Chief Financial Officer

Job Description

TITLE :               Chief Financial Officer

REPORTS TO :    President

JOB STATUS :     Full Time, Exempt (Salary)

LOCATION :        Corporate Office

SALARY RANGE :     $225K-$275K

POSITION SUMMARY

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for providing strategic financial direction and oversight across all areas of the company’s real estate, construction and property management operations. This role focuses heavily on financial analysis, risk management, and long-term planning to ensure sustainable growth, operational excellence, and fiscal integrity. The CFO partners closely with the CEO and other executives to drive financial performance, manage capital structure, and optimize investment strategies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Lead the development and execution of the company’s financial strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and growth objectives.
• Lead the development of capital structure and financing strategies to fund acquisitions, new developments and portfolio expansion.
• Oversee financial forecasting and long-range financial planning.
• Provide executive leadership with data-driven insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with banks, investors, and capital partners to ensure access to flexible and competitive financing including debt covenants and construction financing.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, reporting, and internal controls to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Evaluate financial performance by comparing actual results with forecasts and benchmarks; identify areas for improvement and risk mitigation.
• Guide capital allocation decisions to maximize returns on investment and ensure optimal use of resources.
• Collaborate with operations and asset management to analyze property performance and portfolio profitability.
• Develop and oversee the company’s enterprise risk management framework, ensuring effective identification, assessment, and mitigation of financial and operational risks.
• Monitor exposure to market, credit, and liquidity risks, implementing proactive strategies to safeguard company assets.
• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations, reporting requirements, and internal policies.
• Oversee insurance, debt covenant compliance, and risk transfer strategies.
• Work closely with the finance team to structure and negotiate financing, refinancing, and investment opportunities.
• Maintain strong relationships with financial institutions, investors, and key stakeholders to support capital growth initiatives.
• Manage company liquidity, working capital, and cash flow to support operations and strategic investments.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the Controller and Director of Finance & Capital Markets, fostering professional development and high performance.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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 job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 20 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment is a standard office environment with low to moderate level of noise.