Finance Operations Associate (Executive Assistant)

About Lincoln Avenue Communities

Welcome to Lincoln Avenue Communities (LAC)—a leading, mission-driven real estate private equity firm dedicated to strengthening communities through the development and preservation of affordable housing.

As a vertically integrated developer, investor, and long-term operator, we deliver sustainable, high-quality homes to lower- and moderate-income individuals, seniors, and families across 29 states. Our growing portfolio—more than 160 properties and 25,000+ homes—reflects our commitment to long-term impact, operational excellence, and resident well-being.

LAC is proud to be recognized as an industry leader, recently ranked No. 1 on Affordable Housing Finance’s 2025 AHF 50 list of top developers. Our approach combines strategic investment, thoughtful design, and community partnerships to deliver housing solutions that foster stability, opportunity, and resilience.

About This Role

We are seeking a Finance Operations Coordinator to join our Finance team to support finance-related matters and projects, while also providing executive assistance to our Chief Financial Officer and the Director of Finance. This role combines operational finance work with high-level administrative support, offering a unique opportunity to make a significant impact. We’re looking for someone with strong organizational and project management skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to navigate finance procedures.

This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer and is based in downtown Santa Monica with a requirement of being in the office 4 days per week (Monday - Thursday).

What You’ll Do

• Provide executive assistance support to the CFO and Senior Director of Finance, including calendar management, scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, preparing agendas, and other general administrative duties.
• Assist with completion of forms related to KYC requests for bank account setup and due diligence for credit underwriting.
• Maintain tracker of engagement letter fees for audit and tax services, review invoices received from CPA firms, and coordinate payment with external property management companies.
• Submit annual personal property tax return filings, monitor resulting assessments, and coordinate payment of invoices as received.
• Develop, maintain, and improve organizational tools and project trackers to streamline departmental workflows.
• Support special projects and initiatives as needed.

What You Bring

• Ability to work and operate independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
• Impeccable attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in software for tracking tasks and communicating progress.
• Exceptional document drafting and proof-reading skills.
• Team-oriented mindset and champion of the Company’s mission-driven purpose.
• Ability to maintain discretion and handle sensitive or confidential information with the highest level of professionalism.

Your Education and Experience

• Minimum of 4 years of experience working in a fast-paced corporate setting, ideally at a financial institution or organization.
• Bachelors degree highly preferred; in lieu of an undergraduate degree a Paralegal certificate is acceptable.
• Knowledgeable of legal and real estate terminology is a plus.
• Must be willing to obtain a California Notary Public commission.

Benefits & Compensation

The expected salary range for this position is $100,000 – $115,000 per year, based on qualifications and experience. In addition to the base salary, employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package:

• 100% covered medical, dental, and vision insurance for both you and your dependents
• 401(k) plan with company matching and no vesting period
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Sick Time
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee referral program
• Company and team building events
• Learning and development

Equal Employment Opportunity

LAC is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind and afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. At LAC, we conform to the spirit and the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.