At Cortland, we operate with a forward-thinking approach that challenges conventional norms and actively seeks insights beyond traditional industry boundaries. As a recognized leader in the multifamily sector, our focus on investment, performance, innovation, and disciplined execution continues to drive strong growth and market leadership. We are committed to building a best-in-class organization by empowering top talent with the resources, autonomy, and support needed to deliver results and advance their careers in a high-performance environment. 

As the Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), you will lead Cortland’s enterprise-wide financial planning, performance analysis, and long-range forecasting. You’ll define the FP&A vision, delivering insights that drive growth, optimize capital allocation, and elevate decision-making across the organization. Acting as both a strategic partner and hands-on leader, you’ll turn business priorities into actionable financial strategies, guide investment decisions, and provide analysis that shapes key decisions for senior leadership. 

• Lead company-wide budgeting, rolling forecasting, and long-range planning, translating strategic goals into actionable financial and capital plans. 

• Standardize reporting across business units to ensure consistency. 

• Monitor performance through P&L statements, KPIs, and variance analysis, surfacing insights to drive proactive, data-driven decisions. 

• Deliver concise, data-backed analyses and recommendations to senior leadership, influencing enterprise strategy. 

• Oversee financial modeling, cash flow forecasting, scenario planning, and cost-benefit analysis to assess performance and guide investments. 

• Prepare financial materials for investor communications and rating agencies presentations. 

• Support investment cases, pricing strategies and cost optimization initiatives. 

• Identify growth opportunities, evaluate risks, and optimize capital allocation to maximize returns. 

• Collaborate with Accounting, Investments, Development, and Operations to align financial plans across the organization. 

• Foster continuous improvement, accountability and a growth mindsetEnsure all FP&A initiatives align with Cortland’s strategic priorities and core values. 

• Build and mentor a high-performing FP&A team 

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA, CPA, or CFA strongly preferred 

• 10–15 years of progressive experience in FP&A or strategic finance roles, preferably within real estate or private equity 

• Deep expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, investment evaluation, and performance management 

• Strong foundation in operational and capital planning, risk analysis, and tax strategy 

• Highly analytical thinker with strong business acumen, strategic communication skills, and leadership presence 

• Proficiency with Excel, financial systems (e.g., Adaptive, Anaplan, or other ERP platforms), SQL, and data visualization tools 

Founded in 2005, Cortland is an international, vertically integrated multifamily real estate investment, development, and management firm with a resident-centric approach to living experiences. Recognized as one of the top 10 multifamily owners and operators in the US, Cortland combines in-house design, construction, and operations to deliver value and innovation across its portfolio.  

Join us as we reimagine apartment living and drive outsized returns through purpose, performance, and people.  

Cortland is an equal opportunity employer, and we are proud to support and celebrate diversity in the workplace. We are committed to equal consideration for all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation or assistance with the application process and/or using our website, please email talentresources@cortland.com or call 404.965.3988.  

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