Operations Analyst

PeakMade Real Estate

Operations Analyst supporting PeakMade’s FP&A team in analyzing operational and financial performance. Collaborating with cross-functional teams for budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision-making.

Posted 6/22/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the annual budgeting process, monthly forecasting cycles, and long-range financial planning for assigned properties and operational departments.
Prepare monthly variance analyses comparing actuals vs. budget, prior forecast, and prior year performance, with clear narrative explanations for key drivers.
Consolidate and validate assumptions submitted by property teams during budgeting and forecasting cycles to ensure accuracy and consistency.
Assist with rate-setting analysis and revenue optimization initiatives in partnership with Operations and Revenue Management.
Prepare CAM (Common Area Maintenance) calculations for properties with retail tenants.
Analyze property-level performance data, including occupancy trends, leasing velocity, payroll, utilities, concessions, and operating expenses.
Build and maintain financial models, operational KPI dashboards, and standardized reporting templates to support leadership decision-making.
Improve reporting automation and process efficiencies leveraging Excel, Power BI, or other financial and BI tools.
Ensure data integrity across reporting systems and collaborate with Accounting during month-end close processes.
Partner with Operations leadership to proactively identify financial risks, operational opportunities, and cost-saving initiatives.
Support ad hoc financial analyses requested by executive leadership and cross-functional teams.
Serve as a knowledgeable resource for property teams navigating budgeting tools, reporting systems, and financial processes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of experience in property management, student housing, or real estate operations.
Experience with student housing leasing cycles, turn seasons, and occupancy management.
Advanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data modeling)
High attention to detail with strong analytical, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial findings to non-finance audiences.
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration (preferred)
1+ years of experience in financial planning, budgeting, or forecasting (preferred)
Experience with Adaptive Insights, Entrata, Power BI, or comparable BI/FP&A platforms (preferred)
Experience preparing variance analysis reports (actuals vs. budget/forecast) (preferred)
Familiarity with property management financial metrics (NOI, occupancy rate, CAM reconciliation) (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salary with annual bonus potential
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave + one year of diapers, on us
15 Days of PTO + 2 additional "Wellbeing Days" — because rest matters
401(k) with 5% company match
Remote work environment
Wellness initiatives, healthy team competitions, and virtual yoga through Peak's LiveWell program
A culture that invests in your growth — with clear paths to leadership
Additional rewards and recognition

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Hard Skills & Tools

budgetingforecastingvariance analysisfinancial modelingdata analysisoccupancy managementCAM calculationsreporting automationKPI dashboardsfinancial analysis

Soft Skills

analytical skillscritical thinkingorganizational skillscommunication skillsattention to detailtime managementcollaborationproblem-solvingpresentation skillsmulti-tasking