Financial Analyst

Location and Role

The Financial Analyst position supports Discovery Land Company's Hawaii projects and will be based in Scottsdale, AZ or Maui, HI. The role is part of the FP&A team and covers the financial affairs for project sales, development, and operations.

• Maintain the working version of project business plans, ensuring actuals are tied to accounting systems and that forecast data—including sales and development costs—reflect current contracts and align with business goals.
• Prepare the monthly investor report, aggregating financial information, providing analytical commentary, gathering review comments from project leaders, and assisting with distribution and monthly investor presentations.
• Develop relationships with project stakeholders, including investors and lenders, to provide timely information and insights, and to inform leadership of any changes or concerns.
• Support the accounting close process with the accounting and finance team, ensuring timely, accurate completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting; oversee project accounting tasks such as cash management, general ledger, job cost, budget accounting, contract management, A/P, and fiscal record maintenance.
• Assist in the annual business plan process, including club and development components.
• Support the financial comparison and approval process for each project budget, collaborating with the project PM, VP of Development, and owner representative.
• Provide assistance to the accounting team with accurate coding of invoices and maintenance of up‑to‑date budgets/commitments.
• Participate in regular development, sales, and club operations calls, maintaining a general knowledge of ongoing project activity.
• Draft memos and provide ad‑hoc analysis—particularly financial analysis—for equity partner requests, financing needs, appraisals, or other external and internal requests.

• Demonstrates respect for and appreciation of Hawaiian values, history, and culture, and understands its implications in work and stakeholder relationships.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, preferably in Finance, Accounting, Real Estate, or a related field.
• 2–5+ years of job‑related experience, skills, and knowledge.
• Familiarity with US GAAP.
• Real Estate experience preferred.
• Prior working knowledge of accounting applications including Timberline, Sage Intacct, and TEI highly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly advanced Excel modeling and functions.
• Positive attitude, professional demeanor, and exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills for service to members, guests, and team members.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and shifts greater than eight (8) hours when necessary due to business demands.
• English fluency; additional languages preferred.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including working indoors and outdoors, standing, walking, and sitting for periods greater than four (4) hours.

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) contribution
• Paid time off and 11 paid holidays
• Employee meals, referral incentives, and recognition programs
• Professional development and upward mobility opportunities