Forestar Group Inc.
Real Estate Analyst-FG
Forestar Group Inc. is a residential lot development company focused on delivering desirable communities for homebuilders in both established locations and long-term growth markets. Forestar’s vision is to be the nation’s leading residential lot developer. The Company’s strategic relationship with D.R. Horton, the nation’s largest homebuilder, complements Forestar’s vision of creating neighborhoods that enhance the lives of community residents while creating value for shareholders, trade partners and employees.

Forestar Group is currently looking for a Real Estate Analyst-FG. The right candidate will work alongside acquisitions, development and investment managers to assist with due diligence, forecasting and benchmarking of potential and existing development projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

 Perform due diligence and underwriting of prospective acquisitions and developments  Provide support for the acquisition, financing, development and disposition process  Prepare financial modeling to support and guide both acquisition and asset management decisions  Prepare presentation materials on new and existing investments for internal and external uses  Analyze and monitor the financial performance of properties including financial modeling, benchmarking to budget, and collaborating with management in executing business plans  Assist with analysis of the overall market and monitor industry trends  Ability to travel overnight  Administer and manage databases  Assist with providing conceptual plans for subdividing and parceling assets 

Required Qualifications

 Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related degree  1 to 3 years of real estate development experience preferred  Advanced Excel Financial modeling  Proficient in Word, Outlook, Adobe and Power Point  Basic knowledge of real estate transactions 

Preferred Qualifications

 Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize conclusions and confidently present well-supported arguments for or against a specific investment opportunity.  Ability to focus under pressure and comfortable meeting tight deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.  Excellent critical reasoning, quantitative and analytical skills demonstrated by work experience and/or academic record.  Ability to multitask and prioritize deadlines  Ability to sit for majority of 8-hour workday; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance, color vision and peripheral vision.  The noise level is general moderate 

Come join a winning team! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package:

 Medical, Vision and Dental  401(K)  Employee Stock Purchase Plan  Flex Spending Accounts  Life Insurance  Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
Indianapolis, IN