Max Westphal
About Max Westphal
Max Westphal is a Pricing Analyst at Amherst Holdings in Austin, Texas, where he prepares presentations on acquisitions and conducts financial analyses. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance from Boise State University and previously interned at MassMutual Idaho.
Work at Amherst Holdings
Max Westphal has been employed at Amherst Holdings as a Pricing Analyst since 2021. In this role, he prepares detailed presentations on acquisitions for senior management. He conducts weekly calls with market leasing teams to discuss timeline exceptions and market performance. His responsibilities include monitoring single-family acquisitions throughout the bid, due diligence, and closing processes. He also performs portfolio-wide financial analyses that focus on revenue management and optimizing portfolio performance to meet revenue and occupancy key performance indicators (KPIs).
Education and Expertise
Max Westphal earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Accounting and Finance from Boise State University, completing his studies from 2016 to 2020. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his current role in financial analysis. He utilizes financial modeling skills and is proficient in Microsoft Office programs, as well as analytic tools such as Tableau and Power BI, which enhance his analytical capabilities in his professional tasks.
Background
Before joining Amherst Holdings, Max Westphal worked as a Financial Services Intern at MassMutual Idaho for five months in 2020. During this internship, he was responsible for underwriting and identifying investment opportunities by determining accurate rent, value, and initial bid prices for single-family homes. This experience contributed to his understanding of financial services and real estate investment, which he applies in his current position.
Achievements
In his role as a Pricing Analyst, Max Westphal prepares comprehensive presentations that aid senior management in decision-making regarding acquisitions. His ability to conduct thorough financial analyses and monitor the acquisition process demonstrates his contribution to optimizing portfolio performance. He plays a key role in achieving revenue and occupancy KPIs, reflecting his effectiveness in the pricing analysis function.