Director of Finance; Multifamily Housing

Director of Finance (Multifamily Housing)

The Opportunity: The Director of Finance serves as a bridge between Monarch’s operational teams, corporate departments, and external stakeholders. They are responsible for developing and implementing a strategic financial plan alongside corporate leadership, specifically overseeing the debt, insurance and accounting strategy and understanding tax ramifications.

If you're a finance professional who thrives in a complex, fast-moving environment and wants to do more than maintain the status quo this is your seat at the table.

This role is based at our Home Office in Franktown, Colorado
. This is not a remote or work from home role with relocation assistance available.

What You'll Do:

• Portfolio and property-level financial planning and analysis.
• Responsible for conducting internal and external audits, identifying and measuring areas of weakness, both in reporting and exposure to fraud, and developing and implementing solutions.
• Create metrics to monitor and report on corporate profitability across operating regions and inform decision‑making.
• Design program to measure internal compliance for preferred vendor/product usage and address underutilized programs.
• Ensure proper reporting practices for lenders and government agency programs.
• Assist with structuring insurance programs and monitoring programs performance.
• Responsible for the reporting and claim management of Monarch’s section 831 (b) insurance captive.
• Research, develop, and improve financial systems.
• Research and present on areas of potential growth, including Delaware Statutory Trust 1031 exchanges, 721 UPREIT exchanges, 1400Z‑2 investment funds, etc.
• Build and maintain financial / investment models to support market analysis, property performance evaluation, and scenario planning within current areas of operation, including: the acquisition, refinance, and sale of investment properties.
• Identify opportunities to pursue local and national grants, tax credits and public/private partnerships.
• Compile and analyze proprietary and third‑party research on market dynamics and public policy related to company strategy and develop relationships with third party industry and political advocates.
• Craft position papers on industry issues.
• Maintain relationships with external stakeholders and counter parties, including: investors, lenders, elected officials, industry trade organizations, etc.
• Collaborate and clearly communicate internally with asset management teams and department leaders on shared initiatives.
• Actively support and foster an environment that encourages great employee and team development.
• Promote and exemplify the Monarch brand and culture through daily influence and actions.
• Additional projects and initiatives as needed.
• Lead portfolio and property‑level financial planning, analysis, and reporting — including internal and external audits, fraud exposure assessment, lender compliance, and regional profitability metrics
• Structure and oversee Monarch’s insurance programs, including management of the Section 831(b) captive
• Build and maintain financial models supporting acquisitions, refinancing, dispositions, and scenario planning
• Research and present on complex investment structures including DST 1031 exchanges, 721 UPREITs, and Opportunity Zone funds
• Identify and pursue grants, tax credits, and public/private partnership opportunities
• Monitor market dynamics and public policy, and develop relationships with third‑party industry and political advocates
• Craft position papers and represent Monarch's interests with investors, lenders, elected officials, and trade organizations
• Partner cross‑functionally with asset management and department leaders to drive shared initiatives
• Develop and lead a growing team as the role evolves

Knowledge, Skills, and

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field.
• Master’s Degree or Professional Certification in finance or accounting field.
• 5+ years’ experience working in financial planning and analysis, corporate accounting or related field.
• 5+ years management experience.
• Exceptional technical proficiency in preparing and understanding financial statements.
• Advanced…