Craig Realty Group owns, operates and manages nearly 5 million square feet of existing retail development that includes 14 centers in 8 states across the U.S. We pride ourselves in the attention to detail, the quality of construction and the top retail brands we bring to our centers. The corporate office is located in beautiful Newport Beach, and we offer a great work environment and fun activities for employees on a regular basis!

Craig Realty Group is seeking a Budget Analyst.

There are two general functions of this position: to ensure accurate budgeting projections through financial analysis and a thorough understanding of each property; and, to complete accurate CAM reconciliations on an annual basis through lease interpretation and thorough knowledge of the general ledger. This requires a high degree of interpersonal skills as the position interacts with department heads, center management staff, and tenant personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Advise center management and staff accountants with coding questions.
• Set schedules for Budgeting and CAM reconciliation processes.
• Perform calculations relating to payroll burdens and depreciation.
• Input leasing assumptions approved by the leasing department.
• Perform rent and expense validations.
• Ensure budgeting schedules are maintained and conflicts are resolved.
• Streamline processes where necessary.
• Review/analyze proposed budget submissions for accuracy and completeness and make recommendations.
• Analyze budget submissions as they relate to loan yield requirements and make recommendations.
• Analyze actual to budget and report on significant variances on a quarterly basis.
• Analyze general ledgers and make recovery journal entries before billing CAM expenses.
• Ascertain that CAM reconciliations are being billed in accordance with the lease and bill the annual CAM reconciliations.
• Assist A/R and Lease Administration with tenant balances as they relate to the CAM reconciliations.
• Respond directly to tenant questions/concerns as it relates to annual CAM reconciliations.
• Perform special projects or other duties as assigned by leadership.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent
• Professional knowledge in a field (usually equivalent to a four-year college degree) in retail property management.

FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE Must be able to analyze financial impact of the budget on each department, center, and tenant for landlord.

OTHER SKILLS and/or ABILITIES

• Demonstrate ability to work well under pressure with a proactive approach to unusual occurrences.
• Must be able to work independently and take initiative.
• Requires excellent time management skills.
• Requires good organizational and leadership skills, attention to detail and openness to new ideas and procedures.
• Proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Word, and Adobe is essential and required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Craig Realty Group is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. The Company is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. U.S. Citizenship/Permanent Resident is required for most positions.