Senior Analyst- Self-Storage Underwriting & Site Selection

Build the numbers behind the next great self-storage facility.

At Barefoot Land Co., we identify and develop self-storage facilities across the United States and the decisions behind those projects live or die on the quality of the analysis underneath them. As our Senior Analyst, you'll own that analysis. From the first look at a vacant parcel through pre-construction, you'll be the person turning raw market data into the pro formas and recommendations leadership relies on to commit capital.

This is a deeply analytical seat. The majority of your week is spent building and refining underwriting models, preparing detailed pro formas, and evaluating sites. If you love living in a well-built Excel model and you get satisfaction from a defensible, assumption-driven number, you'll feel at home here.

What you'll do

• Underwrite deals. Assess the financial feasibility of self-storage development projects and build detailed, assumption-driven pro formas for proposed facilities. This is the core of the role.

• Build and own the models. Develop, maintain, and improve our Excel-based underwriting and feasibility models, including sensitivity and scenario analysis on the assumptions that matter most.

• Find the land. Use mapping and analytics software to identify vacant land opportunities suited to self-storage development.

• Run due diligence. Dig into potential sites with data-driven feasibility work across zoning, demographics, and market demand.

• Validate market studies. Oversee and pressure-test third-party market studies for accuracy and appropriate comparable selection.

• Track the market. Quantify and report on industry trends, supply/demand shifts, and competitive developments in the self-storage sector.

• Collaborate internally. Partner with the team on zoning approvals, site planning, market narratives, and unit mix layouts.

• Support the broader team. Answer site-plan, market-positioning, and storage-design questions for sales and development, and pitch in on the work that moves projects through entitlement and pre-construction.

What you'll bring

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills- building and auditing complex financial models is essential to this role.
• Proven experience in financial underwriting, modeling, and pro forma development.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; you're numbers-driven and comfortable drawing sound conclusions from data.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, especially in model accuracy and assumption documentation.
• The ability to work independently and take initiative.
• A Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Actuarial Science, Real Estate, Business Administration, or a related field.

Nice to have (Not required)

• Background in real estate, land development, or acquisitions
• Experience with mapping, analytics, and data visualization tools
• Experience interpreting zoning and planning regulations
• Operational experience in real estate or construction
• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Monday.com, CoStar)
• Exposure to self-storage or land development
• Understanding of construction cost estimating

How we'll measure success

You'll know you're winning in this role when you:

• Produce accurate, detailed pro formas and underwriting models leadership can rely on for investment decisions
• Take ownership of your projects and contribute to system and process improvements
• Consistently identify and qualify high-potential sites through rigorous analysis
• Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders
• Demonstrate initiative, sound analytical judgment, and alignment with our values

A few of the metrics we track: sites added to the funnel, kill/keep accuracy (≥90% on site qualification decisions), underwriting quality and turnaround, conversion of leads into due diligence and contracts, and overall contribution to the revenue pipeline.

The details

Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM

Location: Remote, with in-person meetings as required

Type: Full-time. Consulting and other third-party positions are not permitted.

How to apply

All candidates must complete our online assessment to be considered. It's the first step in our process and helps us evaluate the analytical and modeling skills at the heart of this role. Applications submitted without a completed assessment will not be reviewed.

1. Complete the required assessment. Set aside a minimum of 45 minutes of uninterrupted time to finish it in one sitting: https://TeamArchitects.asmt.io/X4FF3PH43/FinancialAnalystJob-Assessment-BarefootLandCo

2. Email your resume to [email protected].

We review every assessment personally and will be in touch with qualified candidates about next steps.

Barefoot Land Co. is an equal opportunity employer.