Boundary Companies · 1 day ago
Acquisition Associate
Bethesda, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expBoundary Companies is a real estate private equity firm based in Bethesda, MD, focused on investing in and operating real estate in the DMV region. The Acquisitions Associate will support investment activities by underwriting acquisition opportunities, evaluating risks and returns, and assisting with asset and portfolio management.
ConstructionProperty DevelopmentProperty ManagementReal Estate Investment
Responsibilities
Evaluate and underwrite acquisition and development opportunities across targeted asset classes, with a focus on cash flow modeling, return drivers, and downside risk
Build and maintain financial models, including detailed sources & uses, cash flow waterfalls, sensitivities, and scenario analyses
Prepare investment committee memos, presentations, and supporting analyses
Coordinate and execute due diligence, including review of leases, operating statements, budgets, and third-party consulting reports
Support transaction execution from LOI through closing, including lender underwriting, equity coordination, and closing deliverables
Support execution of asset-level business plans with a focus on driving returns through leasing strategy, capital allocation, and capital structure optimization
Analyze property-level and portfolio-level performance versus underwriting and budget; identify variances and clearly articulate implications to returns
Maintain and update asset-level and portfolio-level models; perform hold/sell/refinance analyses and support quarterly and annual valuations
Work closely with property managers, leasing brokers, and third-party consultants to monitor operations and execute approved strategies
Prepare internal and external reporting for investors and lenders, including quarterly asset management and portfolio reports
Conduct market research, rent and sales comps, and competitive analyses to inform investment decisions and asset strategies
Track portfolio performance metrics and assist with fund- and deal-level analyses
Qualification
Required
2–5 years of experience in real estate private equity, acquisitions, asset management, investment banking, or a related field
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Business, Economics, or a related discipline
Strong financial modeling and analytical skills; proficiency in Excel required
Familiarity with real estate underwriting, valuation methodologies, and capital structures
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in an entrepreneurial environment
Self-starter with a proactive, ownership-oriented mindset and strong work ethic
Benefits
Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus.
Opportunity to participate in deal-level economics and long-term incentive programs aligned with firm and investment performance.
Clear path for increased responsibility, economics, and leadership as the firm grows.
Company
Boundary Companies
Boundary Companies focuses on real estate acquisitions, property management, construction management, and property development services.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase