Job Openings Chief Financial Officer (Real Estate)

About the job Chief Financial Officer (Real Estate)

Vice President of Finance / Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Location: Nashville, TN

Position Overview: The Vice President of Finance / CFO will play a critical role in overseeing and directing the company's financial operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in real estate investment, particularly in multi-family residential real estate, and a strong background in accounting. 

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Real Estate Portfolio Management:

    • Oversee the financial management and performance of a significant portfolio of multi-family residential properties.
    • Ensure the financial health of the portfolio, including monitoring cash flow, capital expenditures, and asset performance.
  2. Systems Management & Financial Reporting:

    • Manage and optimize the company's financial systems, including Sage, to ensure efficient financial operations and reporting.
    • Oversee the preparation and review of financial reports, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
    • Implement and refine financial processes and controls to streamline reporting and improve operational efficiency.
  3. Investor Reporting and Relations:

    • Lead the development and delivery of investor reporting, including the management of a capital call portal and the production of quarterly investor reports.
    • Oversee investor relations by organizing and leading quarterly calls with anchor investors, ensuring clear and transparent communication regarding the performance of the portfolio and any strategic updates.
    • Ensure the companys investor reporting is accurate, transparent, and meets investor expectations.
  4. Accounting & Compliance Oversight:

    • Provide oversight for the accounting team, ensuring that all financial statements, reports, and tax filings comply with relevant regulations and industry standards.
    • Leverage early career experience in a Big 4 accounting firm to establish strong accounting processes and maintain rigorous financial controls.
    • Work closely with auditors to ensure accurate and efficient audits and tax compliance.
  5. Leadership and Team Development:

    • Lead and mentor a growing finance team, promoting a culture of accountability, transparency, and collaboration.
    • Collaborate with senior management to develop financial strategies that support the company's objectives and growth.

Key Requirements:

  • Real Estate Experience:

    • Minimum of 10 years of experience in finance, with a focus on real estate investment, specifically multi-family residential real estate.
    • Proven experience managing a large portfolio of real estate assets and understanding of the financial metrics and strategies that drive value in multi-family properties.
  • Systems Expertise:

    • Strong working knowledge of SAGE financial software; experience optimizing and using Sage for reporting, forecasting, and budgeting is essential.
  • Accounting Background:

    • Early career experience at a Big 4 accounting firm is highly valued, as is a CPA certification.
    • An MBA from a reputable institution is a plus 

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Relocation budget
  • Competitive base salary and bonus
  • Profit-sharing subject to eligibility after 6 months
  • Retirement plan
  • Healthcare

Work Arrangement

  • Hybrid: 4 days a week in-office