AIR Communities is one of the country's largest owners and operators of multifamily housing, managing high-quality communities across the country! At AIR, we value integrity, respect, collaboration, customer focus, and performance. These values are brought to life by our teammates, who are ultimately responsible for our success. When you join our team, you'll work alongside the most dedicated professionals in the industry and open the door to unlimited career opportunities.

We seek motivated professionals who excel in customer service and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. If you're inclined towards more challenging tasks and aspire to exceed expectations, our environment may align better with your ambitions, join us!

Where You Will Work:

Our regional corporate office is located in Bethesda, MD.

AIR values relationships and the benefits from working side by side with teammates, therefore this position will be in-office 5 days a week to support the team.

Position Overview:

The Director of Finance serves as a strategic business partner to operations leadership, helping drive portfolio performance through financial analysis, operational insight, and data-driven decision-making. This role works cross-functionally across the organization to identify opportunities, improve results, and support the execution of key business initiatives.

Success in this position requires a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The Director of Finance will spend significant time partnering with onsite and regional operations teams, developing a deep understanding of portfolio performance, operational challenges, and property-level opportunities. Through regular engagement within the portfolio, this individual will provide actionable recommendations that support operational strategy, financial performance, and long-term asset value creation.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Partnership & Strategy

• Serve as a strategic finance partner to operations leadership, providing financial guidance and analytical support to drive portfolio performance.
• Regularly engage with onsite and regional teams across the portfolio to understand operational trends, identify opportunities, and support execution of business strategies.
• Translate financial and operational data into actionable recommendations that improve occupancy, revenue growth, expense management, and overall property performance.
• Support operational strategy through active participation in business reviews, property visits, performance discussions, and special projects.

Financial Operations Support

• Support complex initiatives across FP&A, capital planning, revenue management, investment analysis, acquisitions, and strategic decision support.
• Provide financial expertise and operational perspective on business initiatives that impact portfolio performance and growth.

Reporting & Business Insights

• Deliver impactful reporting, analysis, and insights that guide decision-making and influence operational outcomes.
• Monitor key performance indicators and identify trends, risks, and opportunities across the portfolio.
• Develop and enhance reporting tools that increase visibility into financial and operational performance.

Solution Development & Process Improvement

• Diagnose complex business and operational challenges and contribute to the development and implementation of practical, results-driven solutions.
• Partner with stakeholders to improve processes, increase efficiency, and enhance organizational performance.
• Lead or support initiatives designed to improve forecasting accuracy, operational effectiveness, and financial results.

Relationship Building & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Build strong partnerships across operations, accounting, asset management, revenue management, capital planning, and executive leadership teams.
• Foster a collaborative environment that promotes transparency, accountability, and shared business objectives.
• Influence decision-making through strong communication, credibility, and a solutions-oriented approach.

Forecasting, Planning & Analysis

• Lead monthly forecasting, annual budgeting, and long-range strategic planning processes.
• Partner with operations teams to develop realistic and actionable financial plans aligned with business goals.
• Perform scenario modeling and decision support analysis to evaluate business opportunities and risks.

Financial Management

• Oversee key aspects of financial management, ensuring accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and close processes.
• Maintain a strong focus on operational and financial performance metrics to support business objectives.
• Evaluate performance against budget, forecast, and strategic goals, providing recommendations for corrective action when needed.

Key Traits for Success:

• Highly motivated self-starter who takes ownership and drives results.
• Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
• Passion for partnering with operations teams and understanding the factors that drive property performance.
• Analytical problem solver who enjoys tackling complex challenges and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect financial results to operational execution.
• Detail-oriented while maintaining a strategic, big-picture perspective.
• Exceptional organizational, planning, and prioritization skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities with all levels of the organization.
• Curious, adaptable, and continuously seeking opportunities to improve processes, performance, and business outcomes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
• 5 to 7+ years of experience in Finance, Accounting, Operations, and Real Estate.
• Strong financial acumen with expert-level financial modeling experience.
• Demonstrated experience navigating and collaborating with senior executives.
• Exceptional business writing skills.
• Experience with SQL Server and databases is a plus.

#PIQ

AIR offers attractive total compensation packages designed to recognize and reward performance at the individual, team and company levels. We start with a competitive base salary and add bonus opportunities and benefit choices topped off with:

• Expected base salary of $150,000-$170,00 plus annual bonus. You will be provided a pay rate that is in line with your skills and experience as they relate to the requirements of the job.
• 25% Rent Discount available
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options available. HSA with company sponsored contributions, FSA (traditional and dependent care FSA).
• Short and long-term disability paid by the company.
• 401(K) plus 6% company contributions.
• Paid Vacation, 14 Paid Holidays, and Paid Sick Time.
• Tuition Assistance Program.
• Commuter Benefits and Pet-Insurance.
• Up to 100% Reimbursement on Professional Certification/Licensing for Job Related Curriculums.
• Paid parental leave of up to 16 weeks, following the birth or adoption of a child.
• Consumer discounts from various products and services including travel planning, wireless phones, health and fitness, home appliances, and more.
• 15 hours of paid time annually to give-back to your community.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth including realistic job previews, in person and virtual leadership training, and performance improvement courses.

What You Need to Know

Application Deadline: The initial deadline for applications is 7/13/2026. Applications submitted after this date may still be considered on a rolling basis until the position/program is filled. We encourage all interested candidates to apply as early as possible. If a final decision has not been made by the initial deadline, subsequent applications will be reviewed as they are received. 

Candidates extended an offer will be required to undergo pre-employment screening that includes checking references, a four-panel drug screening that excludes marijuana testing, employment verification & criminal background check.

AIR values diversity and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. AIR prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.