Financial Manager
Job Overview
As Financial Manager of Client Accounting at FirstService Residential—the North American leader in residential property management— you’ll play a visible, client‑facing role helping guide the financial success of residential communities. Leveraging your accounting acumen, you’ll turn complex financial data into clear insights, leading budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and strategic initiatives while serving as a trusted advisor to clients and leadership.
This role offers strong partnership with senior leaders, meaningful influence on performance and reporting, and excellent exposure within an industry‑leading organization. If you’re a strong, accounting professional seeking impact, growth, and a collaborative culture that values balance, this is a standout opportunity to build a rewarding long‑term career.
Responsibilities
Annual budgeting, Quarterly forecast and board presentations.
Analytical, business insight support.
Bench marking, KPI reporting and new business analytics and support.
Lead and manage the continued development of Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, Operating Plan (short/ long range) and Modeling tools and process for the East and NYC regions.
Quarterly and Monthly Financial reports with analytical insight into key drivers.
Improve performance by evaluating processes to drive efficiencies and understand ROI in marketing programs, contract pricing/ renewals, new business acquisitions as well as new projects.
Develop financial models and analyses to support strategic initiatives, pricing, span of control, market restructure.
Analyze complex financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations to management for decision making purposes.
Supporting Senior Management Team and Departments heads with in-depth analysis.
Monitor performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variance.
Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required; MBA highly preferred
5+ years’ experience as Manager or Director of Financial Planning and Analysis
Strong leadership skills required
Experience in multi-unit retail/ Property management preferred
Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
Great Plains/ VENA skills desirable
Highest standards of accuracy and precision; highly organized
Articulate with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to think creatively, highly-driven and self-motivated
Demonstrated ability to roll-up sleeves and work with team members in a hands-on management capacity
Physical Requirements
Sitting, standing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, shoving, lifting, carrying and moving objects that can weigh up to 25 lbs. or more following appropriate safety procedures.
Climbing several flights of stairs if necessary.
Sitting and standing for extended periods of time.
Communicating both on the phone and in person with our clients in order to resolve issues and manage the business.
Typing/using a keyboard.
Making copies, sending mail and faxes and walking around the property.
Working on more than one assignment at a time with frequent interruptions, changes and delays.
Remaining alert to working conditions and aware of safety, health, and environmental concerns.
Working effectively and cheerfully in an environment which may be stressful due to adversarial situations resulting from the proper performance of duties.
What We Offer
Full comprehensive benefits to include your choice of multiple medical plans, dental, and vision.
Time off benefits, paid holidays and a 401k with company match.
Occasional travel may be required to attend training and other company functions.
$90,000.00 -$95,000 annually
Disclaimer
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
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