Finance Manager

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:

• • 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:

• • Lead the coordination and preparation of company-wide budgets.
  • Monitor and analyze variances against budgets and forecasts.
  • Other duties as assigned

Accounting & Financial Reporting:

• • 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:

• • 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:

• • 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:

• • 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

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.