Senior Finance Manager

About the Opportunity

We’re seeking a Senior Finance Manager to support a growing real estate portfolio. This leadership role partners closely with executive leadership, real estate development, and property management teams to drive financial strategy, acquisition analysis, compliance, budgeting, forecasting, and portfolio performance.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance leader who enjoys complex real estate transactions, affordable housing finance, and working on projects that create lasting community impact.

Position Summary

Reporting to executive finance leadership, the Senior Finance Manager will oversee financial operations related to real estate development projects, affordable housing portfolios, post-acquisition entities, and related business operations. The role will lead budgeting, forecasting, debt management, compliance reporting, financial modeling, and strategic analysis while supporting critical organizational initiatives and growth opportunities.

The ideal candidate combines technical accounting expertise with strong financial modeling capabilities and a deep understanding of affordable housing and real estate finance structures.

Key Responsibilities

Real Estate & Development Finance

• Review and analyze acquisition and development financial models.
• Support financing transactions, capital planning, and debt management activities.
• Maintain and enhance financial models for existing and proposed developments.
• Evaluate financial risks, opportunities, and investment scenarios for development projects.
• Partner with development and property management teams on budgeting and forecasting initiatives.
• Review financial aspects of acquisitions, closings, draw requests, and financing documentation.

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Develop annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
• Provide executive leadership with KPI reporting and strategic financial recommendations.
• Perform complex financial analysis and scenario modeling to support business decisions.
• Prepare budget-to-actual reporting and variance analysis.

Compliance & Reporting

• Oversee financial compliance reporting related to affordable housing, grants, contracts, and financing agreements.
• Coordinate audits, tax schedules, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with lender, investor, governmental, and contractual obligations.
• Develop and maintain internal controls, policies, and procedures.

Accounting Operations

• Oversee financial reporting for assigned entities and portfolios.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of accounting data, financial systems, and reporting processes.
• Support cash management, reserve management, and cost allocation methodologies.
• Drive process improvements, automation, and operational efficiencies.

Leadership

• Supervise and mentor accounting and finance staff.
• Build collaborative partnerships across finance, development, and operations teams.
• Promote knowledge sharing, process documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, Mathematics, or related field.

Experience

• 7+ years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance reporting.
• 3+ years of management or supervisory experience.
• Experience supporting real estate portfolios, development projects, or affordable housing organizations.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong preference for candidates with:

• Real Estate Development (RED) experience
• HUD program knowledge
• Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) experience
• Affordable housing finance and compliance expertise
• Real estate acquisitions and financing experience
• Property management accounting experience
• Multi-entity accounting and reporting experience
• Experience working with nonprofit or community development organizations

Technical Skills

• Advanced Excel and financial modeling capabilities.
• Experience with property management and accounting systems.
• Strong understanding of:
  • GAAP
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Debt and banking structures
  • Financial statement analysis
  • Audit and tax support
  • Data analytics and reporting
• Ability to convert large data sets into actionable financial insights.