FP&A Manager

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 138,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

AIR Communities, headquartered in Denver or Chicago, is hiring a Manager of Corporate FP&A to lead G&A and cash flow reporting, forecasting, and budgeting processes. You will partner with business and finance leaders, including Blackstone, to deliver accurate insights and drive improvements across monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles.

The role requires strong modeling, communication, and leadership skills, with a focus on process improvement and scalable reporting.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive FP&A, finance, or related experience, including experience with cash flow reporting and forecasting.
• Experience developing cash flow models and translating results into actionable insights preferred
• Private equity experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing complex FP&A processes and developing or supervising team members
• Ability to handle highly sensitive data with discretion and confidentiality
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex, data-driven insights clearly and concisely to senior leaders and external stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead Corporate G&A forecasting and planning, including preparation and review of the annual budget and rolling and semi-annual reforecasts; partner with key stakeholders to analyze deviations and prepare clear explanations and recommended actions for senior leadership and Blackstone.
• Track and report integration savings and support the identification and evaluation of additional savings opportunities.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual cash flow reporting and forecasting, including analysis of actual results against projections and clear explanations of key drivers, variances, risks, and opportunities.
• Prepare and maintain enterprise-level financial and cash flow reporting and analytics, ensuring monthly, quarterly, and annual deliverables are accurate, consistent, and useful to leadership and key stakeholders; help establish and document new post-integration processes.
• Prepare property- and fund-level reporting and analysis for budgets, reforecasts, cash flow projections, and actual results.
• Build effective partnerships with business and finance leaders, providing analysis and recommendations that support sound decisions and improved performance.
• Partner with Finance Systems, IT, and business stakeholders to plan for future system implementations and enhance and optimize FP&A and cash flow reporting tools, improving automation, data integrity, scalability, and reporting efficiency.
• Support process design and lead continuous improvement through standardization, documentation, cross-training, and day-to-day coaching and development of team members.

Skills

FP&A experience

Cash flow forecasting

Financial modeling

Excel

PowerPoint

Private equity

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

CFA/CPA preferred

Finance/Economics degree

Job description

• Compensation: USD 138,000 - USD 155,000 - yearly

Company Description

AIR Communitiesis 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, thereforethis position will bein-office 5 days a weekto support the team.

Job Description

We are hiring a Manager of Corporate FP&A, with a focus on G&A and Cash Flow Reporting to join our Finance team at our headquarters in either Denver, CO or Chicago, IL. This role is responsible for managing the monthly, quarterly, and annual Corporate G&A financial processes, including reporting, variance analysis, forecasting, cash flow reporting, and process improvements. A key focus will be supporting accurate cash flow forecasts and reporting across corporate functions.

This position will coordinate the annual budget and reforecast processes, including administrative expenses and cash flow projections across departments. The role requires strong financial modeling and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to partner effectively with business leaders, internal stakeholders, and Blackstone.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative, hands-on manager who can organize complex work, strengthen processes, translate financial data into practical insights, and support the development of team members.

What You Will Do:

The Manager will manage financial planning and analysis for Corporate G&A and cash flow reporting, delivering accurate, timely insights on performance across monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles. This role will lead G&A forecasting and planning, coordinate the G&A review process, and partner with key stakeholders on variance analysis, cash flow projections, and the identification of key risks and opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functional Corporate G&A forecasting and planning, including preparation and review of the annual budget and rolling and semi-annual reforecasts; partner with key stakeholders to analyze deviations and prepare clear explanations and recommended actions for senior leadership and Blackstone.
• Track and report integration savings and support the identification and evaluation of additional savings opportunities.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual cash flow reporting and forecasting, including analysis of actual results against projections and clear explanations of key drivers, variances, risks, and opportunities.
• Prepare and maintain enterprise-level financial and cash flow reporting and analytics, ensuring monthly, quarterly, and annual deliverables are accurate, consistent, and useful to leadership and key stakeholders; help establish and document new post-integration processes.
• Prepare property- and fund-level reporting and analysis for budgets, reforecasts, cash flow projections, and actual results.
• Build effective partnerships with business and finance leaders, providing analysis and recommendations that support sound decisions and improved performance.
• Partner with Finance Systems, IT, and business stakeholders to plan for future system implementations and enhance and optimize FP&A and cash flow reporting tools, improving automation, data integrity, scalability, and reporting efficiency.
• Support process design and lead continuous improvement through standardization, documentation, cross-training, and day-to-day coaching and development of team members.

Keys to Success:

• Executes Brilliantly: Acts with urgency, takes ownership, and delivers accurate, high-quality work on time without sacrificing quality.
• Detail Oriented: Produces accurate work, maintains strong controls, and identifies potential errors or inconsistencies.
• Agile: Remains nimble and flexible, adapts plans quickly as conditions shift, and stays solution-focused and resilient through change.
• Team Focused: Collaborates across functions and coaches, develops, and supports team members.
• Champion of Change and Innovation: Adapts to change, supports new ideas, and continuously looks for ways to improve how work gets done.

Qualifications

What You Will Bring:

• 7+ years of progressive FP&A, finance, or related experience, including experience with cash flow reporting and forecasting
• Experience developing cash flow models and translating results into actionable insights preferred
• Private equity experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing complex FP&A processes and developing or supervising team members
• Ability to handle highly sensitive data with discretion and confidentiality
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex, data-driven insights clearly and concisely to senior leaders and external stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
• 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.

Additional Information

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 $138,000- $155,000.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 salaryplusannual 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 to100% Reimbursementon Professional Certification/Licensing for Job Related Curriculums.
• Paid parental leaveof 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.
• 15hours of paid time annually togive-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 undergo pre-employment screening that includes checking references, a four-paneldrug screening thatexcludes 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 characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.