Senior Financial Analyst- East Real Estate Operations

What You Will Do: 

We're looking for a Financial Analyst to join our East Operations Finance team in Bethesda, MD. In this role, you'll help drive business performance through financial analysis, forecasting, modeling, and strategic reporting. You'll partner with leaders across the organization to transform data into actionable insights and support key business decisions.

As a Senior Financial Analyst with the East Operations Finance team, you will help drive business performance through analysis of financial operations while collaborating with business partners from across the organization. A successful analyst will perform data modeling to support monthly forecasting, annual budgeting, and strategic decision making.

A bit more about what you'll do...

• You’re an Excel Virtuoso. You naturally gather, structure, and present your data, with an expert level understanding of Excel, including features like Pivot Tables and nested formulas. While not required, VBA knowledge is a plus to help automate processes. Addressing complex problems and developing efficient solutions in Excel is innately exhilarating to you. 

• You’re motivated by AIR Communities values and culture. You’re unique, enthusiastic, inspiring, and fun and you want to join a team that embodies those same characteristics.

• You’re analytical by nature. You like to get to the bottom of things and are a self-starter. Your attention to detail is remarkable. You use knowledge, facts, and information to build out solutions. You have a methodical step-by-step approach to thinking that allows you to break down complex problems into single and manageable components.

• You’re a Numbers Storyteller. You can take a report full of numbers and effectively communicate insightful conclusions about the key points.

• You have a Flair for Technology and Broad Exposure. Your background crosses finance boundaries into computer science and information technology.

A Day in the Life of the Financial Analyst will Include:

• Performs data modeling to support annual budgeting, monthly forecasting and strategic decision making.

• Coordinate and produce monthly senior management reporting regarding organizational performance.

• Assists with accounting and financial reporting to support quarterly earnings releases and board meetings.

• Documents policies and procedures to create process flows.

Primary Responsibilities 

• Deliver financial reporting and analysis that informs operational and strategic decision-making.

• Partner with business leaders to identify trends, evaluate performance, and provide actionable recommendations.

• Support annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and variance analysis processes.

• Develop financial models and scenario analyses to support planning, forecasting, and investment decisions.

• Prepare reporting and presentations that provide executive leadership with insights into organizational performance.

• Support quarterly earnings and financial reporting activities.

• Contribute to reporting and presentations for senior leadership, the Board of Directors, and shareholders.

A bit more about who you are...

• You’re an Excel Virtuoso. You naturally gather, structure, and present your data, with an expert level understanding of Excel, including features like Pivot Tables and nested formulas. While not required, VBA knowledge is a plus to help automate processes. Addressing complex problems and developing efficient solutions in Excel is innately exhilarating to you. 

• You’re motivated by AIR Communities values and culture. You’re unique, enthusiastic, inspiring, and fun and you want to join a team that embodies those same characteristics.

• You’re analytical by nature. You like to get to the bottom of things and are a self-starter. Your attention to detail is remarkable. You use knowledge, facts, and information to build out solutions. You have a methodical step-by-step approach to thinking that allows you to break down complex problems into single and manageable components.

• You’re a Numbers Storyteller. You can take a report full of numbers and effectively communicate insightful conclusions about the key points.

• You have a Flair for Technology and Broad Exposure. Your background crosses finance boundaries into computer science and information technology.

Keys to Success:

• Analytical: Uses data and financial insights to support sound business decisions.

• Detail-Oriented: Produces accurate, high-quality work with strong attention to detail.

• Problem Solver: Proactively identifies opportunities and develops practical solutions.

• Collaborative: Builds strong partnerships and communicates effectively across teams.

• Adaptable: Thrives in a fast-paced environment and manages changing priorities.