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Acquisitions Associate

Southfield, MI

Job Description

Overview

The Acquisitions Associate performs detailed financial analysis of due diligence materials for potential acquisitions and assists in identifying new acquisition targets. They collaborate across the acquisitions department while also taking the lead on select deals.

Job Duties

  • Interprets and analyzes financial information for prospective acquisitions including income statements, cash flow statements, financial forecasts, and budgets. (Essential)
  • Conducts appropriate research to gather required information such as market surveys, competitive analysis, and internal metrics. (Essential)
  • Analyzes data and recommends specific actions based on findings. (Essential)
  • Utilizes available computer systems, resources, and team members to carry out analysis to support management's quest for accretive acquisitions. (Essential)
  • Initiates phone contact and maintains proper follow-up with assigned customers including brokers and owners or internal team members as necessary.
  • Assists management with administrative tasks such as tracking and compiling information of interest.
  • Prepares various reports detailing financial due diligence within the Acquisition department. Reviews and responds appropriately to correspondence.
  • Handles confidential information and ensures the integrity of all information received and/or reviewed.
  • Assists with ensuring accurate and timely follow-up on pending acquisitions.
  • Completes and follows-up on specific tasks assigned from the acquisition due diligence checklist.
  • Actively participates in acquisition meetings, including those of a legal matter.
  • Uses internal computer systems to follow-up with pending acquisition information and ensures it is updated when information is received.
  • Initiates and follows-up on leads and communicates with brokers and owners.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Real Estate or related field (Required)
  • 2 years in financial analysis and/or accounting experience (Required)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple and competing priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work collaboratively and constructively with colleagues at all levels of the company
  • High level expertise with Excel and spreadsheet skills
  • Must have a valid driver's license
  • Ability to travel by car or plane with overnight stays as required: 15-25%
  • Critical thinking & decision-making ability

BENEFITS

At Sun Communities, you will be part of an industry-leading organization where you will be challenged, inspired, rewarded and transformed. We place a high priority on our team members, and this is a big part of what sets us apart. We will ask you to give us your very best every day, and will challenge you with interesting work, stretch assignments, a collaborative and supportive work environment and plenty of learning and growth. In exchange, we will reward you with great pay, advancement opportunities, paid time off, great benefits, and flexibility.

  • Comprehensive Medical and Prescription coverage with 4plan optionsso you can choose the plan that best meets the needs of you and your family
  • Comprehensive Dental and Vision Plans
  • On-Site Fitness Center
  • Voluntary Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
  • Life,Accidental Death &Dismemberment Insurance and Dependent Life
  • Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage
  • 401(k) Plan with Sun matching contribution
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Identity Theft Insurance
  • Legal Assistance Plan
  • Pet Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement program providing financial support to team members who further their formal education
  • Vacation RV Site Discounts for team members when visiting SunRV Resorts across the nation
  • Team Member Perks & Discounts program with hundreds of discounts on things like travel, merchandise, mobile phone service, and more
  • Up to six weeks of paid parental leave for the birth of achild, adoption, or placement of a child
  • Paid Time Off including tenholidays, vacation, personal, sick time, bereavement and pay for jury duty

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Overview

The Acquisitions Associate performs detailed financial analysis of due diligence materials for potential acquisitions and assists in identifying new acquisition targets. They collaborate across the acquisitions department while also taking the lead on select deals.

Job Duties

  • Interprets and analyzes financial information for prospective acquisitions including income statements, cash flow statements, financial forecasts, and budgets. (Essential)
  • Conducts appropriate research to gather required information such as market surveys, competitive analysis, and internal metrics. (Essential)
  • Analyzes data and recommends specific actions based on findings. (Essential)
  • Utilizes available computer systems, resources, and team members to carry out analysis to support management's quest for accretive acquisitions. (Essential)
  • Initiates phone contact and maintains proper follow-up with assigned customers including brokers and owners or internal team members as necessary.
  • Assists management with administrative tasks such as tracking and compiling information of interest.
  • Prepares various reports detailing financial due diligence within the Acquisition department. Reviews and responds appropriately to correspondence.
  • Handles confidential information and ensures the integrity of all information received and/or reviewed.
  • Assists with ensuring accurate and timely follow-up on pending acquisitions.
  • Completes and follows-up on specific tasks assigned from the acquisition due diligence checklist.
  • Actively participates in acquisition meetings, including those of a legal matter.
  • Uses internal computer systems to follow-up with pending acquisition information and ensures it is updated when information is received.
  • Initiates and follows-up on leads and communicates with brokers and owners.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Real Estate or related field (Required)
  • 2 years in financial analysis and/or accounting experience (Required)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple and competing priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work collaboratively and constructively with colleagues at all levels of the company
  • High level expertise with Excel and spreadsheet skills
  • Must have a valid driver's license
  • Ability to travel by car or plane with overnight stays as required: 15-25%
  • Critical thinking & decision-making ability

BENEFITS

At Sun Communities, you will be part of an industry-leading organization where you will be challenged, inspired, rewarded and transformed. We place a high priority on our team members, and this is a big part of what sets us apart. We will ask you to give us your very best every day, and will challenge you with interesting work, stretch assignments, a collaborative and supportive work environment and plenty of learning and growth. In exchange, we will reward you with great pay, advancement opportunities, paid time off, great benefits, and flexibility.

  • Comprehensive Medical and Prescription coverage with 4plan optionsso you can choose the plan that best meets the needs of you and your family
  • Comprehensive Dental and Vision Plans
  • On-Site Fitness Center
  • Voluntary Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
  • Life,Accidental Death &Dismemberment Insurance and Dependent Life
  • Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage
  • 401(k) Plan with Sun matching contribution
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Identity Theft Insurance
  • Legal Assistance Plan
  • Pet Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement program providing financial support to team members who further their formal education
  • Vacation RV Site Discounts for team members when visiting SunRV Resorts across the nation
  • Team Member Perks & Discounts program with hundreds of discounts on things like travel, merchandise, mobile phone service, and more
  • Up to six weeks of paid parental leave for the birth of achild, adoption, or placement of a child
  • Paid Time Off including tenholidays, vacation, personal, sick time, bereavement and pay for jury duty

Apply for aCorporate Headquarters (HQ) position, located in the Metro Detroit, Michigan market today.

Join our Talent Community and explore Corporate Headquarters jobs at Sun Communities.

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About Sun Communities, Inc.

About Us: Sun Communities and Sun Outdoors are the nation's premier provider of manufactured home communities and RV resorts. To find out more about what we have to offer, visit a community near you or contact us.

Our Culture: We have built our culture around a simple customer service philosophy: The Golden Rule. We treat others the way we want to be treated. Our team is considered one of our most valuable assets, and we ensure we offer a fun and rewarding workplace!

We are committed to the encouragement of personal growth and are pleased to offer opportunities for advancement to qualified individuals. Our formal training programs, on-the-job training activities, and customized development plans help support team members to accomplish their goals.

Accolades: We've been ranked as a “Top 100 Workplace” by the Detroit Free Press for the past 10 consecutive years.

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