Finance Manager

## Description

The Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis to support the company’s strategic decision-making. This role ensures financial accuracy, monitors key financial metrics, and drives efficiency and improvements across financial processes. Reporting to the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, the Finance Manager plays a critical role in optimizing financial performance and supporting growth of the organization.

**Key Responsibilities:**

• *Financial Planning & Analysis:*
• Develop and maintain financial models to project business performance.
• Analyze financial trends, variances, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior management.
• Prepare periodic financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership.
• Other duties as assigned
• *Budgeting & Forecasting***:**
• Lead the coordination and preparation of company-wide budgets.
• Monitor and analyze variances against budgets and forecasts.
• Other duties as assigned
• *Accounting & Financial Reporting:*
• Partner closely with Accounting to support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Review and analyze financial statements to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with GAAP.
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and variance analysis.
• Support audit requests and provide financial documentation as needed.
• Ensure consistency between operational reporting, budgets, forecasts, and statutory financial results.
• *Process Improvement & Risk Management:*
• Identify and implement process efficiencies to enhance financial operations.
• Strengthen internal controls to mitigate risks and improve financial accuracy.
• Leverage technology and automation to streamline financial workflows.
• Other duties as assigned
• *Collaboration & Leadership:*
• Partner with department heads to align financial strategies with business objectives.
• Provide guidance and support for cost management and operational efficiencies.
• Mentor and develop junior finance team members.
• Other duties as assigned

**Qualifications & Requirements:**

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• Experience: 7-10 years of experience in financial planning & analysis, budgeting, or a similar role, including blended Finance and Accounting roles
• Skills**:**
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Strong foundation in accounting principles, including GAAP, financial statements, and general ledger activity.
• Proficiency in financial software (e.g., Excel, ERP systems, SAP, Oracle, or other BI tools).
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation abilities.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong accounting or treasury management background, including exposure to financial reporting and month-end close.
• Experience with automation tools and advanced analytics platforms, such as PowerBI.
• Experience with Yardi software or similar property management/accounting software.

**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT**

• Operate computer and office equipment.
• Work is primarily sedentary in nature.

**FLSA**

• Exempt