Who We Are

The United Group of Companies, Inc. – celebrating over 50 Years in business - is a full-service, vertically integrated leader in real estate development and management with over 50 years of industry expertise. Our mission is to develop, build, and acquire vibrant communities where our residents, investors, partners, and commercial clients feel welcome, connected, and fulfilled. Our commitment to innovation sets us apart and is evident in our award-winning lifestyle programs. We firmly believe that where you live, and work, should be an experience that enriches and improves your life. United Group provides a place to call home and a space where businesses thrive in all the communities we join.

We are honored to have been voted by our employees as one of the Albany Times Union's Top Workplaces for nine consecutive years, along with being named a national Top Workplaces USA employer for five consecutive years, most recently for 2025. We are also thrilled that our management company, United Plus Property Management (UPPM), has earned the Accredited Management Organization (AMO®) of the Year Award for 2025! To learn more about us, please visit our website: https://www.ugoc.com/

Join Our Team!

Responsibilities

We have an immediate need for a Financial Analyst to join our team at our Corporate office in Troy, NY. This is a full-time role, reporting to the Chief Development Officer, and responsible for the following:

Reads, abstracts, and analyzes complex legal real estate related documentation to include leases, financing / loan agreements, mortgage documents, partnership agreements, and corporate financial statements for relevant information that will have an impact on the real estate financial analysis
Assists in the quality control effort to ensure that all client presentation materials are professional, accurate, high impact, and reflect the standards of quality associated with United Group’s work product, related to their financial analysis presentations
Conducts and writes market research summaries to include sales and lease comparables that support and explain a property’s competitive market position, highlighting strengths and mitigating weaknesses in a persuasive manner that demonstrates an offering’s long-term profitability potential
Identifies trends, recommends actions to senior management, and creates status reports based on financial plans
Performs budget and accounting work to include reconciling transactions by comparing and correcting data
Performs weekly and monthly reporting to provide statistical data tracking lease and occupancy for Management and Accounting teams
Creates loan packages for distribution to potential lenders in attempts to obtain permanent financing of development projects
Develops and presents first requisitions for banks as needed, inclusive all of back up documentation
Researches potential tenants for commercial spaces, analyzing financial reports and current publications
Works collaboratively with Finance, Management, Marketing, Construction, Development, and Accounting departments.

Job Overview + Requirements

Job Type: Financial Analyst, approximate salary : $62,000 - $68,000
Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week
Required Education: Bachelors Degree in Business, Finance or Accounting
Required Experience: One to three years relevant experience as a Financial Analyst in real estate, construction, or property management preferred; background in investment banking industries a plus. Excellent analytical, presentation, communication (written and oral), and organizational skills are required. High proficiency with Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel. Must possess ability to analyze financial data, as well as conceptualize, design, and manage reports
Qualities: Professional image compatible with United Group – positive attitude, energetic, assertive. Demonstrates integrity on a personal and professional level.

Benefits & Time Off

Medical – Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern NY – 3 insurance plans with HSA options; eligibility 1st of the month following 30 days.
Dental + Vision – eligibility 1st of the month following 30 days.
Life Insurance – Company paid Basic Life Insurance Policy (1x Annual Salary) with additional Voluntary Life Plans; eligibility 1st of the month following 30 days.
401K Retirement Plan – Voya Financial; Employee Contribution Eligibility at 1st of the month following 90 days; eligible for Employer Match after 1 Year of Service; up to 4% Company Match.
Additional Benefits – Employee Assistance Program; United Concierge Medicine (24/7 telemedicine service, including Mental Health); Calm App premium subscription; Learning Care Group (childcare tuition discount); Dependent Care FSA; Tuition Assistance Program.
PTO – Personal (24 Hours), Sick (56 Hours), and Vacation Time (80 Hours; escalated based on years of service up to 160 Hours); eligibility after 90-day Introductory Period.
Holidays – 10 Company Paid Holidays.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or other protected class covered by law.

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