Description:
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Company: Icon Student Housing
Employment Type: Full-Time | Executive Level
Posted: August 7th 2025
As a nationwide leader in student housing and multifamily real estate solutions, Icon Student Housing is known for securing recession-resistant investments, maximizing property value, and creating income stability for sustained growth and wealth protection. We operate across 8 states, have distributed over $183M, and achieved an average ROI of 83%, making Icon one of the most trusted names in the sector. Our approach combines proprietary data analytics, innovative investment strategies, and best-in-class design and management services to stay ahead of market trends and investor expectations.
Icon Student Housing is seeking a visionary, data-driven Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead its financial strategy, drive capital markets initiatives, and support ongoing growth. The CFO will be a key member of the executive team, reporting directly to the CEO, and will oversee all financial planning, risk management, and capital structuring activities.This is an exceptional opportunity for a strategic finance leader with deep experience in real estate investment, capital markets, and financial operations to help guide the next phase of Icon’s national expansion.
Requirements:
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Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting across the organization.
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Oversee financial operations, accounting, tax strategy, and compliance.
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Develop capital market strategies to support growth, including debt financing, investor relations, and potential REIT structuring.
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Analyze market trends and use proprietary data insights to inform strategic investment decisions.
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Partner with the CEO and executive team to drive M&A activity, property acquisitions, and divestitures.
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Monitor financial KPIs to ensure income stability and ROI maximization.
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Implement systems and processes that support scalability, transparency, and efficiency.
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Present financial results and strategic insights to stakeholders, investors, and the Board.
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10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, preferably in real estate investment, private equity, or REITs.
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Proven experience with capital markets, fundraising, and managing investor relations.
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Strong knowledge of accounting, tax, and financial regulations within the real estate or housing sector.
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Experience in student housing, multifamily development, or institutional investing is a strong plus.
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Advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business; CPA or CFA designation preferred.
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Exceptional communication, leadership, and analytical skills.
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Competitive executive compensation package with performance incentives.
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Equity participation opportunities.
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Healthcare, retirement, and wellness benefits.
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A collaborative, forward-thinking culture at the forefront of student housing innovation.
