Finance Associate
Description:
Finance Associate
Centerville Utah
Cole West Land Company is a master-planned community developer focused on acquiring, entitling, and developing residential and mixed-use communities across Utah, Texas, and Idaho. With active projects spanning every stage of the entitlement and development process, Cole West Land delivers communities ranging from 20 to 2,000 acres.
Job Description Summary: The Finance Associate is a key contributor to a lean, high-performing team where your work directly informs capital allocation and business growth. You will build and manage financial models, support investment decisions, and partner closely with senior leadership on active transactions. This is a fast-paced role with meaningful impact.
Duties Include (but not limited to):
Build, maintain, and stress-test financial models for land acquisitions, lot development, and disposition transactions
Identify and implement AI-powered tools and workflows to improve team efficiency
Underwrite acquisition and development opportunities and support deal execution
Prepare investment memos, deal summaries, and presentation materials for stakeholders
Review and interpret contracts to ensure alignment with investment assumptions
Support due diligence including market analysis, financing review, and entitlement risk
Track performance against pro forma assumptions and maintain reporting
Assist with lender relationships, draw packages, and reporting
Experience:
Bachelor's degree in finance, Real Estate, Economics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
3+ years of experience in real estate finance, acquisitions, or development
Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills under tight timelines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Solid understanding of real estate fundamentals
Advanced Excel financial modeling skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-output environment
Low ego, high output mindset
We value how you think, your work ethic, and your goals more than your title history