Finance Manager

KCG Search; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary + bonus

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

A real estate development firm is looking for a hands-on Finance Manager who will build and maintain financial models, support acquisition analyses, and lead due diligence efforts. The role offers significant exposure to senior leadership and a hybrid work environment. Applicants should possess a background in real estate finance, advanced Excel skills, and experience in financial modeling. This position also provides opportunities to impact community-driven projects and collaborate across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Strong real estate finance background; LIHTC experience preferred.
• Experience building and maintaining complex cash flow models.
• Experience building and maintaining complex cash flow and waterfall models.
• Clear communicator with investors, lenders, and partners.
• Organized, proactive, and solutions-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain underwriting and pro forma models.
• Support acquisition analysis.
• Lead financial due diligence efforts.
• Partner with internal teams and external consultants to deliver applications.
• Support equity and debt closings alongside senior finance leadership.
• Develop and manage asset-level budgets and forecasts.
• Create consolidated corporate financial models and reporting.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts, capital call schedules, and variance analyses.
• Work closely with Asset Management on reporting accuracy and controls.
• Mentor and develop junior analysts through hands-on coaching.

Skills

Strong real estate finance background

Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills

Experience building complex cash flow models

Clear communicator

Organized and proactive

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Education

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

Tools

Yardi or similar property management systems

Job description

We’re partnering with a fast-growing, entrepreneurial real estate development firm. This is a hands-on Finance Manager role for someone who enjoys working close to the deals, collaborating across teams, and helping scale a growing platform.

This role offers visibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to make a real impact — not just maintain models.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Exposure to acquisitions, development, and asset-level decision making
• Direct partnership with senior leadership
• A nimble environment where ideas are welcomed and execution matters
• Meaningful work tied to community impact

What You’ll Be Doing

Investment & Development Finance

• Build and maintain underwriting and pro forma models for new and existing projects
• Support acquisition analysis and investment committee materials
• Lead financial due diligence efforts, including data room coordination and timelines

Project Finance

• Partner with internal teams and external consultants to deliver applications
• Support equity and debt closings alongside senior finance leadership
• Maintain project documentation throughout the lifecycle
• Develop and manage asset-level budgets and forecasts
• Create consolidated corporate financial models and reporting
• Prepare cash flow forecasts, capital call schedules, and variance analyses
• Work closely with Asset Management on reporting accuracy and controls
• Serve as a financial resource to internal teams and external partners
• Mentor and develop junior analysts through hands-on coaching
• Ensure compliance with JV agreements, loan documents, and operating agreements

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong real estate finance background; LIHTC experience highly preferred
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
• Experience building and maintaining complex cash flow and waterfall models
• Comfortable working across multiple projects and deadlines
• Clear communicator who can work with investors, lenders, and partners
• Organized, proactive, and solutions-oriented
• Experience with Yardi or similar property management systems a plus
• Exposure to affordable housing or mission-driven real estate platforms a plus

Compensation & Location

• Competitive base salary + bonus
• Hybrid work environment (details shared during conversation)