Financial Analyst II

The Financial Analyst serves as a critical control function within the MFM property management accounting department, providing independent oversight of resident payment processes, fraud prevention, and financial integrity. This role combines analytical expertise with accounting controls monitoring to safeguard company assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.

Reports to: USA/MFM Vice President, PM Accounting

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Job Classification: Regular, Full-Time, Exempt

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that could be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

• Monitor and analyze resident payment transactions across all properties for irregular patterns, duplicate payments, or suspicious activity
• Implement and maintain fraud detection protocols for cash handling, money orders, electronic payments, and rental assistance programs
• Conduct regular audits of payment processing procedures at property sites
• Investigate payment discrepancies and potential fraudulent activities in coordination with property management teams
• Develop and maintain fraud risk assessment frameworks specific to affordable housing operations
• Review and approve payment reversals, refunds, and adjustments above established thresholds
• Prepare comprehensive monthly revenue reports by property, including variance analysis and trend identification
• Monitor rent roll accuracy and identify discrepancies between recorded and collected amounts
• Analyze payment patterns, delinquency trends, and collection effectiveness across the portfolio
• Track and report on rental assistance programs (Section 8, LIHTC, local subsidies) to ensure proper revenue recognition and accounting treatment
• Provide detailed financial analysis to support budget preparation and forecasting processes
• Create executive dashboards and KPI reports for senior management review
• Serve as primary liaison with Yardi third-party vendor for resident ledger issues and system troubleshooting
• Investigate and resolve complex resident account discrepancies, payment posting errors, and balance reconciliation issues
• Coordinate with vendor support to address system bugs, configuration problems, and data integrity issues
• Document and track recurring Yardi issues to identify system improvement opportunities
• Manage vendor escalations and ensure timely resolution of critical ledger problems
• Maintain detailed logs of vendor interactions and issue resolution for audit trail purposes
• Work with IT and property management teams to implement Yardi system enhancements and updates
• Identify opportunities to enhance payment processing controls and efficiency
• Recommend and implement system improvements to reduce fraud risk and operational errors
• Develop standardized procedures and training materials for property staff
• Lead cross-functional projects to strengthen financial controls across the organization
• Evaluate new payment technologies and fraud prevention tools
  
  

Participate in special projects and additional duties as assigned by management.

This position operates under general direction and requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex financial information effectively.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Compensation: $85,000 - $95,000 per year, depending on experience

REQUIRED SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES:

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field
• 3-5 years of experience in financial analysis, internal audit, or accounting
• Experience with property management or real estate accounting preferred
• Knowledge of revenue recognition principles and internal controls preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data analysis functions
• Extensive experience with Yardi property management software, including resident ledger management, payment processing, and reporting modules
• Strong troubleshooting skills for property management system issues and data discrepancies
• Experience working with third-party software vendors and managing support relationships
• Familiarity with fraud detection software and data analytics tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Ethical integrity and discretion when handling sensitive financial information
• Collaborative approach with ability to work across departments
• Critical thinking skills for identifying control weaknesses and fraud indicators
  
  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or sit alternatively depending on specific needs of day. Estimate 25% of time is spent on feet and 75% sitting at a desk. The employee is regularly required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear; and the employee will regularly experience wrist motion. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The employee in this position must be knowledgeable about the company’s policies and procedures as described in the company Empl