Job Description
Job Description
The Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis to support the company’s strategic decision-making. This role ensures financial accuracy, monitors key financial metrics, and drives efficiency and improvements across financial processes. Reporting to the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, the Finance Manager plays a critical role in optimizing financial performance and supporting growth of the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Planning & Analysis:
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- Develop and maintain financial models to project business performance.
- Analyze financial trends, variances, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior management.
- Prepare periodic financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership.
- Other duties as assigned
Budgeting & Forecasting:
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- Lead the coordination and preparation of company-wide budgets.
- Monitor and analyze variances against budgets and forecasts.
- Other duties as assigned
Accounting & Financial Reporting:
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- Partner closely with Accounting to support month-end and year-end close processes.
- Review and analyze financial statements to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with GAAP.
- Assist with balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and variance analysis.
- Support audit requests and provide financial documentation as needed.
- Ensure consistency between operational reporting, budgets, forecasts, and statutory financial results.
Process Improvement & Risk Management:
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- Identify and implement process efficiencies to enhance financial operations.
- Strengthen internal controls to mitigate risks and improve financial accuracy.
- Leverage technology and automation to streamline financial workflows.
- Other duties as assigned
Collaboration & Leadership:
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- Partner with department heads to align financial strategies with business objectives.
- Provide guidance and support for cost management and operational efficiencies.
- Mentor and develop junior finance team members.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications & Requirements:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
Experience: 7-10 years of experience in financial planning & analysis, budgeting, or a similar role, including blended Finance and Accounting roles
Skills:
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- Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
- Strong foundation in accounting principles, including GAAP, financial statements, and general ledger activity.
- Proficiency in financial software (e.g., Excel, ERP systems, SAP, Oracle, or other BI tools).
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation abilities.
- Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong accounting or treasury management background, including exposure to financial reporting and month-end close.
- Experience with automation tools and advanced analytics platforms, such as PowerBI.
- Experience with Yardi software or similar property management/accounting software.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Operate computer and office equipment.
- Work is primarily sedentary in nature.
FLSA
- Exempt
\nCompany Description
CORE is one of the nation's largest non-profit affordable housing developers with a 30-year track record in community revitalization. We transform the economic and social future of communities by building quality, affordable housing combined with best practice social services to improve the self-sufficiency of our residents.
Company Description
CORE is one of the nation's largest non-profit affordable housing developers with a 30-year track record in community revitalization. We transform the economic and social future of communities by building quality, affordable housing combined with best practice social services to improve the self-sufficiency of our residents.