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Job Title: Budget Analyst
Reports To: Manager of Budgeting and Operations Development
Department: Operations
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly
Position Status: Full-Time
Location: United States (remote)
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5 pm subject to change based on project assignments/deadlines
Base Pay Range: $27.89 - $30.29 per hour ($58011.20 - $63003.20 per year)
Travel: Up to 5% of the time on approved assignment
Job Summary
The Analyst position supports the growth performance and infrastructure of the Operations team through financial operational and data-driven analysis. This role works cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to develop forecasts analyze historical performance draft annual budgets and support strategic decision-making across a portfolio of real estate assets.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Produce complete annual budgets and reforecasts for each managed facility and for corporate departments as needed.
- Develop and maintain financial and operational analyses forecasts and ad hoc projects as needed.
- Translate data from multiple sources into clear actionable insights for management.
- Work collaboratively with other internal departments to complete projects and initiatives.
- Leverage data tools and programming languages (e.g. SQL Python or similar) to extract manipulate and analyze large datasets.
- Assist with process improvement initiatives related to data quality reporting automation and analytical workflows.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
- Periodic special projects and duties may be assigned based on Company need and requirements
- Must be able to perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another with frequent interruptions or distractions and within tight deadlines
Qualifications
Education / Experience
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Economics Statistics or equivalent from an accredited college or university highly preferred
- Accounting experience preferred
- Relevant years of work experience may substitute for the degree requirement
- Foundational knowledge of accounting terms and concepts
Skills
- Proficiency with accounting concepts such as journal entries GAAP compliance and financial reporting
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
- Experience working with historical financial and operational data to develop forward-looking assumptions
- Data-oriented mindset with working knowledge of SQL Python or similar analytical/programming tools
- Experience with statistical analysis data science and/or data visualization tools preferred
- Familiarity with flagship AI tools such as ChatGPT Claude Copilot and Grok
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex analyses to diverse stakeholders including senior leadership
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and shifting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Proactive self-motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a team setting
- Professional demeanor with sound judgment discretion and the ability to handle confidential matters appropriately
- Ability to understand and comply with company policies and relevant industry standards
- Interest or experience in real estate operations asset performance or portfolio analytics preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel skills highly preferred
Benefits for Full-Time Employees
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Eligibility
- Health Benefits: Medical Dental Vision
- Life Insurance Benefits
- Supplemental (Flexible Spending Accounts Disability Cancer/Critical Care Hospitalization Accident)
- Recognition of Hard Work and Exemplary Performance
- Clean Air Conditioned Friendly Working Environment
- Discretionary Bonus Based on Several Factors
About Westport Properties
Founded in 1985 Westport Properties (WPI) is an owner-operator of self storage multifamily and industrial properties across the United States. The Company is a fully integrated operator that develops acquires and manages its portfolio as well as providing third-party management services. As of January 2025 WPI has over 17 million square feet of self storage space under management and its total assets under management is over $3 billion with its US Storage Centers brand as well as over 650 multifamily units while employing over 600 people nationwide. WPI is a founding partner of the 501(c)3 Kure-It a non-profit organization that raises money for underfunded cancer research and Charity Storage a 501(c)3 that uses vacant storage units to raise money for local charities. To date Kure-It has raised over $15M and Charity Storage has raised over $1.2M.