to-actual performance, and help leadership evaluate acquisitions, capital projects, financing and operating decisions. The role reports directly to the CFO.

This is a full-time, in-office role in Chicago for an early-career analyst with 1–2years of real estate experience who wants to grow.

Compensation

$80,000–$90,000 annually, depending on experience.

Key responsibilities

Build and maintain cash flow models for existing properties and potential acquisitions, including NOI, cap rate, IRR and cash-on-cash analysis Assist with annual operating and capital budgets with property managers, directors of maintenance, and track monthly budget-to-actual variances Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reporting for ownership, lenders and investors, including property P&Ls, variance commentary, KPI dashboards and lender compliance reports Analyze rent rolls, occupancy, delinquency and leasing trends to flag risks and opportunities Underwrite acquisitions and refinancings: gather market comps, review offering memorandums and support due diligence Monitor loan covenants, debt service coverage and reserve requirements Analyze mortgage financing: compare loan quotes and terms, model refinancing scenarios, track rate resets and maturities, and maintain the portfolio debt schedule Evaluate when needed commercial lease offers within our portfolio including annual reconciliations of various leases and association memberships Support ad-hoc analysis requests from leadership Required qualifications Bachelor's degree in finance, real estate, accounting, economics or a related field 1–2 years of experience in the real estate industry (property management, asset management, brokerage, lending, development or investment) Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling, lookups and pivot tables Working knowledge of real estate financial concepts: NOI, cap rates, DSCR, IRR, mortgage financing and operating budgets Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines Clear written and verbal communication, including presenting findings to non-financial audiences Preferred qualifications Experience with multifamily or residential rental properties Familiarity with property management or accounting software such as Yardi Exposure to utilizing or implementing AI tools in day-to-day activities What we offer Paid Vacation and paid time off, plus Thirteen (13) paid holidays.

Paid time off for your birthday and work anniversary Two (2) volunteer days to support your favorite charitable organizations 401(k) with a generous employer match Wellness Program Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Life, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance HSA and FSA Short-term disability insurance Employer-Paid Life Insurance Benefit Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability Benefit Paid maternity leave benefit Employee Assistance Program Fun team-building company outings Continuing Employee Education and Development Opportunities for career growth