Financial Analyst - Entry Level
The entry-level Financial Analyst supports real estate and project finance activities by evaluating investment opportunities, preparing financial models, and assisting with financing and compliance efforts. This role requires strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills to manage documentation, coordinate with internal teams and external agencies, and ensure projects meet regulatory requirements. The position is contract-based and onsite in Honolulu, Hawaii, with a preference for local candidates.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Accounting & Finance.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
This Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Financial Analyst to support real estate and project finance activities in Wake Island, HI. You will help evaluate investment opportunities, organize project documentation, and support financing and compliance efforts across multiple projects.
- Examine partnership, loan, regulatory, bond, and land‑use documents to extract key terms, obligations, and project assumptions for analysis.
- Build and update preliminary financial models, development budgets, and timeline projections to support planning and stakeholder review.
- Prepare analysis and summaries for budget studies, forecast reviews, and resource assessments.
- Assess potential real estate investments using return modeling, capital planning, depreciation review, and scenario analysis.
- Gather and maintain due diligence materials (environmental reports, surveys, title records, zoning information, third‑party evaluations) in organized project files.
- Support financing activities by assembling application packages and coordinating materials for bonds, tax‑credit equity, and loan closings.
- Track milestones, regulatory dates, approval conditions, and reporting obligations to keep projects aligned with state and federal requirements.
- Coordinate with consultants and public agencies by managing requests, meeting agendas, notes, calendars, and action trackers.
What We’re Looking For
Candidates should be analytical, detail‑oriented, and comfortable managing deadlines while coordinating with internal teams and external partners.
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, or related field — or equivalent relevant experience.
- Foundational knowledge of financial analysis, data analysis, and financial reporting principles.
- Strong proficiency with spreadsheet-based modeling (Excel) and working with project budgets and forecasts.
- Ability to read and interpret detailed legal, financial, and project documentation with high accuracy.
- Strong organizational skills and experience managing documents, deadlines, and multiple priorities.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills for preparing summaries and coordinating with teams, consultants, and agencies.
- Interest in real estate finance, development, or affordable housing transactions is preferred.
- Preference for Hawaii residents — applicants should be able to reliably commute or reside in the Wake Island / Honolulu region to meet onsite and local coordination needs.
Compensation & Benefits
- Estimated pay: $58,909 per year (estimated figure provided by source).
- Role type: Contract (client may offer contract/temporary placement benefits).
- Contract/temporary professionals may be eligible for medical, vision, dental, life and disability benefits, and retirement plan enrollment through the hiring organization (benefits depend on engagement terms).
Why Work Through Careertakes
Careertakes partners with Confidential Client to provide a smooth, professional hiring experience using third‑party recruiting best practices:
- Access to additional matched roles via the Careertakes platform.
- Clear role expectations and recruiter support throughout the process.
- Confidential handling of candidate information and compliance with applicable US hiring laws.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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