Financial Manager​/Portfolio Manager Job in Detroit, MI

Financial Manager/Portfolio Manager

We are looking for an experienced Financial Manager/Portfolio Manager to support strategic finance activities across a real estate investment and property management portfolio. This position works closely with senior leadership to translate financial results into forward-looking recommendations, support investment decisions, and strengthen portfolio performance. The role offers a blend of planning, analysis, reporting, and transaction support within a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.

Responsibilities:

• Direct portfolio budgeting, rolling forecasts, and multi-year financial planning to help leadership set priorities and measure performance.

• Build and refine complex financial models used to assess acquisitions, refinancing strategies, capital projects, and other major business initiatives.

• Review operating and investment results by examining occupancy trends, revenue drivers, expense patterns, cash flow, and return metrics across assigned assets.

• Create clear reporting materials for executives, lenders, board stakeholders, and investors that clearly communicate financial results and business outlook.

• Contribute to acquisition efforts through underwriting, financial due diligence, valuation review, and coordination of post-close financial integration activities.

• Collaborate with asset management, operations, and accounting teams to identify opportunities that enhance profitability and increase asset value.

• Perform in-depth variance analysis to explain performance shifts and recommend actions that improve efficiency and reporting accuracy.

• Assess financing structures, capital spending plans, and investment scenarios to support sound decision-making and resource allocation.

• Lead finance-related special projects, including reporting enhancements and process automation initiatives using advanced Excel and financial systems.