Finance Manager

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Summary: This hybrid role offers an opportunity to contribute to the evolving landscape of real estate finance within a leading publicly traded REIT. The Manager - Finance will operate at the intersection of operational finance, advanced analytics, and emerging AI-enabled tools to improve operational visibility and support smarter, faster, and more data-driven decision-making. Working closely with finance leadership, asset management, and operations teams, this individual will analyze property- and portfolio-level performance and translate complex financial and operational data into clear, actionable insights. The ideal candidate is a proactive, analytically driven finance professional with strong communication and presentation skills, capable of effectively conveying insights to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders. This position offers meaningful exposure to key areas of the business, including portfolio performance and operational finance, while providing strong opportunities for professional growth and expanded responsibility within a dynamic real estate investment platform.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze operating performance across properties and portfolios, leveraging advanced analytics and AI-enabled tools to identify trends, risks, and opportunities across revenue, expenses, occupancy, and NOI.
• Perform detailed property- and portfolio-level performance analysis, evaluating operating drivers such as lease activity, expense trends, and operating margins to support informed business decisions.
• Partner with operations, asset management, and portfolio teams to translate operational metrics into financial insights, helping identify opportunities for revenue enhancement, cost efficiency, and improved property performance.
• Support the preparation and ongoing monitoring of operating forecasts and budgets by analyzing historical trends, operational drivers, and portfolio performance to improve forecast accuracy and visibility.
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly financial materials and earnings support, including performance analysis, variance explanations, and data-driven insights.
• Prepare clear analyses, presentations, and dashboards (e.g., Power BI or similar tools) that communicate key financial and operational insights, and present findings to finance leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to support informed decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to streamline reporting and analytical workflows through automation, improved data integration, and AI-assisted analytical tools.
• Maintain high standards of data accuracy, financial model integrity, and analytical consistency to support reliable reporting and decision-making.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in corporate finance, FP&A, real estate finance, or a related analytical role.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling and Excel, with strong PowerPoint and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to synthesize large datasets and translate insights into strategic recommendations.
• Experience analyzing financial statements, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage automation, analytics tools, or AI-enabled platforms to improve financial processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and initiatives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Local candidates only.

Preferred:

• Experience working with real estate investment trusts (REITs) or commercial real estate finance.
• Experience using data visualization and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms).
• Experience using AI-enabled productivity tools or financial analytics platforms to enhance reporting and decision-making.