East Operations- Director of Finance

Job Description

Position Overview:

The Director of Finance serves as a strategic business partner to operations leadership, helping drive portfolio performance through financial analysis, operational insight, and data-driven decision-making. This role works cross-functionally across the organization to identify opportunities, improve results, and support the execution of key business initiatives.

Success in this position requires a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The Director of Finance will spend significant time partnering with onsite and regional operations teams, developing a deep understanding of portfolio performance, operational challenges, and property-level opportunities. Through regular engagement within the portfolio, this individual will provide actionable recommendations that support operational strategy, financial performance, and long-term asset value creation.

Key Responsibilities:

 

Operational Partnership & Strategy

• Serve as a strategic finance partner to operations leadership, providing financial guidance and analytical support to drive portfolio performance.
• Regularly engage with onsite and regional teams across the portfolio to understand operational trends, identify opportunities, and support execution of business strategies.
• Translate financial and operational data into actionable recommendations that improve occupancy, revenue growth, expense management, and overall property performance.
• Support operational strategy through active participation in business reviews, property visits, performance discussions, and special projects.

Financial Operations Support

• Support complex initiatives across FP&A, capital planning, revenue management, investment analysis, acquisitions, and strategic decision support.
• Provide financial expertise and operational perspective on business initiatives that impact portfolio performance and growth.

Reporting & Business Insights

• Deliver impactful reporting, analysis, and insights that guide decision-making and influence operational outcomes.
• Monitor key performance indicators and identify trends, risks, and opportunities across the portfolio.
• Develop and enhance reporting tools that increase visibility into financial and operational performance.

Solution Development & Process Improvement

• Diagnose complex business and operational challenges and contribute to the development and implementation of practical, results-driven solutions.
• Partner with stakeholders to improve processes, increase efficiency, and enhance organizational performance.
• Lead or support initiatives designed to improve forecasting accuracy, operational effectiveness, and financial results.

Relationship Building & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Build strong partnerships across operations, accounting, asset management, revenue management, capital planning, and executive leadership teams.
• Foster a collaborative environment that promotes transparency, accountability, and shared business objectives.
• Influence decision-making through strong communication, credibility, and a solutions-oriented approach.

Forecasting, Planning & Analysis

• Lead monthly forecasting, annual budgeting, and long-range strategic planning processes.
• Partner with operations teams to develop realistic and actionable financial plans aligned with business goals.
• Perform scenario modeling and decision support analysis to evaluate business opportunities and risks.

Financial Management

• Oversee key aspects of financial management, ensuring accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and close processes.
• Maintain a strong focus on operational and financial performance metrics to support business objectives.
• Evaluate performance against budget, forecast, and strategic goals, providing recommendations for corrective action when needed.

Key Traits for Success:

• Highly motivated self-starter who takes ownership and drives results.
• Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
• Passion for partnering with operations teams and understanding the factors that drive property performance.
• Analytical problem solver who enjoys tackling complex challenges and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect financial results to operational execution.
• Detail-oriented while maintaining a strategic, big-picture perspective.
• Exceptional organizational, planning, and prioritization skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities with all levels of the organization.
• Curious, adaptable, and continuously seeking opportunities to improve processes, performance, and business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
• 5 to 7+ years of experience in Finance, Accounting, Operations, and Real Estate.
• Strong financial acumen with expert-level financial modeling experience.
• Demonstrated experience navigating and collaborating with senior executives.
• Exceptional business writing skills.
• Experience with SQL Server and databases is a plus.

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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 $150,000-$170,00 plus annual bonus. 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.
• 25% Rent Discount available
• 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 6% company contributions.
• Paid Vacation, 14 Paid 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 is 7/13/2026. 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.