Finance Manager at Lincoln Avenue Communities

About Lincoln Avenue Communities

Welcome to Lincoln Avenue Communities (LAC)—a leading, mission-driven real estate private equity firm dedicated to strengthening communities through the development and preservation of affordable housing.

As a vertically integrated developer, investor, and long-term operator, we deliver sustainable, high-quality homes to lower- and moderate-income individuals, seniors, and families across 30states. Our growing portfolio—more than 180 properties and 30,000+ homes—reflects our commitment to long-term impact, operational excellence, and resident well-being.

LAC is proud to be recognized as an industry leader, recently ranked No. 1 on Affordable Housing Finance’s 2025 AHF 50 list of top developers. Our approach combines strategic investment, thoughtful design, and community partnerships to deliver housing solutions that foster stability, opportunity, and resilience.

About This Role

We are seeking an analytical, detail-oriented and proactive professional to join our Finance team in a newly created role. This position is designed to support complex financial reporting and equity allocations, while streamlining automation and improving accuracy across multiple financial workflows. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys diving into data, problem-solving, and building scalable processes in a dynamic and growing organization.

This position reports to the Senior Director of Finance and is based in downtown Santa Monica with a requirement of being in the office 3 days per week.

What You’ll Do

Equity Allocations & Waterfalls

• Become a subject matter expert on complex deal structures and equity terms, developing a deep understanding of nuances across partnership and unit grant agreements.
• Maintain and update detailed equity waterfalls across multiple deal structures with varying unit classes and partner terms.
• Calculate and review allocations of distributions to partners and employees, ensuring accuracy against legal agreements.
• Support quarterly valuation reporting, including allocations of value across members.

Automation & Process Improvement

• Lead the finance side of implementing a new equity management software system, including employee portal functionality for equity tracking, vesting schedules, distributions, and related forms.
• Partner with data engineer to design and execute automation projects that streamline reporting, allocations, and administrative processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy in existing workflows through technology and process improvements.

Special Projects

• Support finance leadership in ad-hoc projects and decision making.

Requirements

What You Bring

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in working with financial models, cash flow files, and journal entries.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems (Yardi preferred) and comfort troubleshooting data integrity issues.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to communicate complex financial concepts to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Curiosity and initiative to identify process improvements and implement automation solutions.

Your Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• 5-8 years of relevant experience in accounting, financial reporting, or corporate finance.
• Public accounting, real estate, or investment management industry experience a plus, with direct experience working on equity waterfalls or allocations in partnership structures strongly preferred.
• CPA, CFA, or progress toward similar credentials preferred but not required.
• Advanced Excel skills required; exposure to data-driven process improvement a plus.

Benefits

Benefits & Compensation

The expected salary range for this position is up to $150,000 per year, based on qualifications and experience. In addition to the base salary, employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package:

• 100% covered medical, dental, and vision insurance for both you and your dependents
• 401(k) plan with company matching and no vesting period
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Sick Time
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee referral program
• Company and team building events
• Learning and development