Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

At April Housing, we’re building a team of bold, mission-driven professionals who are motivated by meaningful work and energized by collaboration. Our work supports a clear purpose of expanding access to high-quality housing, and each role plays an important part in advancing that mission.

You’ll collaborate shoulder‑to‑shoulder with some of the most talented experts in the industry, gaining hands-on exposure that helps you grow your skills and broaden your perspective from the day one. Our environment is dynamic, fast paced and evolving, designed to support curious, ambitious people as they take on new challenges and develop capabilities that translate throughout their careers.

April Housing is a leading owner and operator of high‑quality affordable housing across the United States. Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Los Angeles, we are a portfolio company of Blackstone Real Estate, supporting the affordable housing and LIHTC (Low-Income Housing Tax Credit) portfolio. Our mission is clear: preserve critical affordable housing stock while delivering exceptional management and high‑quality homes to the communities we serve. We are committed to being a fair, transparent, and responsible owner.

Backed by Blackstone Real Estate enabling us to invest in the creation and preservation of affordable housing for the long run. We are making a bold commitment to preserving affordable housing across the country. April Housing is dedicated to ensuring our assets aligned with high standards of excellence, including ongoing property improvements and elevated resident services.

We’re looking for individuals who share our commitment to excellence and believe in the impact that thoughtful, well-executed work can have on communities. If you’re driven by purpose, value collaboration, and are excited to grow while contributing to something meaningful, April Housing offers a place to build experience, expand your impact, and do work that matters.

We’re looking for individuals who share our commitment to excellence and believe in the impact that thoughtful, well-executed work can have on communities. If you’re driven by purpose, value collaboration, and are excited to grow while contributing to something meaningful, April Housing offers a place to build experience, expand your impact, and do work that matters.

Position Overview:

The Manager will play a key role on the Financial Planning & Analysis team, leading core FP&A processes including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and performance analysis. This individual will manage a team of analysts/associates and partner closely with cross-functional leaders to support strategic planning, deliver data-driven insights, and help guide financial decision-making across the organization.

What you will do:

Financial Planning & Budgeting

• Execute April’s annual budgeting and periodic forecasting process, proactively coordinating with asset managers, department heads, operators, and other key stakeholders to gather relevant data and assumptions, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.

• Complete “deep-dive” property assessment reports for at-risk assets not meeting budget and/or operational expectations.

• Develop and maintain corporate-level financial models to provide multi-year visibility into financial performance, supporting long-term planning and scenario analysis.

• Work with cross-functional teams to improve budget accuracy and accountability.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc financial reports for executive leadership and Blackstone, including presenting financial data and analysis clearly and concisely.

• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify potential risks and opportunities for improvement.

• Perform detailed variance analysis comparing actual results to budget and forecast, clearly communicating key drivers to leadership.

• Support leadership with data-driven recommendations to optimize financial performance.

Affordable Housing & Real Estate Finance

• Gather, analyze, and interpret financial and operational data across the affordable housing portfolio to provide critical insights on trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.

• Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate reporting of real estate financial performance and capital planning.

• Perform special ad hoc projects on a frequent basis.

Strategic Decision Support and Stakeholder Management

• Own the preparation of the quarterly board book, coordinating across departments to deliver a high-quality presentation for the Blackstone senior real estate and April Housing leadership teams.

Process Improvement & Systems Management

• Identify opportunities to enhance financial processes, reporting, and systems.

• Partner with data and technology teams to improve data accessibility, automate reporting, and create interactive business intelligence tools and dashboards.

• Leverage third-party data sources (e.g., Yardi Matrix, Green Street, Bureau of Labor Statistics, etc.) to monitor and analyze market and industry trends.

• Ensure accuracy and efficiency in financial data management and reporting.

• Explore and implement AI-driven tools and technologies to enhance forecasting accuracy, automate routine analysis, and generate insights that support strategic decision-making across the portfolio.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of analysts/associates, reviewing work to ensure high-quality financial analysis and reporting.

• Establish performance goals and provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and development opportunities for the team.

• Foster a culture of collaboration.

• Ensure the team effectively supports cross-function business units with accurate financial insights.

What you should have:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or accounting.

• A minimum of 6–8 years of experience in FP&A and/or financial reporting within a commercial real estate firm.

• Demonstrated management and leadership skills with the ability to guide, mentor, and review the work of team members to ensure accuracy, consistency, and high-quality deliverables.

• A strong work ethic, the strength to thrive in a dynamic and demanding work environment, and an ability to meet critical deadlines.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including financial modeling, data aggregation, and use of standard Excel functions (e.g., sumif/s, sumproduct, index/match, indirect, keyboard shortcuts) to analyze and summarize large datasets while maintaining strong data integrity practices.

• Strong PowerPoint and data visualization skills, with the ability to translate financial data into clear charts, graphs, and executive- and board-level presentations.

• Experience with Yardi and/or data analytics tools is a plus.

Qualifications:

• Communicates Effectively: Communicates clearly with team members, leadership, and cross-functional partners. Synthesizes financial data and insights into clear messages that support decision-making and aligns stakeholders to drive results.

• Drives Results: Leads execution of FP&A processes including forecasting, reporting, and analysis. Monitors performance against targets, identifies key drivers, and recommends actions to improve results using data and financial analytics.

• Plans and Aligns: Translates organizational priorities into financial plans and structured workstreams. Ensures timelines, assumptions, and deliverables are aligned while providing teams with the tools and information needed to execute effectively.

• Manages Ambiguity: Operates effectively in changing environments. Provides structure and direction when priorities shift, adjusting analyses and plans while keeping workstreams moving forward.

• Develops Talent / Professional Development: Supports team development through coaching, feedback, and opportunities to build financial and business skills. Recognizes strong performance and addresses development needs constructively.

• Resilient: Maintains focus and composure during high-pressure cycles. Encourages accountability, supports team morale, and reinforces progress toward financial and strategic goals.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable city, county, or local ordinances. Good cause exists for a criminal background check because one of the material duties of this position requires access to sensitive financial information and confidential and proprietary information and accordingly requires the candidate to possess a high level of integrity and discretion. The Company faces a significant risk to its business operations or business reputation if a criminal history check is not performed. A criminal history that has a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with these material duties may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.

Base Compensation Range:

$155,000.00 To $160,000.00 Annually. This represents the presently-anticipated low and high end of the Company’s base compensation range for this position. Actual base compensation range may vary based on various factors, including but not limited to location and experience.

Total Direct Compensation:  This job is also eligible for discretionary bonus and incentive compensation on an annual basis.

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EEO Statement

April Housing is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant, employee, or other covered person based on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, caste, immigration status, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), protected leave status, domestic violence victim status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations, if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email [email protected]