Financial Analyst

Retail Properties of America, Inc. is a self-managed REIT focused on the acquisition, development and management of strategically located retail assets. As one of the largest owners and operators of shopping centers in the U.S., RPAI has a diversified mix of assets including power centers, community centers, and lifestyle centers.

**Job Summary:** The Capital Markets group is looking for an organized, detail-oriented candidate with sound knowledge of accounting and financial concepts to support the captial markets team. The position is highly visable to executive managment and will focus on running the corporate model. **Duties and Responsibilities:** * Establish understanding and ownership of the corporate model. * Develop procedures for keeping the model current with real-time information, track all changes and analyze the effects of changes on forecasted performance. * Assist in all aspects of debt covenant compliance, including preparation and review of debt compliance and fair value calculations. * Assist in creation of various external materials including rating agencies presentations, corporate updates, and bank presentations. * Collaborate on various ad hoc projects with the Capital Markets and Internal Reporting teams.

**Position Requirements:** * Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting, demonstrating strong academic performance. * 1-3 years’ experience in Public Accounting or Finance, CPA/CFA track a plus * Expert proficiency in Excel and strong analytic abilities; proficiency with Power Point * Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills a must, to interact with groups internally and Executive Management * Ability to multi-task various projects to hard deadlines, including prioritizing and time-managing recurring duties as ad hoc projects arise * Quick learner, resourceful, able to run with a project based on objectives (with little direction), and has the intuition to grasp “the big picture” from the smaller pieces of information **Key Competencies:** * Detail Oriented * Expert Excel Proficiency * Strong understanding of financial concepts and metrics * Self Starter * Decision-Making Skills * Ability to Multi-Task * Problem-Solving Skills * Flexible & Adaptable * Strong Communication Skills