Financial Trainer

Overview

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The Financial Trainer is responsible for leading the organization’s financial strategy for operations, serving as a subject matter expert and advisor whose work directly impacts financial accuracy, forecasting and operational decision making across the portfolio.

The Financial Trainer will be responsible for developing and delivering comprehensive training programs focused on financial operations within the multifamily industry. This role requires expertise in reclass and accruals, variance reporting, cash analysis, revenue forecasting, budgeting, and rent roll analysis.

• Develop and curate financial training materials for operations, ensuring relevance to required deliverables that Operations completes for monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual financials for our client partners
• Conduct in person and virtual training sessions including workshops and hands‑on learning, for Community Managers, Regional Managers and Regional Vice Presidents, on key financial concepts such as monthly financial reporting, cash analysis, revenue forecasting, budget performance and real‑world financial scenarios related to multifamily housing.
• Collaborate with Operations, Accounting, L&D and Performance Leadership to identify training needs and tailor programs to address specific operational challenges and objectives.
• Utilize data analytics and performance metrics to assess the effectiveness of training programs and make improvements as necessary.
• Stay updated on industry trends, financial regulations, and best practices to provide the most current training content.
• Conduct training sessions at various locations, ensuring consistent training delivery across the organization.
• Interpret financial policies, accounting guidelines, and operational standards to develop training content that ensures consistent application across regions
• Determine financial competencies required for operational leadership roles.
• Independently evaluate gaps in financial acumen and prioritize training initiatives based on business risk and performance impact.
• Make recommendations that influence operational financial practices, mitigate financial risk, and improve budget adherence and forecasting accuracy across the portfolio
• Serve as a trusted financial training advisor to Regional and Executive Operations leadership, influencing how financial results are interpreted and acted upon across the portfolio
• Operate with substantial autonomy in planning, prioritizing, and executing training initiatives, receiving direction primarily in the form of organizational goals rather than specific instructions

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field. Experience may substitute for education.
• Two or Three years of experience in financial operations within the multifamily industry,
• Knowledge of multifamily financial operations, including monthly financial reporting, cash analysis, revenue forecasting, NOI drivers, and budgeting processes.
• Skilled in financial analysis and with proficiency in financial modeling and forecasting.
• Skilled in training & facilitation to deliver engaging, effective in‑person and virtual sessions.
• Skilled in communication, with the ability to convey complex financial concepts in an understandable manner.
• Skilled in developing training materials and curricula tailored to diverse audiences.
• Ability to anticipate operational needs adapt effectively and continuously update knowledge and skills.
• Ability to manage time independently to meet business objectives, including travel and training demands.
• Ability to tailor training content to different roles
• Ability to build trust and rapport across field and corporate teams

Physical Requirements:

• May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to read documents, computer screens and data
• Must be able to hear and understand…