Job Description
Job Description
The Vice President of Finance/Controller will serve as the senior financial leader responsible for directing the company’s accounting, finance, and reporting functions. This role will oversee all financial operations, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and provide strategic financial insights to support growth and profitability in the real estate industry. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in real estate accounting, investment analysis, property management finance, and development projects.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Strategy
- Partner with executive leadership to develop financial strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Provide financial modeling and analysis to support acquisitions, dispositions, and development projects.
- Advise on capital structure, financing options, and investor reporting.
Accounting & Reporting
- Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and industry-specific accounting standards.
- Manage preparation of consolidated financial statements, investor reports, and lender compliance packages.
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Lead the budgeting and forecasting process across property operations, development, and corporate functions.
- Monitor variances and recommend corrective actions.
- Prepare cash flow projections and scenario planning for multiple projects.
Treasury & Cash Management
- Oversee cash flow management, banking relationships, and debt compliance.
- Manage capital calls, distributions, and investment accounting for real estate funds and partnerships.
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead and mentor the accounting and finance teams, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Implement process improvements and financial systems to enhance efficiency.
Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with tax, audit, and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate external audits and manage relationships with auditors, lenders, and investors.
- Establish internal controls and risk management policies.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA and/or MBA preferred.
- 7+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within the real estate industry (commercial, residential, or mixed-use).
- Strong knowledge of real estate accounting, investment structures, development financing, and property management systems.
- Proven track record of leading financial teams and implementing systems and processes.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skill