Financial Manager

FirstService Residential is hiring a Financial Manager to serve as a visible, client-facing trusted advisor within Client Accounting. This hybrid role is based in Washington, DC 20004 (near Fairfax, VA) and supports residential communities across the East and NYC regions through budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and decision-ready financial reporting.

What you’ll do

• Own the annual budgeting process, build quarterly forecasts, and help prepare board presentations.
• Provide analytical and business insight support, including benchmarking and KPI reporting and new business analytics.
• Lead and manage the continued development of budgeting, financial forecasting, operating plan (short- and long-range), and modeling tools and processes for the East and NYC regions.
• Produce quarterly and monthly financial reports with analytical insight into key drivers and monitor performance indicators to explain trends and unexpected variances.
• Improve performance by evaluating processes to drive efficiencies and assess ROI tied to marketing programs, contract pricing and renewals, new business acquisitions, and new projects.
• Develop financial models and analyses supporting strategic initiatives such as pricing, span of control, and market restructuring.
• Analyze complex financial information and provide accurate, timely recommendations to management to support decision-making.
• Support the Senior Management Team and department heads with in-depth analysis.

What you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (required); MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of experience as a Manager or Director of Financial Planning and Analysis.
• Strong leadership skills, with multi-unit retail or property management experience preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint skills; Great Plains and VENA experience desirable.
• High standards of accuracy and precision, along with strong organization.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Creative, highly driven, and self-motivated approach.
• Demonstrated ability to work hands-on with team members in a management capacity.

Tools and technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Great Plains
• VENA

Compensation and benefits

• Salary: $85,000 per year (USD 85,000 - 85,000 annually)
• Full comprehensive benefits, including multiple medical plan choices, dental, and vision
• Time off benefits
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match

Work schedule and physical requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, stoop, kneel, push, shove, lift, carry, and move objects up to 25 lbs. or more following safety procedures; movement may occur throughout the day.
• Ability to climb several flights of stairs if necessary and sit/stand for extended periods.
• Ability to communicate on the phone and in person with clients to resolve issues and manage the business.
• Finger dexterity for typing and keyboard use.
• Mobility to move around the office (including making copies, sending mail and faxes) and to walk around the property, including lengthy walks on uneven areas.
• Talking and hearing occur continuously while communicating with guests, supervisors, and associates.
• Capacity to work extended hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary.
• May alternate between indoor and outdoor environments with variable climate and lighting.
• Ability to interact with individuals, remain mentally alert, be detail oriented, and exercise good reasoning skills.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments with frequent interruptions, changes, and delays while remaining focused and effective.
• Ability to work in environments that may be stressful due to adversarial situations related to performing job duties.

Additional details

• Occasional travel may be required for training and other company functions.
• FirstService Residential may utilize an Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) as part of candidate assessment.
• Candidates who need an alternative selection process or reasonable accommodation may request support via [email protected].
• Candidates residing in New York City subject to NYC Local Law 144 may request information about the AEDT by contacting [email protected], and will receive a response within 30 days.