Company Description

A well-established, full-service real estate development and management firm headquartered in the Philadelphia area. The company oversees the design, construction, leasing, and management of more than 3 million square feet of industrial and office space throughout the region.

Role Description

The firm is seeking a strategic and results-driven Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the overall financial operations of the organization. This executive-level position will be responsible for financial strategy, planning, risk management, and reporting across multiple entities in the real estate portfolio.

The CFO will work directly with ownership and senior leadership to shape long-term financial goals, manage capital structure, optimize performance, and ensure financial compliance. In addition to high-level financial oversight, the CFO will provide leadership to the accounting team and oversee real estate-specific functions such as construction financing, cost analysis, tenant and lease accounting, escrow reconciliation, and multi-entity operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the financial planning and analysis (FP&A), budgeting, forecasting, and capital planning functions
Oversee all accounting, tax, treasury, and audit operations across multiple entities
Provide financial insight and strategic recommendations to ownership and executive leadership
Manage relationships with banks, auditors, legal advisors, and other external partners
Ensure compliance with all applicable financial regulations and reporting standards
Oversee the development and maintenance of financial systems, controls, and processes
Monitor construction financing, cost controls, and project profitability
Supervise multi-entity accounting operations, tenant billing, lease accounting, and escrow management
Guide and mentor the accounting team, including the Controller

Qualifications:

10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience (real estate or development industry preferred)
Proven experience in strategic financial planning, capital management, and multi-entity operations
Strong understanding of real estate accounting, construction financing, and tenant lease structures
Demonstrated leadership in managing cross-functional teams and financial departments
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Experience with financial software systems (Sage 300 CRE or similar platforms preferred)
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
CPA or MBA strongly preferred

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