Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 170,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

HSA contributions

401(k) with company contributions

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Commuter Benefits

Certification Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Job summary

AIR Communities is seeking a Director of Corporate FP&A in Denver to lead enterprise FP&A for Corporate G&A and compensation. You will own forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and partner with stakeholders to drive process improvements and data-driven decisions.

The role requires deep financial modeling, executive communication, and collaboration with HR, IT, and external partners. In-office 5 days a week in Denver, CO with a focus on compensation planning and governance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive FP&A experience, incl. 5+ years in compensation planning
• Private equity experience preferred
• Proven success building and leading FP&A teams
• Ability to handle highly sensitive data with discretion
• Strong executive presence and ability to communicate complex insights
• Advanced analytical/technical skills in finance fundamentals
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• CFA, CPA, or CMA preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise FP&A for Corporate G&A and compensation, delivering decision-ready insights
• Own G&A forecasting, planning, and variance analysis with stakeholders
• Drive compensation planning and modeling across corporate and property management
• Manage annual budget and reforecast processes across departments
• Provide property and fund level reporting and analysis
• Partner with HR, IT, Finance Systems on FP&A tools and automation
• Design and implement scalable FP&A processes for efficiency

Skills

Executive presence

Analytical skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

CFA/CPA/CMA preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

• Full-time
• Department: Corporate
• Employee Type: Regular
• Compensation: USD 170,000 - USD 185,000 - yearly

AIR Communities is one of the country's largest owners and operators of multifamily housing, managing high-quality communities across the country! At AIR,we value integrity, respect, collaboration, customer focus, and performance. These values are brought to life by our teammates, who are ultimately responsible for our success. When you join our team, you'll work alongside the most dedicated professionals in the industry and open the door to unlimited career opportunities.

We seek motivated professionals who excel in customer service, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. If you're inclined towards more challenging tasks and aspire to exceed expectations, our environment may align better with your ambitions, join us!

Where You Will Work:

AIR values relationships and the benefits from working side by side with teammates, therefore this position will be in-office 5 days a week to support the team.

We are hiring a Director of Corporate FP&A, with a focus on Corporate G&A & Compensation to join our Finance team in Denver, CO. This role is responsible for leading Corporate G&A financial forecasting and planning across monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles, including review, variance analysis, partnership with key stakeholders, and meaningful process improvement. A key focus will be compensation planning and modeling across both corporate and property management functions.

This position will also own the annual budget and reforecast processes, inclusive of compensation and administrative expenses across all departments. The role requires deep expertise in financial modeling, strong executive communication skills, and the ability to effectively partner with internal leaders and Blackstone.

The ideal candidate is a dynamic leader with a proven ability to design and execute scalable, efficient processes that consistently deliver decision-ready insights.

What You Will Do:

The Director will lead enterprise-level financial planning and analysis for Corporate G&A and compensation, delivering clear, decision-ready insights on performance across monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles. This role will own G&A forecasting, planning, and the review process, including variance analysis and identification of key risks and opportunities, while partnering with key stakeholders and driving compensation planning and modeling across corporate and property management functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a cross-functional team through the preparation and review of the Corporate G&A budget, including a reforecast on a rolling and semi-annual basis; communicate deviations from budget and reforecast to senior leadership and Blackstone with clear, actionable plans.
• Track and report of integration savings, as well as assist in identifying savings opportunities.
• Own end-to-end compensation planning and modeling across corporate and property management functions, ensuring alignment with business strategy and financial objectives
• Responsible for enterprise-level reporting and analytics, ensuring monthly, quarterly and annual deliverables are accurate, consistent, and strategically aligned for executive leadership and key stakeholders. Establishing new process post-integration will be necessary.
• Provide property and fund level reporting and analysis for budget, reforecast and actual results.
• Act as a trusted advisor to executives and senior leadership, proactively influencing enterprise strategy and performance outcomes.
• Partner with HR, Finance Systems, IT, and other key stakeholders to enhance and optimize FP&A and compensation planning tools and systems, including supporting future-state planning and readiness for system implementations while driving automation, data integrity, and reporting efficiency.
• Lead process design and continuous improvement efforts, enhancing scalability and effectiveness through standardization, documentation, cross-training, and team development.

Keys to Success:

• Energized and Resilient: Optimistic with a positive attitude; resilient under pressure.
• Detail Oriented: Consistently accurate and vigilant about details, always spotting potential errors.
• Acts with Urgency: Moves priorities forward with focus and sound judgment, proactively addressing challenges and translating insights into timely recommendations and action.
• Team Focused: Elevates the team, guiding, developing, and mentoring members for success.
• Nimble and Flexible: Adapts quickly as priorities and business needs evolve, remains open to new approaches, and helps others navigate change while maintaining momentum.

What You Will Bring:

10+ years of progressive experience, including at least 5 years in compensation planning

Private equity experience preferred

Proven success building and leading high-performing FP&A teams

Ability to handle highly sensitive data with discretion and confidentiality

Strong executive presence with the ability to communicate complex, data-driven insights clearly and concisely to senior leadership and external stakeholders in fast-paced environments

Advanced analytical and technical skills, including expertise in Excel and PowerPoint, with strong finance and accounting fundamentals

Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate independently and drive results

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

CFA, CPA, or CMA preferred.

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 base salary of $170,000- $185,000. 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.
• Base salary plus annual bonus.
• 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.
• Paid Vacation, 11Paid 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.

What You Need to Know

Application Deadline: The initial deadline for applications is11/30/2026. Applications submitted after this date may still be considered on a rolling basis until the position/program is filled. We encourage all interested candidates to apply as early as possible. If a final decision has not been made by the initial deadline, subsequent applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Candidates extended an offer will be required to undertake pre-employment screening that includes checking references, a four-panel drug screening that excludes marijuana testing, employment verification & criminal background check.

AIR values diversity and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. AIR prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristically protected by federal, state or local laws.