Strategic Finance and Corporate Development Manager

Roofstock is a technology-enabled platform for investing in and operating single-family rental and build-to-rent residential portfolios.

Oakland, California, USA
About Roofstock

Roofstock supports residential real-estate investors across acquisition, property management, portfolio software, tenant screening, asset management, and dispositions. Its current portfolio brands include Mynd, Stessa, and RentPrep.

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Candidate Availability

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About the Role

You will play a key role in shaping the company's strategic direction, evaluating growth opportunities, and supporting key corporate initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions. You will bring a strong foundation in strategy, finance, and cross-functional collaboration, thriving in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment. You will report directly to the Senior Director of Strategic Finance.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field; CFA or advanced degree is a plus.
  • 3 to 5+ years of experience in investment banking, management consulting, private equity, venture capital, or corporate strategy/development.
  • Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities with executive-level presentation development skills.
  • Highly organized and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong business acumen and executive presence.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with strong working knowledge of Google Sheets.
  • Experience with Sigma and strong SQL skills for data analysis and reporting.
  • Ability to deal with and adapt to an ambiguous, fast-paced startup environment.
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
  • CFA or advanced degree is a plus.
  • Experience with M&A transactions or corporate investment processes is preferred.
  • Familiarity with business valuation methods and strategic frameworks is preferred.
  • Prior experience in a fast-growing startup or technology-driven company is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Support annual and long-term strategic planning efforts in partnership with executive leadership.
  • Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify industry trends, emerging threats, and growth opportunities.
  • Create business cases and strategic frameworks to assess new markets, products, or business models.
  • Assist in identifying, evaluating, and executing potential mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and investments.
  • Build financial models and valuation analyses, including DCF, precedent transactions, and comparable companies.
  • Participate in due diligence, deal structuring, and integration planning across functional teams.
  • Collaborate with Legal, Finance, and external advisors to manage transaction executions.
  • Prepare high-quality presentations and reports for executive leadership and board meetings.
  • Analyze KPIs, financial performance, and ROI for strategic initiatives and investments.
  • Develop dashboards and reporting tools to track corporate development metrics and pipeline.
  • Act as a thought partner to business units on high-impact initiatives.
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders to align corporate development initiatives with business objectives.

Benefits

  • Generous PTO Policy
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • Volunteer Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • 401k Program
  • Wellness and home office/cell phone subsidies
  • Robust health, dental, vision insurance, and more