Financial Analyst, Acquisitions and Business Development

Overview

The role of the Financial Analyst at Davidson Hospitality Group is to assist in the evaluation of hotel investments (Acquisitions, Management Takeovers, New Developments, and Saves), with a specific focus in investment analysis/valuation, property-specific underwriting, market research and analysis, site inspections and property tours, and preparation of investment materials for internal and external clients. As necessary, the Financial Analyst will assist in strategy planning and preparation of written proposals and participate in live presentations.

Working hand‑in‑hand with senior management, the Financial Analyst will also help to ensure the investment thesis for each asset in the Davidson Portfolio translates into actionable investment and operating strategies.

As a Financial Analyst at a fully integrated hotel operations and investment platform, they will conduct analyses on Davidson’s existing portfolio to maximize property-level operational performance, working together with senior executives and departments such as Accounting, Food & Beverage, and Sales & Marketing. On occasion, the Financial Analyst will also help to present return‑on‑investment opportunities to senior leadership and ownership to increase property income and asset values.

• Bachelor’s Degree with a concentration in Real Estate, Finance and/or Hospitality Business
• Experience and/or course workload must consist of Excel and financial modeling.
• Relevant work/internship experience is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of commercial real estate, including operations, debt/equity structures and familiarity with real estate terminology.

• Ability to think critically.
• Keen attention to detail
• Highly developed organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time or more depending on current business activity.
• Ability to re‑locate to Atlanta, GA and work in the corporate office 3 – 5 days per week
• Ability to manage a heavy workload and prioritize appropriately.
• Ability to work well and collaborate with others as well as be self‑directed and independent to achieve project deadlines.
• Ability to identify opportunities to create/improve existing models and analyst practices.
• Business writing ability
• Strong computer skills:
  Excel (modeling and analysis), PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, online research tools

As an integral team member of the team, the candidate must exemplify the highest standards of honesty, integrity and discretion. The individual should possess a strong desire to achieve team goals and the flexibility to provide assistance where needed. They will be self‑motivated and have a strong commitment to quality. The candidate must be able to adapt their management style and accept feedback as a learning opportunity.

The candidate will be a good listener and must always be looking for win/win solutions. The individual will be achievement oriented, know how to make things happen and be a promoter of new ideas and initiatives. In addition, they will hold themselves accountable, will quickly identify critical issues, will anticipate the long‑term impact of problems and will handle stressful and tense situations with maturity and confidence.

Davidson Hospitality Group offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

• Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Free Maintenance Medications
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays).
• 401K Match

EOE AA
- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation. Davidson Hospitality is a drug‑free workplace. Pre‑employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E‑Verify.