FP&A Finance Senior Manager

AIR Communities • Chicago, CO

20h • Onsite

About The Position

AIR Communities is hiring a Senior Manager, FP&A, for its Finance team. The position is based in the Denver, Colorado, or Chicago, Illinois, office and requires working in-office five days a week. The Senior Manager is responsible for monthly and quarterly financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, and special projects. The role calls for deep expertise in multifamily operations or asset management, strong executive communication skills, and effective partnership with internal leaders and Blackstone.

The Senior Manager helps develop and oversee strategies that support enterprise decision-making by explaining past, current, and future financial and operational performance and recommending actionable steps. In partnership with Operations, Asset Management, and other cross-functional leaders, this role supports strategic decisions at community and portfolio levels. The position leads reporting and analytics, improves and scales financial processes, drives cross-functional initiatives, and manages and develops FP&A Managers and Analysts.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of progressive leadership experience; multifamily finance, asset management, or operations experience is strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to build, manage, and mentor high-performing FP&A teams.
• Deep understanding of real estate fundamentals, portfolio performance, and capital markets.
• Experience supporting complex finance functions or business segments and influencing executive-level decisions.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain data-driven multifamily performance to senior leaders 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 and mastery of Excel and PowerPoint, supported by strong accounting and finance fundamentals.
• Entrepreneurial mindset; able to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and drive results with minimal direction.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Statistics, Math, or a related field.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and multiple workstreams concurrently.
• Detail-oriented, resilient, proactive, team-focused, and adaptable to change and innovation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in multifamily finance, asset management, or operations.
• CFA, CPA, or CMA credential.

Responsibilities

• Translate enterprise and Finance strategy into clear, actionable FP&A plans aligned with organizational priorities and long-term objectives.
• Create and implement processes and tools that improve efficiency, using change management and stakeholder influence to gain alignment.
• Oversee enterprise reporting and analytics, ensuring monthly and quarterly deliverables are accurate, consistent, and strategically aligned for executives and other stakeholders.
• Partner with Finance and Operations senior leaders and provide insights that inform enterprise strategy and performance outcomes.
• Drive large-scale, cross-functional initiatives, such as automation, offshoring, and operating model redesign, to scale FP&A capabilities and support long-term growth.
• Develop and manage Managers and Analysts, promoting leadership depth, accountability, and succession planning across the FP&A team.
• Coordinate reporting workstreams, balancing timely execution with long-term value creation.
• Strengthen the enterprise reporting foundation, including scalable reporting processes and data-driven decision frameworks.
• Analyze risks and opportunities affecting multifamily communities and their markets, and provide recommendations to support business decisions.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and annual bonus opportunities.
• 25% rent discount.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• HSA with company-sponsored contributions and traditional and dependent care FSA options.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability.
• 401(k) with a 6% company match.
• Paid vacation, 14 paid holidays, and paid sick time.
• Tuition assistance program.
• Commuter benefits and pet insurance.
• Up to 100% reimbursement for job-related professional certification or licensing.
• Paid parental leave of up to 16 weeks following the birth or adoption of a child.
• Consumer discounts on products and services, including travel, wireless phones, health and fitness, and home appliances.
• 15 hours of paid annual community volunteer time.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities, including leadership training and performance improvement courses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior