Finance Business Partner - Property Operations

Job Description

Job Description

Finance Business Partner – Property Operations

St. Charles, Missouri | Full-Time | On-Site

Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications, and the value you bring to our growing organization, plus a performance-based bonus.

Help Shape the Future of a Growing Real Estate Company

At Propper Asset Management, we believe accounting records history-but finance creates the future.

We're looking for a strategic finance leader who wants more than a traditional accounting role. This position is designed for someone who enjoys solving business challenges, improving operations through technology, and helping executive leadership make confident, data-driven decisions.

As our Finance Business Partner – Property Operations, you will work directly with the Executive Vice President to evaluate opportunities, improve profitability, modernize financial processes, and help guide the company's future direction.

If you're energized by finding better ways to do business, leveraging technology to create efficiencies, and influencing executive decisions, we'd like to meet you.

About Propper Asset Management

Propper Asset Management is a privately owned real estate investment and management company headquartered in St. Charles, Missouri. Our portfolio includes Class A Multifamily, Warehouses, Commercial Retail, and Commercial Office buildings throughout Missouri.

We believe great companies are built by people who continuously improve them.

We're investing in technology, strengthening our leadership team, and building the infrastructure needed to support long-term growth. This role will be instrumental in that journey.

What You'll DoAccounting Leadership & Oversight

In this role you will manage and be able to perform the day-to-day accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, deposits, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close.

Your role is to ensure the financial engine is accurate, efficient, and continuously improving by:

• Reviewing monthly financial statements for accuracy and completeness.
• Ensuring compliance with GAAP, lender requirements, and HUD regulations.
• Overseeing annual audits and tax preparation with outside CPA firms.
• Establishing and improving accounting policies and internal controls.
• Mentoring and developing accounting staff.
• Supporting complex accounting matters and special projects.

Strategic Finance & Business Partnership

Working directly with the Executive Vice President, you'll serve as a trusted financial advisor, transforming financial data into strategic business decisions that support the company's continued growth and profitability.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing budgets, forecasts, financial models, and executive reporting that support strategic planning.
• Evaluating acquisitions, refinancing opportunities, capital investments, and new business ventures.
• Analyzing portfolio performance, profitability, cash flow, and operational trends to identify risks and opportunities.
• Creating meaningful KPIs, dashboards, and financial analyses that drive informed business decisions.
• Identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency, increase profitability, and support long-term growth.
• Presenting recommendations and partnering with leadership to guide strategic and operational decision-making.

Technology & Process Improvement

Technology is a strategic priority for our organization.

We're looking for someone who enjoys asking, "There has to be a better way."

Responsibilities include:

• Becoming our internal expert on Yardi and related financial systems.
• Identifying opportunities to automate manual accounting and reporting processes.
• Leveraging technology and AI tools to improve efficiency and decision-making.
• Developing standardized reporting and executive dashboards.
• Streamlining workflows across finance and operations.
• Recommending and implementing solutions that improve scalability as we continue to grow.

What Makes You Successful

You are someone who:

• Thinks like a business leader-not just an accountant.
• Understands how financial decisions impact operations and profitability.
• Enjoys solving complex business problems.
• Uses technology as a competitive advantage.
• Has the confidence to respectfully challenge ideas while remaining open to being challenged.
• Builds relationships across departments and earns the trust of leadership.
• Can translate complex financial information into practical business recommendations.
• Continuously looks for opportunities to improve processes, reporting, and efficiency.

QualificationsRequired

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum 8 years of progressive accounting and finance experience
• Minimum 5 years of property management or real estate accounting experience
• Advanced experience with Yardi property management software
• Strong knowledge of GAAP accounting principles
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Proven experience leading process improvement initiatives
• Strong business acumen and executive communication skills

Preferred

• CPA designation
• Master's degree
• Experience with HUD-financed communities
• Experience evaluating acquisitions or real estate investments
• Experience implementing financial technology or business intelligence solutions

Why Join Propper Asset Management?

This is an opportunity to build something-not simply maintain it.

You'll work directly alongside executive leadership and have a meaningful voice in the company's future. Your recommendations will influence investment decisions, operational strategy, technology initiatives, and long-term financial planning.

If you're looking for a role where you can make a measurable impact, lead meaningful change, and help shape the future of a growing organization, we'd love to hear from you.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications, and the value you bring to our growing organization, plus a performance-based bonus.

In addition, we offer:

• Affordable Comprehensive Medical Benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• A collaborative leadership team that values innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement