Company Description

We are AIR Communities, one of the country's largest owners and operators of apartment communities, managing high-quality properties in most major markets! Our team is passionate about providing exceptional service to our residents and communities. If you're a hardworking, detail-oriented, and customer-focused professional, we want you to join us!

Job Description

We are hiring a Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) with Treasury planning and analysis and risk management experience to collaborate with cross-functional leaders within IT, Operations, Decision Support, and Investor Relations as we build an integrated business planning process to provide quality reporting and actionable insights that drive the performance of AIR’s multi-family real estate portfolio. The Manager of FP&A will work closely with leadership to build annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and various financial models that deliver meaningful insights into business performance as well as contribute to enterprise-wide cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Lead team effort to provide accurate, timely, and actionable financial reporting/business metrics to operating teams, company leadership, and various business groups.
• Prepare investment performance reports, including return metrics, valuations, proforma variance, and benchmarking.
• Analysis and management of Corporate Treasury
• Assists in the preparation of financial reporting to support quarterly SEC earnings releases and regulatory filings, as well as external earnings call preparation. 
• Maintain and develop financial models and analyses to support strategic initiatives. Develop and track ROI models for strategic investments.
• Support monthly and quarterly variance analysis of business performance versus annual budget, forecast and prior year.
• Collaborate with functional departments across the company to build and/or enhance reporting and analysis.
• Partner with IT, Accounting and other Finance departments in the selection and implementation of ERP system and other cross-functional system and tools enhancements.
• Work with the company's acquisitions and development teams on transactions and analysis.

Keys to Success:

• Inspirational Leader: You are optimistic, and tuned in to how your behaviors affect others. You lead by example, and speak candidly about tough issues facing the organization.
• Champion of Change and Innovation: You adapt to changing circumstances readily. You are passionate about seeing your company succeed, and find opportunities to champion ideas that make us better. 
• Detail Oriented: You are consistently accurate, have an eye for detail and would always spot an error.
• Nimble Problem Solver: You proactively call out problems, while also providing recommendations and solutions. You are optimistic and say "Yes!" to finding an answer.
• Team Focused: You help team members see the importance of what they are doing. You provide guidance when needed, and have a track record of developing others; providing both constructive feedback and encouragement. 
• Energized and Resilient: You are optimistic and display a positive attitude. You're determined and maintain composure under stress.

Qualifications

• 7 years’ experience in FP&A or accounting. Experience with a publicly traded company preferred.
• Experience leading analysis and planning of Treasury and risk management function within corporate finance
• Experience leading, project managing, and prioritizing the workload of a team of Financial Analysts.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills including multi-year forecasting and financial statement models. 
• Strong working knowledge of financial reporting, cash flow statements, investments, and organizational structures.
• Bachelor’s degree in in an analytical discipline such as Accounting or Finance, with additional relevant qualifications or certifications preferred.
• Additional skills that are useful but not required include SQL, Power BI, Blue Prism, Power Apps, Python, Machine Learning, Microsoft Flow, and VBA.

Additional Information

AIR offers attractive total compensation packages designed to recognize and reward performance at the individual, team and company levels. We start with a competitive base salary and add bonus opportunities and benefit choices topped off with:

• Expected pay rate of $130,000-$145,000 plus an annual bonus. You will be provided a pay rate that is in line with your skills and experience as they relate to the requirements of the job.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options available. HSA with company sponsored contributions, FSA (traditional and dependent care FSA).
• Short and long-term disability paid by the company.
• 401(K) and Employee Stock Purchase Plans.
• Paid Vacation, 9 Paid Holidays, and Paid Sick Time.
• Tuition Assistance Program.
• Commuter Benefits and Pet-Insurance.
• Up to 100% Reimbursement on Professional Certification/Licensing for Job Related Curriculums.
• 25% Discounted Rent at AIR communities (certain exclusions apply, and an application is required).
• Paid parental leave of up to 16 weeks, following the birth or adoption of a child.
• Consumer discounts from various products and services including travel planning, wireless phones, health and fitness, home appliances, and more.
• 15 hours of paid time annually to give-back to your community.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth including realistic job previews, in person and virtual leadership training, and performance improvement courses.

Candidates extended an offer will be required to undergo a four-panel drug screening that excludes marijuana testing