Finance Manager

About Us:

SYLIS Property Management, LLC is a leading provider of property management services, known for our dedication to operational excellence, financial discipline, and asset protection. We manage a diversified portfolio of multifamily and commercial assets and are committed to driving long-term value for our clients and partners. As we continue to grow, we are focused on strengthening our financial infrastructure and enhancing reporting accuracy, internal controls, and strategic financial planning across the portfolio.

Job Description:

As a Finance Manager at SYLIS Property Management, you will serve in a portfolio-level financial leadership role responsible for strengthening financial infrastructure, ensuring reporting accuracy, and enhancing internal controls across all entities.

This position goes beyond transactional accounting and focuses on building scalable financial systems, improving audit readiness, and driving proactive financial management. You will partner closely with executive leadership, including the CFO, to support forecasting, capital planning, cash flow visibility, and long-term financial strategy.

Your ability to analyze financial performance, implement process improvements, and ensure compliance with lender and ownership requirements will directly contribute to the stability, risk mitigation, and growth of the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Analysis:

• Develop and maintain financial forecasts, budgets, and cash flow models across multiple entities


• Analyze portfolio performance trends and provide actionable insights to leadership


• Support capital planning, reserve strategy, and long-term financial strategy


• Provide variance analysis and forward-looking financial insights

Financial Oversight & Reporting:

• Ensure accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting across all entities


• Oversee and review reconciliations, validating all financial data prior to distribution


• Maintain audit-ready documentation and defensible reporting standards


• Ensure compliance with lender reporting requirements and ownership expectations

Cash Management & Internal Controls:

• Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and account positioning across all entities


• Strengthen internal controls and ensure proper financial procedures are followed


• Support segregation of duties by reinforcing separation between transactional execution and financial oversight


• Review and approve financial transactions, including payments and automated processes

Risk Management & Compliance:

• Identify, assess, and proactively mitigate financial risks across the portfolio


• Oversee insurance renewals, tax documentation, and compliance requirements


• Support property tax strategy, including coordination of appeal evaluations and third-party consultants


• Ensure adherence to company financial policies and governance standards

Process Improvement & Financial Systems:

• Evaluate, improve, and standardize financial workflows across entities


• Design and implement scalable processes to support portfolio growth


• Drive automation and efficiency improvements across financial operations


• Partner with leadership to strengthen financial systems and reporting capabilities

Team Leadership & Support:

• Oversee administrative staff responsible for transactional financial processes


• Provide training, guidance, and performance oversight


• Reinforce accountability and adherence to financial procedures


• Partner with operations teams to align financial and operational decision-making

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required


• 3–7 years of accounting, financial management, or multi-entity experience


• Experience with property management or multi-entity accounting preferred


• Strong proficiency in Excel and financial systems (RMO, Xero, or similar)


• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, reconciliations, and financial analysis

Core Competencies:

• Financial Analysis: Ability to interpret data and provide strategic insights


• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and accountability


• Internal Controls Mindset: Strong focus on compliance and risk mitigation


• Strategic Thinking: Ability to support long-term financial planning and scalability


• Process Improvement: Focused on building efficient, standardized systems


• Communication: Clear and effective communication with leadership and teams


• Integrity: Maintains confidentiality and high ethical standards

Work Environment:

• Corporate office environment with a strong focus on financial accuracy and deadlines


• Collaboration across multiple properties and departments


• Standard Monday to Friday schedule, with peak workload during reporting cycles

Benefits:

• Competitive salary


• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage


• Generous paid time off and holidays, including Birthday Paid Off


• Annual December Holiday Break (Week between Christmas and New Year's)


• Simple IRA Plan with company matching contribution of 2% (eligibility after 3 years of employment)


• Opportunities for professional development and career growth


• Supportive and collaborative work environment

Additional Information:

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen.

SYLIS Property Management, LLC / SPM Payroll Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.