Aperto Property Management, Inc. (Aperto), is more than just a property management company. We are a full-service, fee-based apartment management company for conventional and affordable multi-housing communities. We are a team dedicated to excellence in the multifamily housing industry. Specializing in both conventional and affordable housing, our mission is clear: to set the gold standard in apartment management across the U.S., providing exceptional service, quality management, and superior results for our clients and residents.
What We Offer: Joining Aperto. means becoming part of a company that values growth, empowerment, and success. Our property management platform supports a full range of services, from new lease-ups to stabilized assets and acquisition rehabs, ensuring comprehensive and expert support for our properties. We’re committed to providing a work environment where learning, development, and a positive culture are at the heart of everything we do.
About the Role: We are seeking an energetic and strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) specialized in Property Management to lead our financial operations with precision and vision. This pivotal role involves overseeing all financial aspects of our property portfolio, driving fiscal strategy, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering sustainable growth. This role is well-suited for candidates who bring strong multifamily finance and accounting experience and are ready to step into an executive leadership position.
The CFO will partner closely with the President/CEO, operations, and asset management teams to support day-to-day financial execution, regulatory compliance, and disciplined growth. This is an onsite, in-person role, requiring regular physical presence to collaborate with leadership, supervise staff, and engage directly with operational teams. This position requires comfort operating both strategically and tactically, with direct involvement in core accounting and financial processes.
- Career Growth: We empower our team to take the initiative with a strong focus on learning, development, and career progression.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy generous paid time off and a supportive environment that values your well-being.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Full medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with long-term disability, a 401K with company match, and more.
What You’ll Do:This is a supervisory and people-leadership role with direct responsibility for managing and developing the finance and accounting function.
- Serve as a key advisor to the President/CEO and executive team on financial strategy, capital allocation, and business planning
- Translate company strategy into financial plans that support growth, profitability, and operational excellence
- Provide data-driven insights to support investment decisions, portfolio optimization, and risk management
- Oversee all accounting and finance functions, including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, financial reporting, and month-end/year-end close
- Ensure timely, accurate, and GAAP-compliant financial statements at the entity, portfolio, and property levels
- Develop and monitor KPIs and dashboards related to NOI, cash flow, occupancy, revenue, expenses, and budget variance
- Lead the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts across the portfolio
- Partner with operations and asset management teams to monitor property performance and implement corrective actions
- Analyze variances and trends, providing clear explanations and recommendations
- Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and treasury operations
- Oversee debt compliance, lender reporting, covenants, and refinancing activities
- Support capital planning, including acquisitions, dispositions, and development initiatives as applicable
- Support federal, state, and local tax planning and compliance, including California-specific filings, entity reporting, and property tax coordination
- Manage external audits and work closely with outside CPAs, tax advisors, and legal counsel
- Ensure compliance with California regulatory requirements, internal controls, and company policies
- Partner with HR and legal teams on financial aspects of California wage and hour, payroll, and benefit compliance as needed
- Optimize financial systems and property management software (e.g., Yardi, RealPage, MRI)
- Strengthen internal controls, policies, and procedures to support scale and mitigate risk
- Drive process improvements and automation across finance and accounting functions
- Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing finance and accounting team
- Provide day-to-day direction, coaching, performance management, and professional development for direct reports
- Foster cross-functional collaboration with operations, HR, asset management, and executive leadership
- Establish clear roles, expectations, responsibilities, accountability, and professional development pathways
- Review and approve work product prepared by team members to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
- Build scalable team structures and processes to support portfolio growth
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (CPA or MBA a plus but not required)
- 7–10 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, with significant exposure to multifamily property management or real estate operations
- Prior experience as an Assistant Controller, Director of Finance, Senior Finance Manager, or similar role
- Working knowledge of California-specific housing and employment regulations, including rent control considerations, local ordinances, and compliance reporting
- Strong understanding of property-level financials, NOI drivers, operating budgets, and variance analysis
- Experience supporting audits, tax filings, lender reporting, and regulatory compliance
- Familiarity with property management systems such as Yardi, RealPage, or MRI
- Strategic and analytical thinker with strong business acumen
- Hands-on leader comfortable operating at both strategic and tactical levels
- Clear, confident communicator capable of translating financial data for non-financial stakeholders
- High integrity, sound judgment, and strong risk management mindset
If you’re looking for an exciting opportunity to grow your career as a Regional Manager with a company that truly values its employees, Aperto is the right fit for you.
Apply Now and discover why Aperto Property Management, Inc. is the place for professionals who want to make a real impact!
Pay: $185,000.00 - $215,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
