Financial Analytics Associate

Financial Analytics Associate

AIR Communities owns and operates best-in-class apartment communities in major markets across the country. Our communities are managed by team members who are passionate about providing world class customer service to our residents. 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.

Where You Will Work:

Our regional corporate office is located in Irvine, CA.

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.

Job Description

We are looking for a Financial Analyst to join our fast-paced West Operations Finance Team. You will help drive business performance through analysis of financial performance, scenario modeling and forecasting while collaborating with business partners from across the organization. You will be based at our Regional office located in Irvine, CA!

A bit more about what you'll do

• Provide quality reporting with actionable insight
• Support business groups across the organization with analytics
• Diagnose complex situations and develop or assist with solution implementation
• Contribute to the annual budgeting, and monthly forecasting, processes including collecting, analyzing and loading projections as well as documenting assumptions.
• Perform data modeling to support strategic decision making.
• Support monthly and quarterly variance analysis of business performance versus annual budget and forecast.
• Produce monthly senior management reporting regarding organizational performance.
• Assists with accounting and financial reporting to support quarterly earnings releases and regulatory filings.
• Direct involvement in preparing quarterly reporting for the board of directors and shareholders.

Keys to Success:

Energized and Resilient: Optimistic with a positive attitude; resilient under pressure.

Detail Oriented: Consistently accurate and vigilant about details, always spotting potential errors.

Nimble Problem Solver: Proactive in identifying challenges, always offering recommendations, and solutions.

Team Focused: Elevates the team, guiding, developing, and mentoring members for success.

Champion of Change and Innovation: Adaptable to change, champions innovative ideas, and always seeks to improve.

Qualifications

What You Have

• 2-4 years' experience in Financial Analysis is preferred
• A collaborative self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and continuously seeks opportunities to grow skill set, expertise, and technical knowledge
• Advanced Excel & financial modeling skills including multi-year forecasting
• Bachelor's degree in an analytical discipline such as Accounting, Finance, or Economics
• Highly desirable skills include: strong financial writing skills and experience presenting to senior leaders
• Combines detail-oriented focus and a big-picture perspective
• Additional skills that are useful but not required include: Hyperion PBCS system, Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), SQL and Power BI

Additional Information

AIR offers attractive total compensation packages designed to recognize and reward performance including:

• Expected pay rate of $75,000- $85,000 plus 10% annual target 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 at any AIR community (a rental application is required, and certain exclusions apply).
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options, HSA/FSA plans, short and long-term disability paid by the company.
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% employer contribution.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick time, and 14 holidays.
• Paid parental leave of up to 16 weeks.
• Tuition assistance program and up to 100% reimbursement for job-related certifications and licenses.
• 15 hours of paid time annually for community service.
• Commuter benefits and pet insurance.
• Consumer discounts on various products and services.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development, leadership training, and career growth.

What You Need to Know

Application Deadline: The initial deadline for applications is 06/22/2026. 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.