April Housing is a leading owner and operator of high-quality affordable housing throughout the United States. Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Los Angeles, April Housing is the asset management business that oversees Blackstone's affordable housing and LIHTC portfolio. April oversees a portfolio of over 85,000 affordable housing units in approximately 650 communities. April Housing seeks to preserve critical affordable housing stock while providing best in class management and high-quality housing. April is committed to being a fair, transparent, and responsible owner.
April Housing’s long-term commitment to owning affordable housing is supported by Blackstone Funds, predominantly BREIT, a non-listed REIT. This perpetual capital vehicle provides April with a patient and flexible source of capital and plays a critical role in enabling the creation and preservation of more affordable housing. In addition to managing a growing portfolio, April Housing will ensure assets in the existing portfolio remain affordable and in compliance with all rent regulations while making significant improvements and aligning the operations with April Housing's Standards of Excellence in Residential Operations.
In its pursuit of excellence, April Housing is looking for individuals who share in its mission to provide high-quality housing to affordable residents.
As of the date on which this job advertisement is posted, the Company anticipates that the base hourly range for this role is $25/per hour (undergrad) – $30/per hour (rising senior).
The Summer Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis will gain hands-on exposure to the analysis associated with operating a large portfolio of affordable housing properties over the course of 10 weeks. The analytical duties of the Summer Analyst will revolve around analyzing operational and financial data to support asset managers in improving performance as well as performing the duties described below for the benefit of various stakeholders including various April Housing departments and executive leadership and Blackstone.
What you will do:
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Assist in analyzing financial and operational data to uncover insights, trends, and opportunities for performance enhancement.
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Complete “deep-dive” property assessment reports for at-risk assets not meeting budget and/or operational expectations.
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Participate in April Housing’s annual budgeting and forecasting process.
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Assist in preparing the quarterly board book: a key deliverable presented to Blackstone senior real estate leadership team.
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Work with complex financial models and reports to provide visibility into financial performance.
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Participate in projects to automate reporting and create business intelligence tools.
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Participate in special ad hoc projects as needed.
To succeed as a Summer Analyst at April Housing, you should possess the following qualities:
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Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree, preferably in business, finance, or accounting.
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Demonstrated interest in accounting, finance, or real estate through coursework or extracurricular activities.
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Minimum GPA of 3.0
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Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
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Analytical skills and familiarity with Excel (experience with PowerPoint is a plus).
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Basic knowledge of accounting and finance concepts.
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Effective communication skills for interacting with team members.
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Curiosity and a proactive attitude towards learning and contributing.
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Ability to work in a full-time capacity for 10 weeks, summer 2025.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable city, county, or local ordinances. Good cause exists for a criminal background check because one of the material duties of this position requires access to sensitive financial information, confidential and proprietary information and accordingly requires the candidate to possess a high level of integrity and discretion. The Company faces a significant risk to its business operations or business reputation if a criminal history check is not performed. A criminal history that has a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with these material duties may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.
