<p>Job Summary:</p> <p>Newmark's West Coast Investment Sales team-led by Kevin Shannon-seeks a highly motivated and detail-oriented Director of Finance to oversee analytics and underwriting for one of the most active investment sales platforms in the country. The team has closed over $75 billion in institutional sales and structured financings and has maintained the #1 market share for office sales in Greater Los Angeles for four consecutive years. This is a rare opportunity to join a high-performing, fast-paced team and work directly on landmark transactions with a best-in-class group of professionals.</p> <p>Essential Job Duties:</p> <ul> <li>Underwriting Oversight: Lead the financial underwriting process for a high volume of commercial transactions, with a focus on institutional office and mixed-use assets. </li><li>Team Management: Supervise, mentor, and allocate work across a team of analysts; ensure appropriate staffing based on bandwidth and expertise. </li><li>Quality Control: Review and refine financial models, broker opinions of value (BOVs), and offering memorandum financials to ensure precision and strategic alignment. </li><li>Broker & Client Engagement: Collaborate closely with brokers and clients to collect due diligence, refine assumptions, and articulate pricing recommendations. </li><li>Process Optimization: Develop scalable systems and best practices to improve workflow, accuracy, and collaboration. </li><li>Hands On Underwriting: Step in to underwrite complex or high-priority transactions when necessary. </li></ul> <p>Required Experience & Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Minimum 5 years of direct real estate underwriting experience </li><li>Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or related field </li><li>Advanced proficiency in ARGUS Enterprise and Excel-based financial modeling </li><li>Prior experience managing or mentoring junior staff preferred </li><li>Strong grasp of valuation, cash flow modeling, accounting, and credit fundamentals </li></ul> <p>Key Skills:</p> <ul> <li>Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills </li><li>Meticulous attention to detail and data integrity </li><li>Clear and confident written and verbal communication </li><li>Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously </li><li>Highly organized with strong time management </li><li>Consistently responsive and client-oriented </li><li>Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize tasks, work long hours and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment </li><li>Energetic self-starter who is flexible, organized and conscientious </li></ul> <p>Skills, Education and Experience:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Finance, Economics or related field </li><li>Minimum of 1 - 2 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry required. </li><li>Strong understanding of financial accounting, valuation methods, cash flow analysis, credit analysis, and real estate investment principles. </li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other real estate modeling tools a plus. </li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills. </li><li>Dedication to building a career in the real estate industry with a focus on the multifamily sector. </li><li>Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize tasks, work long hours and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. </li><li>Energetic self-starter who is flexible, organized and conscientious. </li><li>Knowledge of the Southern California multifamily market is a plus. </li></ul> <p>Salary: $100,000 - $150,000 annually</p> <p>The expected base salary for this position ranges from $100,000 to $150,000 annually. The actual base salary will be determined on an individualized basis taking into account a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, education, and, where applicable, licenses or certifications held. In addition to base salary and a competitive benefits package, this position may be eligible for additional types of compensation including discretionary bonuses and other short- and long-term incentives (e.g., deferred cash, equity, etc.).</p> <p>WORKING CONDITIONS: Normal working conditions with the absence of disagreeable elements</p> <p>NOTE: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.</p> <p>Newmark is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.</p>