Senior Finance Manager

AIR Communities•Chicago, CO

14h•Onsite

About The Position

AIR Communities is seeking a Senior Manager, Enterprise Reporting – FP&A to join their Finance team. This role is responsible for monthly and quarterly financial reporting and enterprise financial results. The position requires deep expertise in multifamily operations and asset management, strong executive communication skills, and the ability to effectively partner with internal leaders and Blackstone. The ideal candidate is a dynamic people leader with a proven ability to design and execute scalable, efficient processes that deliver consistent, decision-ready insights. This role will be in-office 5 days a week.

Requirements

8+ years of progressive leadership experience, with strong preference for multifamily finance, asset management, or operations.
Proven track record building, managing, and mentoring high-performing FP&A teams.
Deep understanding of real estate fundamentals, portfolio performance, and capital markets.
Experience supporting complex finance functions or business segments with the ability to influence decisions at the executive level.
Effective communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate data-driven multifamily performance to senior leadership and external stakeholders.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deliver concise, decision-ready insights in fast-paced environments.
Advanced analytical expertise with mastery of Excel and PowerPoint, supported by strong accounting and finance fundamentals.
Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate independently, exercise sound judgment, and drive results with minimal direction.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Statistics, Math, or related field.

Nice To Haves

CFA, CPA, or CMA preferred.

Responsibilities

Developing and overseeing strategies that support enterprise decision-making by clearly telling the story of financial and operational performance - past, present, and forward-looking.
Enabling strategic decision-making at both the community and portfolio levels in close partnership with Operation Teams, Asset Management, and other cross-functional leaders.
Building cross-functional relationships.
Analyzing risks and opportunities of a multifamily community and its market.
Executing scalable financial processes.
Supporting the translation of enterprise and Finance strategy into clear, actionable plans across Enterprise Reporting, aligned to organizational priorities and long-term objectives.
Overseeing enterprise-level reporting and analytics, ensuring monthly and quarterly deliverables are accurate, consistent, and strategically aligned for executive leadership and key stakeholders.
Partnering with Finance and Operations senior leaders, contributing insights that inform enterprise strategy and performance outcomes.
Driving large-scale, cross-functional initiatives (e.g., automation, offshoring, operating model redesign) that scale FP&A capabilities and position the company for long-term growth.
Developing and managing Managers and Analysts, fostering leadership depth, accountability, and succession planning across the Enterprise Reporting organization.
Ensuring alignment across reporting workstreams, balancing timely execution with long-term value creation.
Contributing to strengthening the firm’s enterprise reporting foundation, including scalable reporting processes and data-driven decision frameworks.

Benefits

25% Rent Discount available
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) plus company contributions of a 6% match.
Paid Vacation, 14 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.
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.