Chief Financial Officer
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for leading the financial strategy, planning, reporting, tax planning, and capital management of a growing real estate development company. The ideal candidate is a strategic financial executive with deep expertise in taxation, real estate accounting, partnership structures, and development finance. This executive will play a critical role in maximizing profitability, minimizing tax exposure, managing investor relationships, and supporting the company's long-term growth. Key Responsibilities Financial Leadership
- Develop and execute the company's overall financial strategy aligned with business objectives.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and long-range planning.
- Prepare and present accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Monitor financial performance and recommend strategies to improve profitability and cash flow.
- Establish and maintain internal controls, financial policies, and risk management procedures.
- Develop proactive tax strategies that optimize federal, state, and local tax positions.
- Oversee all tax planning related to real estate acquisitions, developments, dispositions, and refinancing.
- Ensure compliance with partnership, corporate, and pass-through entity tax regulations.
- Manage relationships with external tax advisors, auditors, and regulatory agencies.
- Identify opportunities for tax credits, cost segregation studies, 1031 exchanges, opportunity zones, depreciation strategies, and other tax incentives.
- Structure financing for acquisitions and development projects.
- Analyze project feasibility, returns, capital requirements, and investment performance.
- Monitor construction budgets, project costs, and development draws.
- Oversee lender reporting and covenant compliance.
- Support acquisition due diligence and investment underwriting.
- Manage relationships with banks, lenders, equity partners, and institutional investors.
- Lead debt financing, refinancing, and capital raising initiatives.
- Prepare financial presentations for investors and board members.
- Evaluate capital allocation and financing alternatives.
- Direct all accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, treasury, and financial reporting.
- Oversee annual audits and financial statement preparation.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable accounting standards.
- Improve financial systems, reporting processes, and technology.
- Lead and mentor the accounting and finance team.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team.
- Evaluate acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic investment opportunities.
- Support business expansion, organizational growth, and operational improvements.
- Participate in executive decision-making regarding company strategy and risk management.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
- CPA required; MST (Master of Taxation) or JD/LLM in Taxation is a strong plus.
- Minimum 10–15 years of progressive financial leadership experience.
- At least 5 years in a senior finance role within real estate development, construction, private equity real estate, or commercial real estate.
- Extensive knowledge of:
- Real estate taxation
- Partnership taxation
- Cost segregation
- 1031 exchanges
- Opportunity Zone investments
- Real estate investment structures
- Development accounting
- Construction finance
- Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
- Experience with debt financing, banking relationships, and capital raising.
- Advanced financial modeling and forecasting skills.
- Experience managing audits and complex tax compliance.
- Multifamily, commercial, mixed-use, or residential development.
- Joint venture and institutional investment structures.
- Private equity real estate funds.
- ERP/accounting systems such as Sage Intacct, Yardi, MRI, Viewpoint, or NetSuite.
- Experience with multi-entity organizations.
- Strategic Financial Leadership
- Tax Planning & Optimization
- Real Estate Finance
- Capital Markets
- Investor Relations
- Risk Management
- Financial Analysis
- Executive Communication
- Team Leadership
- Business Partnership
- Negotiation & Decision Making
The CFO will be evaluated on:
- Financial performance and profitability
- Cash flow management
- Tax savings and optimization strategies
- Accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting
- Successful financing and capital raising initiatives
- Compliance with regulatory and tax requirements
- Operational efficiency improvements
- Support of company growth and strategic initiatives
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